Atsko UV Killer Spray
 

I've seen the Atsko UV killer spray advertised on some of the outdoor shows and based on some of the studies in Quality Whitetails it actually does seem like it would help to some extent. I've been to Gander Mountain and Academy trying to buy it though and they don't carry it or any UV inhibiting spray.

I thought I would just buy it online through the Atsko website but it seem that the only thing you can buy there is the UV detection kit.

They also sell some scent free, brightner free laundry detergent. Most of the other scent free detergents I've seen advertise not having brightners as well though. I just can't find another UV inhibiting spray.

Anyone know where to buy this and any opinions on whether it is worth buying or not?

Thanks, Nathan

RE: Atsko UV Killer Spray
 

Okay, I'm an idiot, I found where you can buy it on their website and it is available a few other places online.

They have one package that includes the laundry detergent, UV spray and a little UV detection light for $25 + $7 shipping.

http://www.atsko.com/shop/catalog/UV-KILLER-SPORT-WASH-COMBO-WITH-UV-LIGHT-BOOK-AND-DVD-p-16235.html

Amazon shows the detergent/UV spray combo pack for $13 + $5 shipping.

So is this something I need or just another gimmick?

RE: Atsko UV Killer Spray
 

That's a good price, just the UV killer usually retails for $15.
You can find Atsko Sportwash laundry detergent in the camping section of any Wal-Mart all year round, during the hunting season they and Meijer sell the UV killer/Sportwash combo pack as well. Sportsman's Guide normally carries both year round as well. I'm a firm believer in Sportwash for hunting clothing, and my detergent sensitive son can't really wash his normal laundry in anything else. The UV killer also works as advertised according to my in home testing on a variety of garment types.

RE: Atsko UV Killer Spray
 

I also thought the product would be good until I went and bought a black light and tested my cloths that I have washed in un-scented Tide, etc. Non of the cloths glowed? I sprayed the UV Killer on one amo shirt, and the spray goo itself ACTUALLY GLOWED? Go figure.

Anyothers have similar results?

Just could be the Tide I use, Unscented Skin Sensitive brand has no uv brightners for skin sensitive consumers? I would recommend testing your cloths first prior to spending so much money on the sprays, etc. $2.99 for black light! JIMO

RE: Atsko UV Killer Spray
 

Don't believe everything you read on a product label, my youngest son is extremely sensitive to adulterants, Sportwash is the only laundry detergent he's tried that doesn't give him a rash. Even if the Tide didn't havebrighteners the clothing itself almost certainly had them added at time of manufacture for more eye appeal on the store's rack. Next time use Sportwash or another product designed for hunting apparel first, then perform the blacklight test, you'll get the correct result then.

I use the spray about 3 or 4 times a year on every piece of camo clothing I own. I also bought a bottle of the laundry detergant that kills the UV and scent. I use this when I wash my clothes about 3 or 4 days before hitting the woods. You can tell it is actually working to because by the fourth or fifth time you've washed/sprayed the camo is already fading a little bit

I think it's a gimmick. Even if there are UV brighteners in hunting clothes, the evidence that animals can see in the UV spectrum is pretty speculative. Check out "Whitetail Strategies" by Peter Fidducia before you spend a bunch of money on this stuff. It contains a pretty convincing rebuttal on the UV issue.

Just my opinion but I think the UV Killer is one of the few products that really work, No, I don't have any way to prove it other than experiences that lead me to believe in it. My hunting clothes don't get washed that often, but when they do it is in Sport wash, & then sprayed down with UV KIller. If I purchase something new it gets the same treatment, If it is a gimmick, well they got me, But I think it works, jmop Doc

This would be for all the deer we're hunting at those black light parties?

Hunt the wind and just try to move as little as possible.

It's a gimmick product... Deer don't see light glowing off your clothes, even if they see in that spectrum...

UV Dampening laudry detergent also can damage your camo to the point it starts to bleach them out.

Baking soda and scent killer...
Hunt the wind and don't move...

Those are deer killin strategies

I'm so old
 

"Brighteners are commonly added to laundry detergents to replace whitening agents removed during washing and to make the clothes appear cleaner. Optical brighteners have replaced bluing which was formerly used to produce the same effect. Some brighteners can cause allergic reactions when in contact with skin, depending on the individual."

I remember when brighteners weren't in detergents, but are now demanded by the users of modern detergents.
Now if hunters started doing the laundries, we wouldn't have had the problem in the first place.

I really don't think it's as big a problem as the marketing team would have you believe.

It may well be a "Gimmick" I have no Idea what a deer can or cannot see.
but a couple of my experiences have made a "Believer" out of me, I, like many others view most hunting or fishing products with a lot of skepticism
I have been hunting for many years & will admit, I have Fell for more than a few "Gimmicks". However, there are two products I have came to believe work. 1) UV Killer, 2) Drippers, (drippers work so well I think they should be illegal)l. As someone said earlier, using the wind is very important.That, coupled with concealment, (& florescent orange is hard to conceal) so take advantage of whatever you can, UV Killer is cheap, it might not do any good, but it can't do any harm, Good Luck.

I think its a gimmick, I have never used it and I have been just fine all of these years. But if it works for you, buy all means use it. That sucks that it bleaches your clothes over time though....

I agree, although I have never experienced any bleaching, I only treat the clothes after a wash, (& that isn't very often) Good Hunting to ya. Doc

Best advice.

Also keep out of sight -- don't skyline yourself by walking on ridge tops, avoid walking through openings, stick to the shadows...

Think, Deer Assassin.

I've used the sports wash,then I use baking soda the rest of the time.It's not like the brighteners are going to come back.

Spent way too much money and time with this product. Trust me it does not work for more than a few hours. Even sent clothing to Astro and had them treat it. Still does not work. Positive! Based on UV light testing before and after.