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Professional Standards, Organic Values


RETAIN is manufactured in California (with operations in Santa Fe Springs and Indio) using 100% American-sourced ingredients

Our formula is lab-tested to inhibit the growth of tough pathogens like Fusarium oxysporum at the same rate as 10% bleach, but without the toxic fumes or corrosive damage

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Made in the USA

Scientifically Proven

We are registered with the Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Program, ensuring our formula meets or exceeds USDA organic standards for use around edible crops

We have invested years into R&D to create a stable, multi-action solution that stays mixed and maintains its potency for a 2-year shelf life

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WSDA Organic Certified

Patent-Pending Formula

RETAIN is more than just a tool spray; it is the result of a lifelong commitment to healthy plants and high-performance tools.

oday, Bruce and his wife, Melanie Thomas, run Bgreen, Inc., the manufacturer of RETAIN. Their mission is simple: to provide a professional-grade solution that helps pruning shears and saws cut better, last longer, and stop the spread of plant disease.


We believe that the garden you’ve spent years building—from your heritage roses to your heirloom tomatoes—deserves protection from invisible pathogens. RETAIN was designed to eliminate the compromises of traditional methods like bleach, which destroys tools, or alcohol, which evaporates too quickly to be effective

Our Mission

Protecting Your Garden Investment

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