I used this on my Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket. After about a year of use, it stopped beading water. The Nikwax was perfect to rejuvenate the water protection.
I highly re…
- KHALID, 10/03/11
EAST LANSING
It is super easy to use. I just tried it on a couple of items , so used a utility sink instead of the washing machine. The water now just beads up on my jacket and pack as i…
- Sheila, 04/01/11
orlando
I've used this on my MH Alchemy jacket and my MH soft shell pants, and it works! Made them just like new with water repellent. Just be sure to dry them alone, or everything in…
- AARON, 07/07/09
JOHNSTOWN
This stuff revived an old Patagucci shell that I had considered retiring. Before I used this, the shell would get soaked on the outside, trapping my perspiration inside. Aft…
- JEFF, 01/11/08
I treated my boots with this product before spending 3 days in the Adirondacks. The weather was warm, wet and slushy during most of the hike. Boots stayed dry until about ha…
- Nicholas, 11/29/11
New England
This product is great. It is like a sheild for r boot. The water just runs right off of them. It helps porlong the life of your boot. If you are buying a nice boot. Please by…
- stephanie, 05/13/11
If you have any wool hiking socks or baselayers, or both, you owe it to your gear to try Nikwax Wool Wash. This product is great! We have been using Wool Wash for two years…
- RICK, 03/03/08
WENTZVILLE
With some of my wool clothes I made the mistake of washing them with my regular clothes. After a couple of them started to lose their soft texture. I looked at the maintenance…
- Robert, 03/22/11
Lansing, Michigan
Haven't used it yet but got it for my goretex stuff. Package says it will be great I hate it when they tell you their product stinks. I wanted to use it on my dog cause I ha…
- SCOTT, 04/17/08
LANSDALE
I love this laundry detergent for my high-tech jackets. It maintains their breathability and even restores the water repellent features. I could tell after I washed my Marmot…
- Rebecca, 02/03/11
Saint Louis
Kept me dry in my cotton Cameleon which is a multi function bit of hex shaped cotton fabric I use as a poncho. It never kept me at all dry in the rain (course not, it's cotton…
- TIM, 04/02/10
LANSING
This is a must for any clean down product that you have. it helps the outer layer of your jacket/sleeping bag more water/moisture proof so that it's harder for your hot stuff…
- Ray, 05/03/12
atlanta
I was a little hesitant when I purchased this stuff, but let me tell you...IT REALLY WORKS! My new sleeping bag is better than ever. I took it out the other day and laid in it…
- Chaslynn, 12/28/10
MOUNT JULIET
I usually use the wash-in water proofing but the sales person suggested trying the spray instead. He was right, it seems to work better. Thanks to a helpful staff.…
- DIANE, 04/07/07
Typically I used the wash in and decided to give this one a try because the equipment could use a refresh but not a wash. Don't waste your money, the wash in is 10x better…
- JEFFREY, 09/25/06
CHICAGO
I wasn't quite sure how this stuff would work on my Rainbows, but it got them ridiculously clean. They're still a bit dirty, but I've had them for quite awhile. I'm just sho…
- SKYLER, 11/16/07
TALLAHASSEE
I used this on both a pair of Reef sandals that I have, as well as an older pair of North Face sandals. I used a light shoe brush to help work the suds into the little cracks…
- Daniel, 07/14/11
East Lansing
This stuff is great. I used it on my marmot warmlight jacket. It's fantastic to see water bead off a fleece jacket. It doesn't bead as much as other nikwax products but you ca…
- Ryan, 04/22/10
Petoskey, MI
haven't tried it just yet…
- JENNIFER & RALPH, 01/22/07
FARMINGTON HILLS
This cleaning gel works quite well.
I like that there is not terrible chemical smell like the foam and spray cleaners you get at the shoe stores.
This product is also less t…
- Miriam, 07/01/11
Ottawa CANADA! EH! or warren VT
I was actually considering buying new boots before I bought this gel. It seems to have helped get the dirt out of the nubuk and crevices that I couldn't with soap and water a…
- MIKE, 09/20/07
JEFFERSON
Great stuff, I use it to waterproof my work shoes I'm a chef and my shoes are constantly getting splashes with water. Goes on easy, and it works.…
- THOMAS, 05/02/08
AURORA
Easy to use cap keeps the hands clean. Boots end up looking brand new.…
- STEPHEN, 12/18/06
CHICAGO
i used to think these soaps were a scam and a waste of money, but nothing works better at making my synthetics smell fresh and it keep the water-wicking intact. i use this st…
- GEORGE, 05/20/08
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Did destink the stinky, but beloved, capilene. Went through an extra rinse cycle on the front loader, but comes out smelling a little like chlorine.
Chlorine smells bett…
- Phil, 05/02/10
Between Mt Rainier and Mt Olympus
I got "sick" on a 4th of july camping trip and ended up puking inside my sleeping bag. I bought this to wash the bag. It came out of the washer like new!…
- Matthew, 11/09/10
I hadn't washed my sleeping bag in 2 years... it smelled like a used burial shroud. My girlfriend wanted me to throw it away, but I ordered some down wash from Moosejaw inste…
- SHAD, 06/18/09
Portland OR
First time user of Nikwax products. Decided to try it given that my jackets started to smell like a bad combination of all of my favorite restaurants. Definitely eliminated th…
- Jen, 12/30/11
Wisconsin
The Nikwax products were easy to use (just follow the directions!) and did exactly what they advertised. I didn't apply the water proofing in the washing machine because it ta…
- TIM, 04/02/10
LANSING