NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – 04/01/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – As chemical irritants such as pepper spray and tear gas remain widely used in law enforcement, corrections, and security operations, the need for faster and safer post-exposure recovery solutions continues to grow. SoRite has announced the launch of SoRite® Defense Cleanse, a rapid decontamination product designed to neutralize chemical irritants and help users quickly regain operational readiness following direct exposure or secondary spray blowback.
Engineered for professionals who routinely carry or encounter defense sprays, Defense Cleanse targets common irritants including OC (capsaicin-based pepper spray), CS and CN tear gases, and bear spray. According to the company, the solution is the only non-toxic, sodium-chlorite-based formula currently available that both neutralizes irritants at the chemical level and lifts oily contaminants from the skin. In addition to law enforcement and corrections use, the product is also intended for outdoor, hunting, and self-defense applications.
Defense Cleanse has been member tested and recommended by the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). In training and field scenarios, users reported significant relief within minutes of application, with some experiencing the ability to open their eyes as quickly as three minutes after direct facial exposure. Full recovery has been reported within five to ten minutes, while lesser blowback exposure often resolves even faster. By comparison, many conventional remedies may take 15 minutes or longer to begin providing relief.
Unlike wipes, soaps, or water-based rinses that offer only partial or temporary relief, Defense Cleanse is formulated to neutralize chemical irritants rather than simply dilute them. This approach also helps reduce the delayed “afterburn” effect that can occur when residual contaminants reactivate during sweating or showering.
“Defense Cleanse was developed to meet a clear operational gap,” said Autumn Ryan, CEO and founder of SoRite. “Professionals needed a non-toxic solution that works quickly and consistently against all major chemical irritants, whether exposure occurs during duty, training, outdoor activity, or an unexpected encounter.”
The product is formulated to be non-toxic, non-corrosive, and fragrance-free, and does not require personal protective equipment for use. It is safe for application on skin, uniforms, duty gear, and equipment, and requires no mixing or preparation. Defense Cleanse follows SoRite’s W.A.R.P. protocol—Wipe, Apply, Rinse, Purge—to remove capsaicinoids and irritants efficiently.
Defense Cleanse is available in multiple formats, including gallon containers for agencies managing large-scale incidents, as well as individual towelettes and aerosol canisters for rapid field deployment by officers, small teams, hunters, and civilians. The solution can also be used as a laundry additive to remove chemical irritants from contaminated clothing.
For organizations and individuals who depend on rapid recovery to maintain safety and readiness, SoRite positions Defense Cleanse as a new standard in chemical irritant aftercare.