Style Care Clothing Mist

Japan's most popular between-wash clothing freshener — KAO StyleCare Clothing Refresh Mist has become a daily essential in Japanese households and offices, addressing the practical reality that suits, blazers, and knits cannot be machine-washed after every wear. The fine mist penetrates fabric fibres to neutralise embedded odours from sweat, food, and environment, while a light wrinkle-relaxing component helps reduce crumpling from a day's wear. The formula dries rapidly and leaves no visible residue, moisture mark, or colour change on the fabric. A brief 30-second application after returning home and before hanging garments refreshes them effectively enough for repeat wearing without the time cost of a full wash or dry-clean. KAO's formula has been calibrated to be safe on wool, polyester, and cotton — the three most common suiting fabrics in Japanese wardrobes. Popular with office workers, commuters, and parents managing school uniforms.

1. Hang the garment vertically — on a hanger or door hook — before applying.
2. Hold the bottle 20–30 cm from the fabric surface.
3. Spray a light, even mist across the entire garment, focusing on areas with noticeable odour or creasing (underarms, collar, seat).
4. Gently tug and smooth the fabric while slightly damp to release wrinkles — or let gravity do the work on hanging items.
5. Allow the garment to dry completely (5–10 minutes at room temperature) before wearing or storing.

• Water — Carrier base.
• Alcohol — Fast-drying solvent and deodoriser.
• Cyclomethicone — Anti-static and smoothing agent for wrinkle release.
• Fragrance (Parfum) — Light fresh linen scent.
• Benzalkonium Chloride — Antimicrobial for odour-causing bacteria.
• Citric Acid — pH stabiliser.