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Nikwax Tech Wash Fabric Care (10 fl.oz) Nikwax: Tech Wash Fabric Care (10 fl.oz)

Gentle cleaner for waterproof breathable items.
The effectiveness of any fabric's DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish is maximized by proper cleaning. Tech Wash is a non-detergent biodegradable cleaner that protects the water-repellent finish on fabrics by removing water-attracting dirt contaminants and detergent residues. When you wash garments in Tech Wash NIKWAX waterproofing treatments last twice as long as they will when you wash with detergent soap. The highly effective cleaning agents in Tech Wash and its ability to rinse residue-free improve the performance of virtually anything made of fabric fleece or synthetic insulation.

works as advertised Image: 4 Stars
by Stewart Genberg
This is the right product to use if you plan to apply a waterproof treatment after wash. While it doesn't seam to clean quite as well as laundry detergent it doesn't leave behind the soap residue that takes away from the waterproofness.

good but expensive Image: 3 Stars
by Anonymous
Non-detergent is required for this kind of fabric but I can't see that this is that much better than any other non-detergent washing product. It's certainly more expensive.

~~~ IT WORKS ON REMOVING STAINS TOO ~~~ Image: 5 Stars
by Powderbunny
No kidding it really does. Why they don't market it this way beats me. I just pour a small amount in the lid apply it to the stain and then wash it. So far everything I've applied it to has come out. Even used it to take out grease stains on silk and it worked perfectly. They're missing the boat by not advertising this quality. Oh and yes it's great too on all my outdoor garb.

A Great Product Image: 5 Stars
by Ted Keane
Cleaned my dirty ski clothes just great.Now I don't have to buy new gear.

No problems, although could be cheaper Image: 5 Stars
by Anonymous
No problems with this product so far. I have a softshell jacket (the Arc'teryx Gamma MX) and used this to wash my jacket before applying the DWR. Since I pay so much for my jackets to begin with I figure it's worth it to try take care of them and to be honest I think I'm kind of obsessed with keeping them water proof. Be careful though because Nikwax's DWR washes off easily with warm water! Other than this I don't have any reason yet to complain (except that I wish this stuff was cheaper).