Bgreen, a California-based innovator in sustainable agriculture products, launched Retain, a certified organic fluid specifically formulated for cleaning and maintaining pruning shears and saws. Now available on Amazon and Walmart.com, Retain is aiming to improve tool care for gardeners, growers and tree-care professionals.
Pruning tools quickly lose performance when blades become dirty, rusted or contaminated with plant disease. Existing solutions often require multiple products and can be ineffective, time-consuming or damaging to the blades. According to the company, Retain is an all-in-one spray that:
- Cleans by dissolving sticky sap and grime.
- Sanitizes to prevent disease transfer between plants.
- Lubricates for smoother cuts and longer tool life.
- Prevents rust with an organic corrosion inhibitor.
Tested and certified organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, the company stated Retain has been proven in an independent lab to effectively prevent plant disease transfer on tools and perform as well as bleach without the corrosive side effects.
“Growers told us they were tired of juggling several products to keep pruning tools clean and safe,” said Bruce Thomas, CEO of Bgreen and developer of Retain. “We created Retain so anyone — from home gardeners to professional growers — can protect their tools and plants with a single, effective and organic solution.”
