Nikwax Tech Wash 34 fl oz Tech Wash Technical Cleaner for Jackets and Outerwear Restores Waterproofing in Rain

My husband and I both ride, and logging miles in SoCal adds lots of crud to our jackets. I bought this to wash our Rev'it Airwave2 and GT-R Air2 jackets in, a lot of white textile which had now become pretty dingy grey. Because I foresee lots of washings, I bought the liter bottle for economy. I hand washed each jacket separately in a plastic tub, so I figured to use less Nikwax. I also used a toothbrush (dipped directly into the bottle) to scrub the really soiled areas, giving it a good amount of work. Needless to say, I was extremely pleased with the final appearance, the road grime and exhaust soil washed out excellently, and our jackets were returned to their original white condition. I decided to do my husband's work commute jacket, a darker Cortech model, but still with white patterns and very soiled. I employed the same effort, soaking the jacket, and using the toothbrush to scrub the white and red regions. I took the photo shortly after I began working on the jacket, it shows the jacket after it had soaked a few minutes, and I had just started using the toothbrush. The brightness really began to return to the white, and the red piping and slashes also brightened up after some scrubbing. The wash tub water was really ugly and dark with all the removed grime. I used a separate plastic tub for the rinsing, three good dunks and swishing to get out as much residue as possible, and then a final hose off and hanging it up outside to air dry. I/we are very pleased with the results, and can recommend the Nikwax for motorcycle clothing, as that was our use. We obtained excellent results, had no issues with any odors afterwards, and it rinsed out cleanly. We have worn the jackets since, with no issues. Well worth the cost and effort to protect the investment we have made in quality riding gear. Read more

Love this product for my winter gear. Use with caution, and follow directions on bottle. Read more

You must read all the reviews! And you must follow all the directions! If You Love Your Coat and do not want to risk it to a Laundry service you can Save Your Favorite coat or jacket this way. It's a long ordeal but it's worth it if it you're favorite and Expensive and Irreplaceable coat or jacket!!!! I nearly fainted during the processes but Reading All The Very Valuable and Very Detailed & Informative Reviews & Instructions - Saved My $300 dollar Down Parka - It cleaned 15 years of abuse, every stain, renewed my waterproofing, Protected my Down, took out Ground in sunscreen & Dirt - and It Looked - I swear - BRAND NEW! THEY HAVE ALOT OF PRODUCTS - READ AND CHOOSE WISELY - THEY ARE VERY Specific - they are formulated just right - Choose the product that Matches your Coat BEST. And Most Importantly TAKE CAREFUL DETAILED NOTES - NOTE THE TIMES YOU SOAK etc,, - EVERY DETAIL IS IMPORTANT- READ & WRITE THEM DOWN & FOLLOW THEM - THERE WILL BE MANY STEPS - YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A TIMER, A PEN & YOUR NOTES WITH YOU. I USED A PLASTIC LONG TUBE Container THAT FIT MY BATH TUB. I also bought the 6 Giant Wool Ball for the Dryer Part - It took about 4 hrs with no heat to dry and about 3 Hours to Fluff & restore my Down Filling - But Came Back Beautifully! I have had BAD Professional Laundry Experiences with leather jacket & expensive & irreplaceable coats & jackets, This Works! Read more

I work in stormwater construction and frequently end up more a mud monster than a human. My Helly Hansons often look like they are mud brown instead of blue. Other soaps have either not cleaned the outfits or seemed to reduce the water proof capabilityies- needing recoating. I found this soap did a great job cleaning the gear and may have even improved it waterproof capabilities. I was just bit floored that one bottle is good for one load. Still, lot cheaper than new truly waterproof gear. Read more

This laundry detergent was used on my Red Head bone dry hunting jacket and pants. With no scent it’s great for waterproof hunting gear that needs to be washed. I cleaned off the mud and blood with ease. It helps restore the waterproof nature of the outer material instead of removing it like normal detergent. High quality products that does exactly as intended. Read more

Trusted product. Been using it for years along with the wash-in proofer. Never had any issues. Always restores clothing back to full function. Read more

I use this to wash my tent in the laundry room sink, after I parked my tent under some sort of cherry or smoked cherry tree for 4 or 5 days and it got sticky on the outside. I used it according to directions, it cleaned my tent great. It was simple and straightforward Read more

Great delicate wash for coats, gloves, pants etc. Combine with the spray on waterproofing and your gear will seem like brand new! You can get about 8 garments out of this. I used half a bottle for 2 pairs of gloves, 1 pair of small snowboard pants & 1 large snowboard jacket. Read more