About Garame Cleaning Co
Hi, I'm Steve! I'm the founder of Garame Cleaning Co.
I've always been perspirationally abundant as a gentleman of density. Peaking at 170kgs in my early 20s, my clothing constantly dealt with my thermally expressive body and the moisture that comes with that. Fast forward to a much reduced 130kg, and I start training in Brazilian Jiujitsu. I soon realise that my condensationally productive body mixed with rashguards and gi's, can create a heady aroma once I had warmed up. I read numerous r/bjj threads and tried various products and remedies to remove the embedded smell that returned after I warmed up; Anti odour and sanitising detergents and additives that 'get rid of the bacteria', vinegar, bicarb, eucalytpus oils, the list was endless. But, nothing worked.
The idea for a gear defunkification product was born, and with it, Garame Cleaning Co. We're dedicated to keeping the martial arts community fresh and thriving and committed to delivering high-quality cleaning and personal care products for the BJJ and broader martial arts community.
The name Garame, pronounced ( Gah - Rah - May ) Cleaning Co., was inspired by the amazing prints from Half Sumo Collective titled 'Submissions' and 'Positions'.
Images courtesy of @halfsumo_collective
A huge part of my Brazilian Jiujitsu game has been the half guard position (Niju-garame) and the kimura submission (Ude-garame), so it seemed fitting! Garame loosely translates to 'Entanglement'.
On the mats, I'm a masters age purple belt training out of Ultimate Jiu-jitsu Milperra, NSW, Australia. My instructor is Aleks Stojkovski, who received his black belt from Rob Naumoski from Ultimate Defense Academy. I've been training consistently since late 2016, having started with my son Pep at Roots Liverpool under Stoyan K.
Here's me, at 140kg, having just been beaten up and given the third stripe on my purple belt, the same day Garame Cleaning Co launched out into the world - August 19th 2024. Aleks S is on the right, with Denis A on the left.
Let customers speak for us
from 12 reviewsfull disclosure first, I've known Steve for probably fifteen years ago when we used to play paintball with and against each other. I haven't played for a few years but the sweat odours from our gear and then in recent years in my active hockey and gym participation, mean that I am well familiar with the problem. So, nothing ventured/nothing gained and willing to help a mate I decided to give it a go. Well, it certainly does work!! It does what it says it will do. Very happy with it and certainly happy to recommend it to others!
The condition or should I say smell of goalie gear is legend and always a constant battle to fight the odours from sweat. Using gear guard is helping to reduce such odours ongoing and prolong the life expectancy of body armour
Amazing product, very effective from wash 1! Will definitely be ordering more
It actually works and does what it says it will do. Saved me from throwing out a perfectly good rashie.
Ordered gear guard and had it delivered within 2 days, used it for my jiu jitsu gear and instantly noticed an improvement in the post wash odour have since incorporated it to my standard washing for work gear etc. now the only thing that stinks is my Jiu Jitsu skills! Highly recommend this product!
Washed our boxing gear with it the other day. Worked wonders!! So happy that I am now using it for all our sports clothes, which we have multiple loads of every week.
I was tipped this product from BJJ friend, as we talked about my funky training gear. I've tried it now a few times washing everything from shirts/singlets, shorts, hats, compression & even dirty trail shoes. It takes a few washes, and I highly recommend for my fellow "runners" to use in their laundry.
Excellent stuff, seems to do the trick
I noticed the difference immediately on both my rash guard and Gi. This product does an excellent job of suppressing any odor, even the most gruesome, sweat enduing rolls on a summer afternoon. I had even noticed the lack of smell while wearing my rash guard to the gym on cardio days once i began using this product. Highly recommend!
Definitely would recommend the product to anyone that has training or work gear. Hard to come across products that works and Garames products did just that. I tested it it alone on BJJ GI's and rashgaurds, there was no smell after training in a 35°C Aussie day and throughout an Aussie summer.
This gear guard is the ultimate weapon against mat funk! Used it numerous types on my gear and removes the odor. I've even start using it on my football gear as well and have been amazed by it. Only downside is it doesn't improve my skills 😔 Highly recommend