Sterilise & Deodorise

Sterilise & Deodorise - Waterproof Jackets and Trousers

A dry sanitising and deodorising treatment for waterproof jackets and trousers — no liquid washing to disturb the membrane or finish.

£14.99
Outdoor Gear Up to 14 days from the date your item is checked in and accepted Brought in and collected in person
Step 2 Tell us about your item

These details let us confirm the right process before you arrive. Everything is checked again with you at drop-off.

Please choose the type of item you are booking in.

Please tell us the main problem or treatment required.

A preference, not a confirmed appointment — we confirm the time with you before you visit.

Please choose a preferred drop-off date.

Helpful but not required — we go through the item with you at check-in and record its condition together.

After you book, bring your item to The Gear Spa with your order number. We check it in with you, record its condition, and treatment begins once it has been assessed and accepted.

We work with reasonable care and skill, but cleaning cannot guarantee that every stain or odour will be removed, and existing wear can become more visible. We record your item's condition with you at check-in and explain any specific risks before we begin.

What’s included

A professional dry sanitising and deodorising treatment for one waterproof jacket or pair of trousers at a flat price of £14.99, with no liquid washing involved.

  • A professional sanitising process that targets and reduces odour-causing bacteria, fungi and mould
  • Odour treatment that breaks down smoke, sweat, damp, pet and cooking odours at their source
  • A suitability check with you at check-in, so we can confirm the treatment is right for your item

Suitable for

  • Waterproof and hardshell jackets
  • Waterproof trousers and salopettes
  • Membrane-lined outdoor shells
  • Waterproof gear not suited to conventional washing
  • Jackets and trousers carrying smoke, sweat, damp or pet odours

Not suitable for

  • Items that need a full wash to lift ground-in dirt or stains — Wash & Reproof is the better match
  • Waterproof gear with irreparable damage such as delaminated membranes or torn seams
  • Heavily soiled or contaminated items we are unable to accept
  • Non-waterproof garments better suited to another treatment

The specialist process

Waterproof jackets and trousers rely on membranes and durable water-repellent finishes that repeated liquid washing can disturb. This treatment sanitises and deodorises without any liquid wash, refreshing the material without saturating or stressing the waterproof layer.

The process works at a microscopic level to target odour-causing bacteria, fungi and mould, and to break down smoke, sweat, damp, pet and cooking odours at their source. Your item is handed back hygienically refreshed and ready to wear.

  1. Choose your service — pick the treatment that matches your item.
  2. Give us the details — item type, the main problem, and anything we should know.
  3. Book and pay — payment reserves your cleaning service.
  4. Bring it in — bring the item to The Gear Spa with your order number. Please do not post or courier it.
  5. Check-in and acceptance — we record its condition with you and explain any specific risks. Treatment starts once the item is accepted.
  6. Collect — we contact you when it is ready, and you collect it in person.

Where: Unit 5 Tekori Court, Louth, LN11 0WA. Please bring your item in person. We are not set up to receive items by post or courier and cannot guarantee anyone will be available to accept a delivery, so please do not send items to us. If an item does reach us that way we will contact you and agree what happens next.

When: We confirm your drop-off time with you by email after you book.

Turnaround: Up to 14 days from the date your item is checked in and accepted The clock starts at acceptance, not at booking.

Collection: We contact you when your item is ready. Items are collected in person by you or by someone you have authorised in writing.

Faster? Priority turnaround may be available on request for eligible items, subject to capacity — email support@thegearspa.co.uk before booking.

We carry out every service with reasonable care and skill, and we inspect each item before we accept it.

  • Cleaning cannot guarantee that every stain or odour will be removed.
  • Existing damage can become more visible after cleaning.
  • Age, wear, weakened fibres, failed seam tape, deteriorated coatings, loose trims, degraded adhesives, peeling prints and previous repairs can all affect the result.
  • Please disclose known defects and previous repairs, and empty all pockets before you arrive.
  • We may decline an item we consider unsuitable or unsafe to process, and we will explain why.
  • If we find that different or additional work is needed, we will ask you before doing it.

Nothing here limits your statutory rights as a consumer, or excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded. Full detail is in our service terms.

Does this restore waterproofing? p>No. This is a dry sanitise and deodorise treatment, not a wash or reproof. If you want your gear cleaned and its water repellency restored, our Wash & Reproof service is the better match./p>

Why choose dry sanitising for waterproofs? p>Waterproof membranes and durable water-repellent finishes can be disturbed by repeated liquid washing. A dry treatment refreshes and deodorises the item without saturating or stressing the waterproof layer./p>

Will it shift stubborn odours? p>The process targets odour-causing bacteria, fungi and mould and breaks down smoke, sweat, damp, pet and cooking odours at their source. If an outcome looks uncertain, we will tell you at check-in, before any treatment begins./p>