SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (January , 2024) – Gear Hugger, a brand created to preserve your favorite gear and protect the planet, today announces the launch of its latest sustainable innovation: Biodegradable Bike Wash. Made with a non-toxic, plant-based formula that has powerful cleaning and disinfecting properties, Gear Hugger’s Biodegradable Bike Wash is safe for all surfaces and finishes while maintaining the original shine of your paint without leaving watermarks.
Gear Hugger Biodegradable Bike Wash is designed to give your bike a thorough clean without harming the environment. The bike cleaner incorporates renewable resources, replacing harmful chemicals with natural, biodegradable solvents that effectively remove dirt and disinfect surfaces, without harming the environment. Gear Hugger upcycles waste from the production of tequila as a source for agave plants and use essential eucalyptus oils to eliminate harsh odors from fake fragrances, making the Biodegradable Bike Wash safe for groundwater and marine life.
The bike wash protects against corrosion and oxidation, keeping your bike looking fresh and new longer, prolonging the life of your bicycle and aligning with Gear Hugger’s eco-friendly mission of keeping more gear out of landfills. While traditional bike washes may use toxic ingredients that aren’t biodegradable, Gear Hugger’s is a 96% USDA Certified Bio-Based Product, 100% biodegradable, and free of petroleum, fossil fuels and VOCs, introducing fewer toxic chemicals to you, your bike and the roads. It is currently undergoing consideration by the EPA for the Safer Choice Certification.[JB1]
“Gear Hugger was created to introduce more sustainable alternatives in the home and garage space, and with our new Biodegradable Bike Wash we’re doubling down on our commitment to bringing non-toxic, plant-based solutions to bike enthusiasts,” said Checo Diaz, founder of Gear Hugger. “The launch of our new bike wash completes our 1-2-3 Bike Care System. Our Heavy-Duty Degreaser, Biodegradable Bike Wash, and Dry Bike Lubricant now allows cyclists to sustainably degrease, wash, and lubricant their bike, with all natural and non-toxic solutions!”
Beyond cycling and the outdoors, Gear Hugger is committed to fostering a more sustainable household, which is why the brand launched its Eco Living Guide, so consumers can discover simple, impactful changes that can be made around the home. Gear Hugger partnered with other eco-friendly brands to encourage consumers to explore the brand’s eco-tips and learn about the benefits of sustainable living for our families and planet.
The Biodegradable Bike Wash is available for purchase online at REI, Amazon, and Gear-Hugger.com with an SRP of $12.89.
Gear Hugger’s newest innovation marks the brand’s second bike-centered product after launching the Dry Bike Lubricantin 2024 with an SRP of $9.95. Gear Hugger’s product line, which includes the award-winning Multi-Purpose Lubricant,Heavy-Duty Degreaser, and Rust Protection, can be found nationwide at Amazon, Gear-Hugger.com, REI, True Value, and select regional retailers with line pricing of $12.89 for 11 oz. cans.
About Gear Hugger
Based in Solana Beach, CA, Gear Hugger is on a mission to keep gear in play longer, reduce waste, and help protect the planet. Gear Hugger offers award-winning, plant-powered, non-toxic household products that mend the gap in the market for non-toxic, safe options. The Gear Hugger Multipurpose Lubricant is an all-purpose, eco-friendly, and non-toxic lubricant with 3x the lubricating power than leading petroleum brands. Its Heavy-Duty Degreaser is formulated with a plant- and water-based, non-toxic formula to sustainably break down grime without leaving residue behind. The Rust Protection utilizes a vegetable oil base to provide an eco-friendly, anticorrosive solution that forms a protective layer on metal surfaces. Gear Hugger’s Dry Bike Lubricant, ensures superior adhesion and lasting bike chain protection with a vegetable oil base that combines natural extracts and eco-friendly additives. It's newest product, Biodegradable Bike Wash is made with a non-toxic, natural formula that has powerful cleaning and disinfecting properties. For more information, how-to videos, and tips, please visit Gear-Hugger.com.
Checo, we didn't see this information on the materials you sent over, but knowing that other Gear Hugger products all fall under this messaging, we included it in the release. If this doesn't apply to the bike was we can remove [JB1]