Comments for Nikwax NA https://nikwax.com/en-us/ Nikwax Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:50:45 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on How to Wash and Waterproof a Down Jacket by Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-wash-a-down-jacket/#comment-31787 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:16:34 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2113#comment-31787 In reply to Joanne.

Yes absolutely! It will take much longer to dry however. If air drying, we recommend occasionally massaging any down clumps to spread out the down. This will help expedite the drying process.

]]> Comment on How to Clean and Re-Waterproof your Rain Jacket by Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-31786 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:15:17 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-31786 In reply to Büyükhan.

Hello! Absolutely no need to iron! This is a remnant from when factory-applied DWR were PFAS-based. As Nikwax is PFAS-free, there is no need to heat activate it. Feel free to air dry, or if you’re in a hurry a tumble dry on low will work as well.

]]> Comment on How to Clean & Waterproof Shoes and Boots by Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-waterproof-shoes-and-boots/#comment-31785 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:13:55 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2047#comment-31785 In reply to Stacy Bennett.

Hi Stacy! If they are brand new and have not dirt or residue on them, then a gentle scrub with some water to wet the leather before applying the Nubuck & Suede Proof will work just fine. Happy Waterproofing!

]]> Comment on How to Clean and Re-Waterproof your Rain Jacket by Büyükhan https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-31621 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:48:11 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-31621 Hello. I washed my Gore-Tex jacket (Millet Kamet Light 3L Gore-Tex) with “Tech Wash”. Afterwards, I used “TX Direct Spray On” and air-dried it. Do I need to iron it afterwards? Is ironing necessary for the DWR to activate? The jacket label says it’s ironable, but I don’t understand why.

Thank you in advance.

]]> Comment on How to Clean & Waterproof Shoes and Boots by Stacy Bennett https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-waterproof-shoes-and-boots/#comment-31343 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:22:53 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2047#comment-31343 Do I have to use cleaner if my suede shoes are brand new? I want to waterproof them. Can I just use a little warm water and a brush before the Waterproofer or does it have to be gel?

]]> Comment on How to Wash and Waterproof a Down Jacket by Joanne https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-wash-a-down-jacket/#comment-31176 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:49:11 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2113#comment-31176 Hi, is it okay to hang it to dry after washing it in the washing machine?

]]> Comment on How to Wash Merino Wool with Nikwax by Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-wash-merino-wool-with-nikwax/#comment-26954 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:42:34 +0000 https://nikwax.com/en-us/?p=11130#comment-26954 In reply to Bob.

Yes indeed! I myself sometimes don’t have a totally full load of merino wool items, so will add in some synthetic activewear or cotton. It won’t hurt them!

]]> Comment on How to Wash Merino Wool with Nikwax by Bob https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-wash-merino-wool-with-nikwax/#comment-26869 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:09:41 +0000 https://nikwax.com/en-us/?p=11130#comment-26869 Is Nikwax Wool Wash safe to use on products which are not wool?

]]> Comment on How to Clean & Waterproof Shoes and Boots by Niels https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-waterproof-shoes-and-boots/#comment-25993 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:19:08 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2047#comment-25993 In reply to Heidi Allen.

Good to know Heidi. Bought a pair of Keen Targhee IV Mid Waterproof boots, and Nikwax Fabric and Leather Proof Waterproofing, but haven’t found instructions for waterproofing the new boots. Your reply to Terry was quite helpful.

]]> Comment on How To Clean and Waterproof Your Leather Gloves! by Anna https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-your-leather-gloves/#comment-23761 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:38:01 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2162#comment-23761 ]]> I’ve just bought some gorgeous leather motogirl motorbike gloves, which i found out the hard way, they are not waterproof!

Now that I know I can use this stuff, I’ll be giving it a go!

Thank you 🙂

]]> Comment on How to Clean and Re-Waterproof your Rain Jacket by Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-rain-jacket/#comment-23015 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:10:16 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2089#comment-23015 In reply to Dennis.

Hi Dennis, no need to use both! If you used the wash-in waterproofing (like TX.Direct Wash-in) after cleaning, then you do not need to use the spray on.

]]> Comment on How to Wash and Waterproof a Down Jacket by Heidi Allen https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-wash-a-down-jacket/#comment-23014 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:09:19 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2113#comment-23014 In reply to Dan S.

Hi Dan, with Nikwax waterproofers you do not need heat to reactivate the water-repellency. Needing heat is the result of a PFAS-based DWR. However, since you just washed in Tech Wash and did not re-apply the waterproofing, it’s possible that by adding some heat during the drying cycle (if the garment’s care label allows it) will somewhat rejuvenate the existing factory-applied DWR.

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