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Nikwax Down Wash.Direct

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,342 ratings
Price: $12.95 $29.95 Free Return on some sizes and colors

Brand Nikwax
Item Form Liquid
Unit Count 10.0 Fl Oz
Material Type Free PFAS-Free
Material Feature Concentrated

About this item

  • Specialty cleaner designed to safely clean down filled apparel and gear. Household detergents can damage the down by leaving behind water attracting residues
  • Easy wash-in application improves the water repellency of all types of down-fill as well as the outer fabric. Maintains loft and insulating properties of down filled items
  • Recommended for use on jackets, gear and bedding with down-fill, down blends, or water resistant down (such as Nikwax Hydrophobic Down)
  • Nikwax products are PFAS-free, water based, non-persistent, and contain no optical brighteners or added scent; machine wash safe
  • One full cap of product is approximately 50ml.
  • Enhances performance of Nikwax Down Proof waterproofing treatment.

From the manufacturer

down wash direct

Down Wash.Direct Cleaning Steps

Prep

Wash

Dry

Fluff

1. PREP

Zip zippers & empty pockets. Clean detergent drawer in washing machine to remove any residue. Place garments in washing machine.

2. WASH

Shake Down Wash.Direct well, pour in washing machine, then wash according to garment's care label.

3. DRY

Dry according to label (dryer or air dry). Slowly spin dry multiple times for best results.

4. FLUFF

Gently rub jacket to remove any clumps that have formed.
Down Wash.Direct Down Proof Tech Wash TX.Direct Wash-In Wool Wash
Down Wash Direct Down Proof Tech Wash TX.Direct Wash-In Wool Wash
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Price $12.95 $13.95 $10.95 $14.95 $9.50
For Cleaning Down-fill jackets, blankets, and sleeping bags Rain jackets, ski gear, and synthetic-filled sleeping bags Merino wool active clothing and socks
Restores Water-Repellency Down-fill jackets, blankets, and sleeping bags Rain jackets, ski gear, and synthetic-filled sleeping bags
Maintains Loft and Insulating Properties ✓ ✓
Enhances Wicking ✓
For Deodorizing Merino wool active clothing and socks

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Specialty cleaner designed to safely clean down filled apparel and gear. Household detergents can damage the down by leaving behind water attracting residues

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
4,342 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, fluffinession, and versatility of the laundry detergent. They mention that it works perfectly, gets their clothes very clean, and keeps the down full and fluffy. They are also satisfied with ease of use, durability, and water resistance. That said, some disagree on value and smell.

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274 customers mention232 positive42 negative

Customers like the quality of the laundry detergent. They say it's a great cleaner, waterproofer, and removes dirt and oils from their jackets. Some customers also mention that the product line works great and is happy with the end results.

"...This product did a fine job gently and thoroughly cleaning my comforter, leaving behind no scents to bother me, but as we know a lot of patience and..." Read more

"...- after a couple days I was able to wear them, cleaned n puffy - stuff works good but man the price is a killer" Read more

"...I am amazed at how clean and refreshed they look without any damage to the lofting of the down...." Read more

"...In addition to completely cleaning the dirt on my very expensive down coats, the thing that is really impressive is how it plumps up the down...." Read more

36 customers mention31 positive5 negative

Customers like the fluffinession of the laundry detergent. They say it works well to keep the down full and fluffy, and that it comes out puffed up and looking like new.

"...Worth the money to keep coat resistant and puffy" Read more

"...Fluffy, rejuvenated bag (it’s seen some things)." Read more

"...that there is a slight chemical smell on the comforter, but it turned out so fluffy and felt revived it wasn’t anything our freshly washed duvet..." Read more

"...So worth the extra time spent. Fluffy and like new...." Read more

28 customers mention22 positive6 negative

Customers like the water resistance of the laundry detergent. They say it improves the water proofing, restores loft, and keeps the water repellent nature of sleeping bags. Some say it adds moisture repellency to down. Overall, customers find it to be a very effective product for washing outdoor gear.

"...My items came out clean and the water repellency was back to where it was when I bought them." Read more

"...balls and nikwax waterproofing and the trio did an awesome job restoring the waterproofing or my North Face Neptuse." Read more

"...The shells of each now have increased water resistance and improved loft. Will be purchasing more of this in the future to wash more jackets." Read more

"...It says it adds water repellency, and maybe it does, but don't expect it to turn the outside fabric of your jacket into a water-beading surface or..." Read more

24 customers mention17 positive7 negative

Customers like the durability of the laundry detergent. They mention that it rejuvenates the fluffiness of their down sleeping bag, and that their favorite coats are fluffier than ever before. They also say that the down is still in great shape and the smell is gone.

"Clean, back to original fluff, and definitely water repellant" Read more

"...out for a few weeks, hung up and getting some air, the down is still in great shape and the smell is gone...." Read more

"...It turned the water black the first two times. It was super nasty. After I got it rinsed real well I put it in my washers spin cycle 3 times...." Read more

"...Face products because it gives the best results as far as cleaning, durability and longevity of the products once used in the best possible way" Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers find the laundry detergent very simple to use. They say the whole process was easy and it saved them $20-$30 at the dry cleaners. Customers also say the directions are great and the label instructions seem accurate for how much to use for wash size.

"...The label instructions seem accurate for how much to use for wash size. I'd pick this well-known brand over all others." Read more

"...Instructions were easy to follow and while it did take a while to run 2 wash cycles, the results after I got the jacket fully dried were great...." Read more

"...It’s easy to use and actually really works." Read more

"...odor, didn’t ruin my coat or leave any stains, and the instructions on the bottle are clear...." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the versatility of the product. They say it's great for down jackets, sleeping bags, coats, pillows, and sports gear. Some mention it'll wash up like new.

"...Great in Tolted Towers, or the wretched Wailing Woods… you couldn’t be better protected from all showers and moisture ambushing you...." Read more

"I am not complaining the quality, it's a good product for dawn jackets, I used 3 times. But it needs to improve the cap. Sometimes it leaks...." Read more

"This is the best for down coats. I wish that it was not so expensive. You need a lot for each coat." Read more

"Great for my down jacket and sleeping bag. Smells brand new!" Read more

64 customers mention42 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the smell of the laundry detergent. Some mention that the smell is gone, while others say that items do have a funky smell afterwards.

"...fine job gently and thoroughly cleaning my comforter, leaving behind no scents to bother me, but as we know a lot of patience and human interaction..." Read more

"...it in the washer the next morning with the detergent and it came out clean with no odor...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that there is a slight chemical smell on the comforter, but it turned out so fluffy and felt revived it wasn’t anything our..." Read more

"...Out of the bottle it doesn't seem like anything special. No particular smell. It seems to settle and clump, so I shake it before use...." Read more

25 customers mention17 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the laundry detergent. Some mention it's a great product at a good price, and saves them money. They say it works well and protects expensive clothing. However, others say that it'll give them peace of mind that they won't lose their expensive clothing, even if it'd be better to save the money.

"...it can cost to get down cleaned, and this is a great, relatively inexpensive alternative." Read more

"Winter coat came out perfect using this wash. Worth the money to keep coat resistant and puffy" Read more

"...to wear them, cleaned n puffy - stuff works good but man the price is a killer" Read more

"This stuff is great. Great value. Great cleaner. Great waterproofer. This is the first down waterproofer I’ve used...." Read more

They said it shouldn’t be done
5 Stars
They said it shouldn’t be done
I’ve owned my Canada Goose parka for a couple years. I knew going into it that having an expensive, Dry Clean Only white coat would be stressful, but I found an irresistible deal and decided to take a chance. Plus, I do think the white looks very stylish.Spot cleaning worked okay for a while, but over time certain areas built up grime that I just couldn’t remove. There is no dry cleaner anywhere near me that specializes in Canada Goose, so I was afraid I’d have to accept a dingy coat until I could afford a different color.But I kept wondering “what if” and the internet convinced me I could probably wash my coat. I know it’s quite privileged to be able to experiment with a Canada Goose and risk ruining it, but it was heading toward ruination anyway in my mind.I decided to try Nikwax because it was most commonly recommended. I used two capfuls and followed their recommendation to use a slow spin and extra rinse. I was thrilled to see that there was no color bleed whatsoever from the black trim or the patch! All of the dinginess washed right out!I popped it in the dryer with some dryer balls and ran several 60-minute sessions on the lowest heat setting. It puffed up nicely with only a few clumps that I broke up by hands. I didn’t have any issues with greasy looking spots or stains that others have reported.Some minor things to be aware of:- the fleece lining of the pockets pilled up a bit and feels less velvety soft. A bummer, but it’s not seen and a small price to pay for a clean coat- I stupidly did not think to button up the flap that covers the zipper, and there’s some very minor chipping of paint from the zips clinking around in the dryer- You’ll void the warranty if you machine wash, but my coat didn’t have a warranty anyway (as far as I know) since I bought it used.Overall I’m beyond pleased with this product, and the knowledge that I can stress less about keeping my coat pristine each winter. Kicking myself for not taking “before” pictures, but the after pics show that it emerged unscathed.
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Perelandra
5.0 out of 5 stars They said it shouldn’t be done
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
Size: 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I’ve owned my Canada Goose parka for a couple years. I knew going into it that having an expensive, Dry Clean Only white coat would be stressful, but I found an irresistible deal and decided to take a chance. Plus, I do think the white looks very stylish.

Spot cleaning worked okay for a while, but over time certain areas built up grime that I just couldn’t remove. There is no dry cleaner anywhere near me that specializes in Canada Goose, so I was afraid I’d have to accept a dingy coat until I could afford a different color.

But I kept wondering “what if” and the internet convinced me I could probably wash my coat. I know it’s quite privileged to be able to experiment with a Canada Goose and risk ruining it, but it was heading toward ruination anyway in my mind.

I decided to try Nikwax because it was most commonly recommended. I used two capfuls and followed their recommendation to use a slow spin and extra rinse. I was thrilled to see that there was no color bleed whatsoever from the black trim or the patch! All of the dinginess washed right out!

I popped it in the dryer with some dryer balls and ran several 60-minute sessions on the lowest heat setting. It puffed up nicely with only a few clumps that I broke up by hands. I didn’t have any issues with greasy looking spots or stains that others have reported.

Some minor things to be aware of:

- the fleece lining of the pockets pilled up a bit and feels less velvety soft. A bummer, but it’s not seen and a small price to pay for a clean coat

- I stupidly did not think to button up the flap that covers the zipper, and there’s some very minor chipping of paint from the zips clinking around in the dryer

- You’ll void the warranty if you machine wash, but my coat didn’t have a warranty anyway (as far as I know) since I bought it used.

Overall I’m beyond pleased with this product, and the knowledge that I can stress less about keeping my coat pristine each winter. Kicking myself for not taking “before” pictures, but the after pics show that it emerged unscathed.
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Perelandra
5.0 out of 5 stars They said it shouldn’t be done
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
I’ve owned my Canada Goose parka for a couple years. I knew going into it that having an expensive, Dry Clean Only white coat would be stressful, but I found an irresistible deal and decided to take a chance. Plus, I do think the white looks very stylish.

Spot cleaning worked okay for a while, but over time certain areas built up grime that I just couldn’t remove. There is no dry cleaner anywhere near me that specializes in Canada Goose, so I was afraid I’d have to accept a dingy coat until I could afford a different color.

But I kept wondering “what if” and the internet convinced me I could probably wash my coat. I know it’s quite privileged to be able to experiment with a Canada Goose and risk ruining it, but it was heading toward ruination anyway in my mind.

I decided to try Nikwax because it was most commonly recommended. I used two capfuls and followed their recommendation to use a slow spin and extra rinse. I was thrilled to see that there was no color bleed whatsoever from the black trim or the patch! All of the dinginess washed right out!

I popped it in the dryer with some dryer balls and ran several 60-minute sessions on the lowest heat setting. It puffed up nicely with only a few clumps that I broke up by hands. I didn’t have any issues with greasy looking spots or stains that others have reported.

Some minor things to be aware of:

- the fleece lining of the pockets pilled up a bit and feels less velvety soft. A bummer, but it’s not seen and a small price to pay for a clean coat

- I stupidly did not think to button up the flap that covers the zipper, and there’s some very minor chipping of paint from the zips clinking around in the dryer

- You’ll void the warranty if you machine wash, but my coat didn’t have a warranty anyway (as far as I know) since I bought it used.

Overall I’m beyond pleased with this product, and the knowledge that I can stress less about keeping my coat pristine each winter. Kicking myself for not taking “before” pictures, but the after pics show that it emerged unscathed.
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nibbles
5.0 out of 5 stars Generous supply, effective on down comforter
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
Size: 33.81 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have a full size down comforter and a new, extra large, top loading LG HE washer. This product did a fine job gently and thoroughly cleaning my comforter, leaving behind no scents to bother me, but as we know a lot of patience and human interaction is the key to success. Below is my top loading success story. Commercial front loading is so much easier, but wasn't an option.

I didn't have a duvet cover for a while. So my comforter was dirty.
My tub will fill with 40 gal, so I chose to use 250 ml of Nikwax.
I suspected that wasn't enough soap, which is judged by when the water starts to feel slippery.
But it was more than the max fill of my dispenser. So I backed off to 200 ml and chose the Bedding cycle.

After letting it fill and do its thing for 5min, it's time to pause it and get busy squeezing out the air. In a top loader, you'll never wash your down comforter if it's floating above the water. It's like a life jacket, and that's impressive. If there's ever a flash flood, grab your comforter.

So you squeeze and squeeze and work around this heavy thing, which is really hard to do. If you get exhausted, try a different technique. You may have success with a vertical drop and a horizontal tug. You've got to get that air out, but it doesn't have be perfect. Just make progress. Next resume the cycle, and then 5min later pause, squeeze, and resume. Your final goal is to get 90% of the air out, but you won't get there in one wash usually, because the washing part of the cycle is only 20min. What happens is during the spin, the weight of the comforter will push out more air, leaving it like Ken after Barbie left, somewhat deflated.

I repeated washed my comforter on Bedding cycle a total of 3 times, using 200 ml, 250 ml, and 300 ml of Nikwax. The final wash it was a tiny little thing with at the bottom of the tub with all of the air pretty much out. It took all day. Then it's on to drying with six wool dryer balls on the lowest heat setting, slow and steady, adjusting things often to avoid hot spots when the comforter expands and blocks the holes. Okay have fun!
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Yoghurt Queen
5.0 out of 5 stars Clean & fluffy &fresh
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
Size: 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I didn’t know you should not use every day clothes detergent on down .To preserve your expensive down comforter lifespan you need a gentle cleaner that won’t strip . My down comforter has more fluffy - ness . Washed a Queen size in by my front loader washer then dried it on low with wool dryer balls 2 times . Directions on the bottle worked fine.
Best it’s been since I bought it. Down vests are next !
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ruski3:16
4.0 out of 5 stars Works
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
Size: 10.15 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)Verified Purchase
I washed 3 down jackets .. followed instructions TO A TEE .. even after drying with tennis balls they still took a long time (days) to fully dry - took a long time n effort to disperse down again in jacket - after a couple days I was able to wear them, cleaned n puffy - stuff works good but man the price is a killer
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Tom B
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Product
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
Size: 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have several really old down parkas that I was about to discard, but decided to try and rehabilitate just to see what would happen. If they were somehow ruined, I was prepared to just say "so what, no loss." I bought a bottle of the Nixwax down and figured all I'd be out was the price of the bottle. I washed both at the same time in my front-loading washer as instructed on the bottle. Voila! Both looked better than brand new! The only change I made to the instructions was the spin speed and time since they originally came out literally dripping wet and had to be spun several more times. I put them in the dryer, checking them periodically and took them out when they were still a bit damp. Then, they have been hanging in the bathroom and I have periodically fluffed the sleeves. I am amazed at how clean and refreshed they look without any damage to the lofting of the down. An excellent product that I will buy again and again.
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Dan & Nik
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cleaner
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
Size: 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I’ve used this product for all my down cleaning needs. It works great to revive some freshness, but not the best for getting stains out.
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David E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2024
Size: 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I used this product to wash 2 down jackets. I washed the jackets on a delicate cycle after adding two capfuls of the product. I then gave the jackets an extra rinse then a spin dry. After the wash the down was clumped together throughout the jacket but after drying them with 3 dryer balls in the dryer on a regular setting, they came out clean and puffy and looking like new with no chemical or scented odour. Overall this product worked great! Would highly recommend.
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David Rae
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2024
Size: 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Does what it says on the tin
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Javier
5.0 out of 5 stars Producto adecuado
Reviewed in Spain on January 2, 2024
Size: 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Lo he empleado con dos chaquetas de plumas distintas una la tipica de colores del del Decathlon, las dos de compartimentos de plumas estrechos, lineales horizontales y ha funcionado muy bien. El secado en secadora con cuatro pelotas de tenis y dos ciclos de secado delicado. Todo correcto.
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NAVEEN BHARTi
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product
Reviewed in India on September 14, 2023
Size: 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Good to wash your technical water proof clothes
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Walter
5.0 out of 5 stars Super product
Reviewed in the Netherlands on August 27, 2023
Size: 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Ik was eerst wat huiverig om mijn dure slaapzak zelf te wassen, maar met dit product en uiteraard voorzichtig te werk gaan is het resultant helemaal top! Ik raad dit product aan iedereen aan om donzen slaapzakken mee te wassen. Bovendien kwam het product een dag eerder aan dan vermeld. Super snelle bezorging!
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