How do you use Nikwax down?

How do you use Nikwax down?

Use Nikwax Down Wash Direct in a washing machine…

1. Use a front-loading washing machine only.
2. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
3. Place maximum 2 items in washing machine.
4. Add 100 ml.
5. Wash according to care label, preferably on low setting and slow spin.

Can you use Nikwax Tech Wash on down?

We recommend our very own, Nikwax Down Wash Direct, which is specially formulated to launder down feathers without weighing down the loft (also see Down Proof, below). The down will be clumpy from its time in the washer, and drying it completely is critical.

Does Nikwax Down Wash expire?

Can anyone with a recent purchase let me know the expiration date on the Down Wash they purchased on Amazon? Nikwax only guarantees for 4 years. Shoppers find videos more helpful than text alone.

How much is nikwax per wash?

Here’s how to clean: Add Nikwax Tech Wash. In a top-loading machine, add three full caps (150ml) for 1-3 jackets, or five full caps (250ml) for 4-6 jackets. In a front loader, it’s best to add no more than two jackets with two capfuls (100ml) of Tech Wash.

Can I wash my down jacket in the washing machine?

Washing your down jacket: Place your jacket in the washing machine on a warm cycle (not hot or cold) and put in the down wash as directed. When it’s time to dry, use a very low heat setting on your dryer and throw in three clean tennis balls to help break up wet clumps of down.

Can you use tech wash on down jackets?

Don’t wash your technical apparel in hot water (warm water is OK) and always use the delicate or hand-wash cycle. I also always close all of the zippers and other closures on my garments to keep them from getting damaged during washing and drying.

What volume of Nikwax Down Wash would you require to machine wash down clothing in a soft water area?

Note: This product can also be applied neat to fabrics as a stain or grease remover prior to washing. To clean clothing use 2 full caps (100ml) in soft water and 3 full caps (150ml) in hard water.

Can you use Nikwax on any fabric?

Latest News. Nikwax today launched a new and improved version of its Cotton Proof product to waterproof all your cotton clothes and kit. Easy to use in a washing machine at home, Nikwax Cotton Proof will make any cotton fabric water repellent keeping, you warmer and drier when caught out in the rain.

Can you use Nikwax in a top loader?

Here’s how to clean: They can owe you. Add Nikwax Tech Wash. In a top-loading machine, add three full caps (150ml) for 1-3 jackets, or five full caps (250ml) for 4-6 jackets. In a front loader, it’s best to add no more than two jackets with two capfuls (100ml) of Tech Wash.

How does Nikwax down wash direct maintain your down items?

How Nikwax Down Wash Direct maintains your down items… Nikwax Down Wash Direct has been specifically designed and optimized for down filled gear. It is a highly effective cleaner which removes body oils and dirt from both the fabric and the down fill. It also restores the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) of both the outer fabric and the down.

What’s the best way to wash Nikwax down coats?

Steps: 1. Run a cycle of water thru your washing machine to clean out the soap tray. 2. Put 3 oz. of Nikwax in clean soap tray and set washer on gentle with an extra rinse 3. Put my North Face 3/4 length black down coat in washer. 4. Remove coat after washing, shake it out and put in dryer on gentle with low heat.

How does a Nikwax proofer work on leather?

Nikwax proofers (purple capped bottles) coat fabric and/or leather fibers with a network of elastic TX.10i water-repellent molecules. They bond to anything that is not water-repellent, but leave the spaces between fibers open and breathable. Nikwax treatments can flex and move with the fabric and/or leather fibers.