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Nikwax Tech Wash

Nikwax Tech Wash

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Nikwax Tech Wash

Use Nikwax Tech Wash to clean and care for your waterproof/breathable garments. Dirt will attract water and reduce the beading-up of droplets on the fabric's surface. Plus, after a couple days out in the backcountry, your shell reeks. Wash the garment in Nikwax Tech Wash non-detergent soap. Detergents can leave water-attractive residues that will not rinse out. They also contain agents that can wash away water-repellent treatments. Never use liquid detergents or fabric softeners. 10 fl oz. (300 ml)

Bottom Line: Detergents can diminish the durable water repellency (DWR) of a technical fabric. Opt for Tech Wash instead.

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Rating for this product: 5

A must have

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September 25, 2009

Washing waterproof clothes with regular liquid detergent is terrible. The liquid doesn't completely dissolve and blocks the pores of your clothing. As a result, it is not as functional, and the clothing is less waterproof and less breathable. Using powder detergent is better, but you still face many of the same problems. The solution, Nikwax Tech Wash. This stuff is awesome, does a really great job cleaning waterproof clothing, without damaging it. And after you wash it with this stuff use the WashIn to help restore the waterproofing. This is the perfect 1-2 punch.

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Rating for this product: 5

Like New!

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April 20, 2009

I washed my Arcteryx Alpha SV with this stuff for the first time a few weeks ago, and this stuff is amazing. Not only did it get some of the stains out, it made my jacket smell brand new. Great product, i will definitely be using it again.

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Grease stains on Gore-tex Pro shell jacket. How to get them off?

Grease stains on Gore-tex Pro shell jacket. How to get them off? I have Arcteryx Alpha LT that has some major grease stains that are not coming off with Granger's G-wash. When I got this jacket the previous owner tried to wash the grease stains with G-wash and they didn't come off. One local store that sells Arcteryx told me to try Shout Advanced Gel which I did on small area but that didn't help either.Is there anything I can do about this?I haven't tried Nikwax but would it even matter because jacket has been washed already without a luck?

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February 9, 2009

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For grease stains I just use dish washing soap. Smear some one the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Wash out as much as you can by hand and then wash how you normally would. You might have to do this a few time depending on how tough the stain is but works like a charm.

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May 13, 2009

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Hey Matt,My old shell got some serious grease stains that got washed in a couple of times, maybe 3 or 4. I stressed but then my wife used shout advanced gel. The thing you have to do is apply it very liberally and really grind it in. The apply it 3-5 more times the same way. Then you want to wash it the next morning. It got the grease right out of my jacket.There is some stuff that will get the grease out but it will also damage the integrity of the material. Hopefully that will help.----Thanks Steve for your answer. Just want everyone to know I did what Steve said and it did wonders!! Everything came off. Here's the step-by-step guide.-Poured water on the grease/stain spots for few minutes and rubbed those spots with my fingers under running water so the spot areas got wet.-Applied Shout Advanced Gel. Like Steve said, I ground the stuff on the jacket quite hard and quite a bit. I had doubts how Gore-tex Pro Shell would take the punishment and believe me it came out like new.-Waited for half an hour and applied Shout again and then waited 30 min and repeat (I applied Shout total of 5 times, always waited 30min before repeating the process).-Let jacket be over night (this is the most important part).-Next morning washed it with Granger's G-wash (warm water). I'm sure Nikwax will work here too.-Tumble dried with delicate setting.Now jacket looks like spanking new. Remember that before I did what Steve suggested I washed this jacket twice with Granger's G-wash and once tried Shout without any success. So the key here is to apply Shout multiple times and letting Shout sit on your jacket over night.

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February 13, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Nothing is better

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March 23, 2009

I would honestly not reccomend anything else to wash your gear in. This is the ONLY product for tech type washes in my eyes. Works better than anything to breathe new life into your smelly gear.

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Rating for this product: 5

Works better than I thought

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May 10, 2009

I washed my technical shell, rain jacket, softshell, and my primaloft coat and they all look brand new! This is supper easy to do and it does bring the waterproofness back just a little bit but to really revive your coats wash them in the TX Direct right after the Tech Wash.

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Rating for this product: 5

Fantastic!

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January 9, 2008

This stuff has really helped all my old gear that I was never smart enough to wash appropriately. They are now breathing appropriately and clean! Mixed with the spray on waterproofing, my super old stuff is performing like new!

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Rating for this product: 5

AMAZING!

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November 8, 2006

I washed my jacket, pants, and gloves with this stuff and the TX Direct, and my gear feels and looks like new! Amazing!

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Rating for this product: 5

Only Use This

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May 6, 2009

If you're like everyone these days, you're probably trying to get more mileage from your gear. Nikwax Tech Wash turns stinky, nasty, dirty shells and turns them almost new again. Never use powdered detergent on your tech wear, it never fully dissolves and renders the garment un-waterproof. I trust this stuff with all my family's gear. For heavily soiled stains, apply directly and then throw in the wash. Cheers.

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Rating for this product: 5

does the job

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August 15, 2009

works really well.

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Rating for this product: 5

Combine with TX.Direct

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September 18, 2008

If you have a shell that doesn't keep you dry anymore, wash it with this stuff and then TX.Direct and let it air dry. I did that to a Marmot Membrain jacket, and it's almost BETTER than new.

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Rating for this product: 5

I even washed my gloves

By: Backcountry.com Employee
July 22, 2009

I love this product and have used it for years. I am pleased they have a UV protection out now too by Nikwax. Follow the directions on the bottle and keep your performance clothing clean. Your clothing will last years longer if you just invest more in tech wash.

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Rating for this product: 5

Need to have it

By: Backcountry.com Employee
April 8, 2009

If you have any technical shell that has lost some of its waterproofing or just starts to smell...y ou need this. Normal detergent ruins technical shell materials, this stuff preserves it. You Need to have this

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