Suds2Go Portable Handwasher Update | Shark Tank Season 12
Keeping hands clean on the go can be a problem. Hand sanitizer stings, wipes dry out, and public restrooms can be gross. Because of this, husband and wife duo, Cindy and Gabe Trevizo, have created a portable hand washing unit to solve this problem. Will they scrub up a clean deal on
If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Suds2Go after
Suds2Go appeared on
| Shark: | Result: |
| Robert Herjavec | Accepted deal for $200,000 for 15% |
| Daymond John | $200,000 for 22.5% equity |
| Mark Cuban | No Offer |
| Lori Greiner | No Offer |
| Kevin O’Leary | No Offer |
Shark Tank Suds2Go Update
- Entrepreneurs: Cindy and Gabe Trevizo
- Business: Portable handwashing device
- Ask: $200,000 for 10% equity
- Result: $200,000 for 15% equity
- Shark: Robert Herjavec
Suds2Go was born out of Cindy and Gabe’s desire to make handwashing more accessible to everyone. The patent-pending product allows users to carry foam soap and a small amount of water that they can use to wash their hands thoroughly on the go, without the need for running water.
Washing your hands with soap and water is the only way to truly keep them clean and safe. Use your Suds2Go Portable Hand Washing Station to wash your hands anywhere you go!
The product is reusable, refillable, and also comes in a smaller and more affordable cap version that connects to disposable water bottles.
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To no one’s surprise, Suds2Go has been a huge hit so far. According to Cindy and Gabe, the company has $392,000 worth of sales in just a couple of months since they launched their website.
However, this created an entirely new problem for them — distribution and logistics.
A 2-pack of the attachment for disposable water bottles sells for $10.99, costing $2.25 to make. Their larger model sells for $36 and costs $7 to produce.
Daymond John asked the couple to share their backstory, and Gabe said they were 8th-grade sweethearts. In their many years together, they’ve been through a lot, including struggling through Gabe’s job loss.
That’s when the couple worked together doing odd jobs, just to make ends meet, and not letting anything stand in the way of their dreams.
At this point in the pitch, Kevin O’Leary bows out because he previously invested in Blueland, which he feels is a direct competitor.
That’s when Mark Cuban chimes in, saying that there’s too much competition in the market for him to invest. For that reason, he’s also out.
Robert Herjavec then goes out for the same reason, but Daymond John swoops in to offer $200,000 for 22.5% equity. Then, Lori Greiner goes out, as she feels the offer from Daymond is a good one.
Before long, Robert quickly comes back in, putting his offer of $200,000 for 15% equity on the table. Moved by the couple’s story, he can’t help but relate to it.
Because the two wanted to preserve as much equity in Suds2Go as possible, they ended up accepting Robert’s offer. Keep reading our Suds2Go update to find out what happened next!
In regard to a Suds2Go update, we have great news to share! The company is still in business and in more demand than ever.
Further, their products have received a lot of positive press since
Additionally, several options for the products and accessories are available on the Suds2Go website and on Amazon.
But that’s not all! The company gives back to the community too.
Perhaps inspired by Gabe and Cindy’s own financial struggles, they promise to give a cap to an organization that helps food-insecure and displaced children, for every bottle sold.
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