Product Description
High-Performance Technical Cleaner for Waterproof Clothing and Synthetic Insulated Gear
• Safely cleans technical synthetic outerwear and gear without damaging DWR like normal household detergents.
• Maintains water-repellency and breathability.
• Enhances performance of Nikwax waterproofing treatments; for use before TX. Direct, Cotton Proof, Polar Proof, or Softshell Proof.
• Easy wash-in application; machine wash safe.
• Water based, biodegradable, non-flammable, PFAS-Free and contains no optical brighteners or added scent.
• For cleaning rain and ski clothing.
*All Nikwax products are Final Sale*
Use Nikwax Tech Wash® in a washing machine -
Use undiluted Tech Wash® and a sponge, or soft nylon brush, to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions. Do not use conventional detergents.
Top Loading Machine Wash:
- Place maximum 6 garments in washing machine.
- After the machine has filled, 5floz (150ml) for 1-3 garments, 8floz (250ml) for 4-6 garments. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas.
- Use 150ml in medium/hard water* areas and 100ml in soft water areas for 1-2 items.
- Set cycle to Heavy and Warm. 1-3 items: low water level, 4-6 items: medium water level.
Front Loading Machine Wash:
- Remove all detergent from detergent dispenser.
- Place maximum of 2 garments in washing machine.
- Add 3floz (100ml) of Tech Wash®. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas.
- Set cycle to Synthetics and Warm.
* If you have calcium and mineral deposits in your washing machine you have hard water.
Nikwax Tech Wash® can also be applied by hand -
Use gloves.
- Immerse item(s) in 1.5 gallons (6L) hand-hot water in sink or bowl.
- Use 5fl oz (150ml) in medium/hard water* areas and 3fl oz (100ml) in soft water areas for 1-2 items.
- Rinse 3 times in clean water.
For extreme hard water use 6.5fl oz (200ml).
If the item doesn’t require re-waterproofing, air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows.
If you intend to re-waterproof the washed item there is no need to dry it first.
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| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
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High-Performance Technical Cleaner for Waterproof Clothing and Synthetic Insulated Gear • Safely cleans technical synthetic outerwear and gear without damaging DWR like normal household detergents.• Maintains water-repellency and breathability.• Enhances performance of Nikwax waterproofing treatments; for use before TX. Direct, Cotton Proof, Polar Proof, or Softshell Proof.• Easy wash-in application; machine wash safe.• Water based, biodegradable, non-flammable, PFAS-Free and contains no optical brighteners or added scent.• For cleaning rain and ski clothing. *All Nikwax products are Final Sale* Use Nikwax Tech Wash® in a washing machine - Use undiluted Tech Wash® and a sponge, or soft nylon brush, to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow garment care label instructions. Do not use conventional detergents. Top Loading Machine Wash: Place maximum 6 garments in washing machine. After the machine has filled, 5floz (150ml) for 1-3 garments, 8floz (250ml) for 4-6 garments. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas. Use 150ml in medium/hard water* areas and 100ml in soft water areas for 1-2 items. Set cycle to Heavy and Warm. 1-3 items: low water level, 4-6 items: medium water level. Front Loading Machine Wash: Remove all detergent from detergent dispenser. Place maximum of 2 garments in washing machine. Add 3floz (100ml) of Tech Wash®. Add an additional 1.5fl oz (50ml) for hard water* areas. Set cycle to Synthetics and Warm. * If you have calcium and mineral deposits in your washing machine you have hard water. Nikwax Tech Wash® can also be applied by hand - Use gloves. Immerse item(s) in 1.5 gallons (6L) hand-hot water in sink or bowl. Use 5fl oz (150ml) in medium/hard water* areas and 3fl oz (100ml) in soft water areas for 1-2 items. Rinse 3 times in clean water. For extreme hard water use 6.5fl oz (200ml). If the item doesn’t require re-waterproofing, air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows. If you intend to re-waterproof the washed item there is no need to dry it first.
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Outdoor Research Best Price | $11.50 | Out of Stock | 5/13/2026 | View Product → |
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No Color / 300ml | 300ml | No Color | $11.50 | In Stock | 1 store | Buy |
