When you use a shoe spray, you probably don't think about exactly what's in it. You spray, it dries, and that's it. But in recent years, there has been increasing attention to what ís actually in those bottles, and what that does to your health, your home, and the environment.
Time to be honest about that.
What are PFAS and why are they a problem?
PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of thousands of synthetic chemicals that have been used for decades in water-repellent products, including shoe sprays and textile impregnators. They are also called 'forever chemicals' because they break down little to none in the environment or in the human body.
Research shows that long-term exposure to PFAS is linked to health risks. Moreover, they accumulate in the soil and groundwater, with consequences that extend far beyond your shoe closet.
Many traditional shoe sprays contain PFAS. Not because manufacturers don't know, but because it works. But: at what price?
The REINS choice: water-based and clean
From day one, REINS has made a different choice. All products are entirely water-based; no solvents, no fluorine compounds, no harmful fumes. The crystalline protection and the cleaner are:
- 100% PFAS-free
- Free from microplastics
- Free from harmful chemicals
- pH-neutral (cleaner)
- Does not cause allergic reactions
- Safe for humans, animals, and the environment
That also means: you can simply use REINS indoors. At the kitchen table, in the living room, without opening a window. No chemical smell, no irritation.
Safe does not mean less effective
The biggest misconception about safe alternatives is that they work less well. With REINS, that is not the case. The crystalline protection, based on anastase-derived mineral extract, offers up to 6 months of active protection per treatment. Not through a chemical coating, but through a photocatalytic system that actively breaks down organic dirt upon exposure to light.
Safe for you. Effective for your sneakers.
Making a conscious choice starts with small things
You don't have to be an activist to make conscious choices. Sometimes it's the little things, like which shoe spray you use. Moreover, REINS is free of microplastics, which means that no plastic particles end up in the environment during use.
And there's something else: a portion of every purchase goes directly to the Reinasan food forest. A direct contribution to a greener world, simply by protecting your sneakers.
The safe choice for your sneakers and your environment
The REINS Starter Kit protects up to 8 pairs of sneakers for 6 months, without compromising on safety or effectiveness.
