Nikwax Down Wash

Wash-in cleaner for down filled gear
Safely revitalises breathability and water-repellency

Benefits of using this product

* It prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance
* Revitalises loft and insulation, without damaging the structure of the down
* It maintains breathability
* It maintains original water-repellency
* It’s easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine
* Suitable for use on all fabrics, including technical textiles
* It lifts out dirt that can attract water and mask water repellent finishes
* Unlike detergents, it does not leave behind water attractive residues which encourage ‘wetting-out’
* It will remove detergent residues left behind by previous washes
* WaterBased - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous
* Does not contain fluorocarbons
* Guaranteed performance for 4 years from manufacture

Ideal for
* All feather-filled / down clothing and equipment

How to apply
To clothing

1. Place item in a washing machine
2. Apply Nikwax Down Wash in the machine’s dispenser
3. Select a warm wash cycle, start machine and complete rinse cycle
4. Alternatively, just apply Nikwax in a simple hand wash
5. Drip-dry or tumble dry on a low setting if the care label allows

To equipment

1. For sleeping bags immerse item(s) in hand hot water in a bowl or bath tub.
2. Apply by hand, agitate and leave to soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Rinse under running water, drain and gently press the sleeping bag to expel excess water.
4. To dry, and only if care label allows, spin dry 3 times and tumble dry on a high setting until all ‘clumps’ have disappeared.
5. Use clean tennis balls or trainers (that won’t melt) in a clean pillow case to help break up clumps when drying.

Note:

* This product can also be applied neat to fabrics as a stain or grease remover prior to washing.

Volume guide

* To clean clothing use 2 full caps (100 ml) in soft water and 3 full caps (150 ml) in hard water
* To clean sleeping bags use 3 full caps (150 ml) in water (3-4 season down sleeping bags should be professionally cleaned or proofed)

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