NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – 04/01/2026 – () – With pepper spray and tear gas continuing to be commonly deployed across law enforcement, corrections, and security settings, demand is increasing for quicker, safer recovery options after exposure. SoRite has unveiled SoRite® Defense Cleanse, a fast-acting decontamination solution created to counteract chemical irritants and enable personnel to swiftly return to operational status after direct contact or incidental spray drift.
Designed for professionals who regularly handle or face defense sprays, Defense Cleanse addresses prevalent irritants such as OC (capsaicin-based pepper spray), CS and CN tear gases, and bear spray. The company states this is the sole non-toxic, sodium-chlorite-based formulation on the market that chemically neutralizes irritants while removing oily residues from skin. Beyond law enforcement and corrections, the product suits outdoor, hunting, and personal protection scenarios.
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has member-tested and endorsed Defense Cleanse. During training and operational use, individuals noted substantial relief within minutes of applying the product, with some regaining the ability to open their eyes in as little as three minutes following direct facial contact. Complete recovery typically occurs within five to ten minutes, and minor spray drift clears even more rapidly. Traditional treatments, by contrast, often require 15 minutes or more before delivering relief.
Whereas wipes, soaps, and water-based washes provide only limited or short-term comfort, Defense Cleanse is engineered to eliminate chemical irritants instead of merely diluting them. This method also minimizes the lingering “afterburn” sensation that can resurface when leftover contaminants are triggered by perspiration or bathing.
“Defense Cleanse was created to fill a distinct operational need,” stated Autumn Ryan, CEO and founder of SoRite. “Professionals required a non-toxic formula that delivers rapid, reliable results against all primary chemical irritants, whether exposure happens on the job, during training, in the field, or during an unforeseen incident.”
The formulation is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and unscented, with no need for protective gear during application. It can be safely used on skin, uniforms, tactical gear, and equipment without any mixing or prep work. Defense Cleanse employs SoRite’s W.A.R.P. protocol—Wipe, Apply, Rinse, Purge—for effective removal of capsaicinoids and irritants.
Defense Cleanse comes in several configurations, such as gallon jugs for organizations handling widespread events, plus single-use towelettes and spray cans for quick field use by personnel, small units, hunters, and private citizens. The formula additionally serves as a laundry booster to eliminate chemical irritants from soiled garments.
For agencies and individuals relying on swift recuperation to sustain safety and operational preparedness, SoRite is establishing Defense Cleanse as a benchmark in chemical irritant treatment.