ForgeClean Coming soon

Description

“I built ForgeClean™ as the first step of a three-part system because I wanted more than a quick scrub. Horses carry sweat, mud, and grit every day, and I wanted a bar that could cut through all of it while still respecting the coat. ForgeClean clears the way so RinseCore™ can replenish, and ForgeSeal™ can protect. It’s about giving your horse more than clean — it’s about care that lasts.”

ForgeClean™ –  The foundation of our three-step grooming system.
A cold-process bar, cured for six weeks, and crafted with mineral clays, charcoal, and slow-infused oils to cut through dirt, sweat, and buildup. It clears the way and prepares the coat for conditioning — It’s the foundation and the starting point of the Ironhide Grooming System. The stage that supports the coat and prepares it for deeper conditioning.

We put more into ForgeClean™ than most brands ever would.
Each bar is hand-poured in small batches, fully traceable, and carefully tested for stability and consistency. Every ingredient is chosen with intent – mineral clays to lift impurities, oils to soften the coat, and charcoal to bind with sweat and dirt. Nothing is filler, nothing is “just because.”

Built for horses that work, live, and compete hard.
ForgeClean™ is made to last. Built for horses that work to ensure durability and a reliable wash every time. It reflects our commitment to care, detail, and the betterment of equine grooming. A bar forged with intention, crafted for owners who value more than surface clean.

Why it Works

ForgeClean™ is built from ingredients selected not just for function, but for their history in natural grooming traditions. Each element carries properties that have long been valued for maintaining balance, freshness, and resilience in the skin and coat.

• Activated Charcoal – highly porous, traditionally recognised for its ability to bind to dirt, sweat, and oils, helping lift away buildup during washing.

• Bentonite & Kaolin Clay – mineral clays long used for their cleansing and refining qualities. Bentonite is known for its stronger pull, while kaolin provides a softer touch to balance it.

• Babassu Oil – often compared to coconut oil but naturally gentler, babassu is known for producing a rich, stable lather and effective cleansing without excessive stripping.

• Herbal-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil – slow-infused in-house for six weeks with calendula, chamomile, and comfrey. Extra virgin olive oil itself is rich in natural antioxidants and oleic acid. The herbs we select for infusion have long been valued in traditional care. Chamomile for its calming reputation, calendula for soothing support, and comfrey for its association with conditioning and resilience.

• Castor Oil – dense and glossy, widely used in traditional soapmaking for its ability to help lift grease and impurities while boosting a creamy, lasting lather.

• Refined Shea Butter – Smooth Nourishment
  Refined shea butter is prized for its clean profile and consistency. Naturally rich in fatty acids, it has long been valued in grooming for helping maintain softness and providing a protective, conditioning layer during cleansing — without the heavier scent of unrefined shea.
• Peppermint Essential Oil – long chosen in grooming for its cooling, refreshing feel post-exercise, alongside its sharp, uplifting scent.
• Tea Tree Essential Oil – recognised for its crisp, clean aroma and traditionally used to help maintain freshness. Its distinctive scent is also known to naturally deter insects, making it a common choice in equine care routines.

  Caution:
  Forgeclean™ contains natural essential oils (peppermint and Tea Tree), which in rare cases may cause a mild allergic reaction. This is noted as a precaution and is standard for products with essential oils. We use them at carefully balanced, low levels — enough to give purpose, but never excessive. While safely diluted. Always patch test before first use.

  Bulk & Trade Orders
  Looking for larger volumes at reduced rates? We can supply ForgeClean™, RinseCore™, and ForgeSeal™ in wholesale or yard-size formats. For enquiries about larger orders, please email us directly at enquiries@ironhideequine.co.uk to discuss bulk pricing and tailored supply.

  For full technical background and traditional roles of every ingredient we use, see our Ingredients Page.