NIKWAX Down Wash 300ml
£7.99 £6.95
11 in stock
Speciality cleaner designed to revitalise the water repellency and insulating properties of down filled gear. Easy to use in your washing machine, non flammable and PFAS free.
For cleaning hydrophobic and regular down
- New improved formula
- Technical cleaner for both hydrophobic and regular down clothing and sleeping bags
- Cleans effectively, revitalises insulation and restores the water repellency of hydrophobic down
- Revives the performance of your down gear, keeping you warmer and drier
- Recommended for Nikwax Hydrophobic Down, Hydrodown and all other down clothing and sleeping bags
How to use
Use Nikwax Down Wash.Direct® in a washing machine…
IMPORTANT: Use undiluted Down Wash® to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow item care label instructions. Do not use conventional detergents.
Clothing:
Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
Place maximum of 1 garment in washing machine.
Add 100ml.
Run a 30°C synthetic cycle on a slow spin, with an extra rinse if possible.
Sleeping Bags* (8kg+ washing machine):
Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
Place maximum of 1 item in washing machine.
Add 100ml for 8-11kg machines. For 12kg machines use 250ml, for larger 25kg+ machines use 500ml.
Run a 30°C synthetic cycle on a slow spin, with an extra rinse if possible.
Drying: Do not dry before waterproofing. If care label allows, tumble dry according to manufacturers instructions on a low setting until “clumps” have disappeared. This may take multiple drying cycles. Teasing apart clumps by hand between drying cycles will help restore the loft more quickly.
*Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best hand washed in a bathtub or equivalent, or washed in a large professional machine at a laundromat.
Nikwax Down Wash® can also be applied by hand…
IMPORTANT: Use undiluted Nikwax Down Wash to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use conventional detergents. Use gloves. Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best hand washed in a bath or equivalent and then spin dried in a washing machine.
For a maximum of 1 item: Add 100ml to 12-15L of warm water.
Immerse item and agitate to mix, ensuring complete wetting.
Leave to soak for 5 minutes, then agitate thoroughly.
Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.
To remove excess water transfer item(s) to a washing machine and spin dry 3 times (slow spin)
Drying: Do not dry before waterproofing. If care label allows, tumble dry according to manufacturers instructions on a low setting until “clumps” have disappeared. This may take multiple drying cycles. Teasing apart clumps by hand between drying cycles will help restore the loft more quickly.