BioQuest Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of
innovative, environmentally safe antimicrobial products, today
announced it is educating athletic trainers from the NFL to high
schools about the benefits of their new antimicrobial nanotechnology to
aid athletic prevention and protection. As part of their campaign to
increase awareness and education about Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) or staph infections in athletics the
company has partnered with CleenFreek SportsHygiene. CleenFreek
presented BioQuest’s patented microbiostatic antimicrobial
nanotechnology utilized within the company’s products and
solutions to NFL athletic trainers looking for cutting edge innovation
to help reduce the spread of dangerous germs impacting athletes at
alarming rates.
Teams at all levels from professional to youth have started
using CleenFreek’s sport towels, yoga and exercise mats,
shower sandals, etc. that prevent the growth of bacteria, fungus, mold
and mildew which give athletes added protection and enables them to
stay active. CleenFreek’s products are being used by a number
of NFL teams including the New York Giants, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee
Titans, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, and Detroit Lions. Many
colleges and universities are using CleenFreek as well including major
Division One schools like the University of Georgia, University of
Kansas, University of Illinois and many other colleges.
One of the most pervasive problems in sports today is the
spread of MRSA in team sports. CleenFreek’s products are
designed to prevent and kill bacteria (including MRSA), fungus, mold
and mildew before they have a chance to migrate from player to player
or surface to player. Junior Seau, 12 time NFL Pro-Bowl linebacker,
knows about MRSA. “After contracting MRSA and being
hospitalized, I learned first hand not to take my health for
granted,” said Seau. “As an 18 year veteran in the
NFL, I want all athletes to get educated and protect their health from
MRSA and Staph that’s why I use CleenFreek SportsHygiene.
CleenFreek kills and prevents Staph, MRSA, and germs. Listen,
don’t be complacent, take control, educate yourself, use
CleenFreek in all athletic environments.”
Scott Seabaugh, President of CleenFreek, feels like the
conference was a success. “We had a great response from
professional football athletic trainers about the need for our
SportsHygiene performance products and solutions that aid infectious
disease prevention. BioQuest’s patented technology represents
a paradigm shift in antimicrobial thinking that will immediately impact
our ability to aid athletic prevention and protection, while
controlling germs. We’re seeing among sports teams a shift in
emphasis toward preventing the spread of infectious diseases, rather
than treating the symptoms after the fact. Recent literature estimated
the approximate amount to treat just one athlete contracted with MRSA
will cost approximately twenty-five thousand dollars. This figure
includes hospitalization, but does not quantify team implications for
having a key player miss games due to a MRSA outbreak. Based upon these
statistics, it is easy to understand why prevention is very
important.”
Nearly two dozen professional sports teams have begun using
CleenFreek preventative products and solutions as part of their hygiene
regimen. Over the past year, the company has seen sales more than
quadruple as athletic trainers and directors, equipment managers,
coaches and parents have adopted CleenFreek products to stem not only
the spread of MRSA, but to also reduce the spread of common cold and
flu germs. “Already this season, MRSA has had significant
impact on sports programs across the country, leading to
hospitalizations, canceled games, school closures, and death. This is
tragic but we are committed to our leadership roll in winning the war
against staph, MRSA and germs,” Seabaugh said.