Defensive Solutions Corp. makes U.S.-made detergents, disinfectants and sanitizing products for first responders, with its Fire Soaps line specifically formulated to clean firefighter bunker gear and other protective ensembles. Based in the Bronx, the company pairs Fire Wash detergents with products such as Firewipes and SureClean Plus to address contamination on gear, vehicles, facilities and skin. Its Fire Soaps detergents are third-party tested, eco-friendly and designed to surpass NFPA 1851 cleaning-detergent requirements, while SureClean Plus and Fabric Sanitizer are EPA registered.
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EPA Registered — Fabric Sanitizer
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EPA N List — SureClean Plus
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NSF Registered, Category E3
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NFPA 1851 Requirements
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Dry Gear SolutionsAmerican-owned and independently operated, Dry Gear Solutions is a Swiftwater, Pennsylvania company known for helping firefighters keep protective equipment safe to use. It provides specialized gear-drying systems for fire departments and other customers whose equipment must be cleaned and dried promptly, with a focus on reducing carcinogenic residue and following NFPA 1851 guidelines.423490CRESCO, PA
Fire-Dex, LLCFounded by Bill Burke more than 40 years ago, Medina-based Fire-Dex is a family-owned manufacturer of head-to-toe personal protective equipment for firefighters and other first responders. Its custom-fit approach includes gear designed around different body types, including female firefighters, while innovations such as AeroFlex turnouts focus on breathability and heat-stress protection. Through its sister company, Gear Wash, Fire-Dex also supports the longer life of protective gear with cleaning and repair services.MEDINA, OH
WIN DetergentWIN Detergent makes oxygen-powered laundry detergent specifically for high-performance activewear, targeting the sweat oils and persistent odors that cling to synthetic fabrics. Bottled in St. Louis and warehoused in Ohio, its low-pH formula is designed to let customers wash technical clothing in warm or hot water without the fiber damage associated with conventional high-pH detergents. WIN’s products are made in the USA, with a fragrance-free option certified through the EPA Safer Choice and Leaping Bunny programs.BROOKLYN, NY
Sentinel Products IncSince 1963, Sentinel Products has grown from August Gilbertson’s family-formulated soap solution into a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer in Brooklyn Park. The company is known for developing environmentally responsible products in-house for professionals handling demanding restoration and abatement work, with technical support from people who understand field applications.SAINT JOHNSVILLE, NY