WashWise Launches Clothing Refresh Spray for Laundry
The new product helps households save on water and electricity by refreshing clothes between regular wash cycles.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Home Cleaning
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Startup WashWise has secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to support the launch of its new garment care product, Reset Spray. Designed to refresh clothing between standard wash cycles, the spray is intended to help households reduce laundry frequency.
Why it matters
The company aims to help homeowners extend the wear time of their garments, potentially reducing the energy and water consumption associated with traditional laundry and dry cleaning. This move reflects a growing consumer interest in products that simplify household maintenance and reduce utility costs.
The company secured $1.2 million in funding, with individual bottles marketed for their potential to save users up to 110 gallons of water and 16 kWh of electricity. Reset Spray is now available in 6oz sizes featuring scents titled Cotton Cooldown and Verde Rise.
The players
WashWise
An emerging home-care company focused on developing textile maintenance products intended to reduce laundry frequency.
Maria Cabral Menezes
The founder of WashWise who led the recent effort to secure pre-seed financing for the company.
The details
Reset Spray uses bag-on-valve technology to deliver a formula containing ethyl lauroyl arginate, plant-derived chitosan, a proprietary surfactant system, and hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin. When sprayed onto garments, these ingredients work to de-wrinkle, deodorize, and clean fabrics. The application process is designed to minimize the need for full wash cycles or professional dry cleaning services.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: The funding announcement was made public.
The Home Front
The introduction of fabric-refresh sprays aligns with a broader shift in home-care technology focused on reducing the environmental footprint of daily chores. This development follows a documented trend of households seeking to lower utility expenses by extending the time between mechanical wash cycles.
Homeowners can evaluate if a refresh spray fits their laundry routine to save on water and electricity when clothes only need minor deodorizing or de-wrinkling. Review your garment care labels to ensure spray-on products are safe for specific fabrics like silk or wool before application.
The takeaway
Using fabric refresh sprays can be a simple way to decrease your laundry frequency and utility bills without professional intervention. Consider testing the spray on a small, hidden patch of fabric before treating your favorite garments to ensure compatibility with your clothing materials.
Further reading
For tips on maintaining your wardrobe and reducing laundry energy use, visit the Home Cleaning section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Happi.
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