Blakmint Celebrates Prestigious Award Win – A Milestone for Better Aligner & Retainer Care
We're delighted to share some exciting news with the Blakmint community…
Blakmint has been named Consumer Products StartUp of the Year at the prestigious UK StartUp Awards.
For us, this is far more than a trophy. It's recognition of the passion, determination and purpose that has driven Blakmint from day one – creating specialist products that genuinely help people care for their aligners and retainers and support better oral health.
A Personal Journey
Blakmint wasn't created in a boardroom or by a large corporation. It began with one person's experience.
Our Founder and CEO, Stacey Greslow, discovered first-hand how difficult it was to properly care for aligners during her own orthodontic treatment. Like so many people, she found herself relying on products that simply weren't designed for the job.
Rather than accepting the lack of suitable options, Stacey decided to create something better.
As Stacey explains:
"I founded Blakmint through real struggle, when I couldn't find products that actually worked for me as an orthodontic patient without cutting corners. Instead of settling for mass-produced, chemical loaded formulas, I decided to build something better – products I genuinely needed myself."
That determination has shaped everything we do today.
Recognition for Solving a Real Problem
Winning Consumer Products StartUp of the Year is especially meaningful because it recognises businesses that are solving genuine problems and building products customers truly value.
Since launching, Blakmint has been focused on one simple mission: helping orthodontic patients look after their aligners and retainers with products designed specifically for those appliances.
Traditional toothbrushes simply weren't created to clean the intricate grooves, contours and hard-to-reach areas found on retainers and aligners. That's why our purpose-designed Retainer Cleaning Brush became the foundation of the Blakmint range, giving patients a simple, effective way to improve their appliance hygiene.
More Than a Brush
While our Retainer Cleaning Brush remains at the heart of Blakmint, we quickly realised patients needed more than one product.
Looking after aligners and retainers isn't just about brushing - it's about building healthy daily habits that are easy to maintain wherever life takes you.
That's why we've expanded Blakmint into a complete retainer care system, including:
Retainer Cleaning Brush
Liquid Cleaner
Sterilising Case
Removal Hook
Chewies for correct aligner seating
Each product has been intentionally designed to make appliance care simpler, more convenient and easier to fit into busy lifestyles.
Supporting Better Oral Health Every Day
We know that wearing aligners or retainers is an investment in your smile and you want to achieve the best outcomes.
Keeping your appliances clean doesn't just help them look and smell fresher - it also supports good oral hygiene, helps reduce the build-up of plaque and biofilm. In turn, good appliance care makes it easier to wear them as instructed, helps you to build good habits and stay consistent with your treatment - so you get the fabulous smile that you desire.
And this is exactly what Blakmint was created to support.
Proud to Be a Small UK Business
As a small, independent UK business, this award means a great deal to everyone at Blakmint.
Every product we develop is inspired by real experiences and shaped by listening to customers and continually improving what we offer.
Reflecting on the award, Stacey said:
"This recognition is a fantastic achievement and reflects my journey that has taken many years of dedication, perseverance and continuous improvement. Every challenge has been an opportunity to innovate, and that commitment to learning and problem solving continues to drive our growth today. It is wonderful to get such recognition – I really am over the moon!"
Those words perfectly capture what Blakmint is all about - finding better solutions for real people.
Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey
Whether you've already discovered Blakmint or you're hearing about us for the first time, we'd like to thank you for supporting an independent British business that's passionate about improving aligner and retainer care.
Every order, recommendation and review helps us continue developing innovative products that make orthodontic treatment easier and more enjoyable for patients everywhere.
Haven't Tried Blakmint Yet?
If you're ready to experience the difference that purpose-designed products can make - we'd love to welcome you to the Blakmint community that is already over 4,500 strong!
Explore our complete range of aligner and retainer care products and discover why more and more orthodontic patients are choosing Blakmint to help protect their smile every day.
Because when products are designed by someone who has lived the experience, they don't just solve problems - they make everyday care simpler, smarter and more effective.
