Comments on: How to Clean and Waterproof Horse Blankets https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/ Nikwax Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:45:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mia Evans https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/#comment-5518 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:32:30 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2524#comment-5518 Thanks for helping me understand that there would be a need for hand scrubbing if we have heavier blankets before they are sent through the washer. I will keep that in mind if I ever get waterproof blankets like those once I join a horse lifestyle subscription box. It’s because I will be joining one next year since I plan on getting my own horse now that I live in a bigger area.

]]> By: Robert https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/#comment-5512 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 23:13:22 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2524#comment-5512 We wash 500 horse blankets a year. SJJ properties also know as Fremont Laudromat. Michigan. Love your products

]]> By: Whitney Maybelle https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/#comment-5510 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:49:18 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2524#comment-5510 I love Rug Wash and Rug Proof! It has been the best, I always took them to be drycleaned but I love this product too much. The waterproofing is amazing. Thanks so much!

]]> By: nikwax https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/#comment-5506 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 23:49:45 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2524#comment-5506 In reply to Penny Coventry.

Hey Penny,

You’re best off using Rug Wash and Rug Proof, for horse blankets and sheets. However, if you’re going to use Tech Wash and TX, the best application method is using a commercial-size laundry machine, large enough to fit the horse sheets comfortably. Using a machine eliminates any user error, and ensures that you won’t “miss a spot.” However, submerging the sheets into a deluded TX solution in a large bucket can work too. The directions for hand application are on the bottles. Hope that helps! – Brennon

]]> By: Penny Coventry https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/#comment-5505 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 13:20:28 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2524#comment-5505 I have Tekwash and TXdirect. I am washing two horse sheets to rewateroof. What is the best way to use the TX? I heard letting them soak in it. How long do I do this? I will hang to dry.

]]> By: nikwax https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/#comment-5504 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:44:43 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2524#comment-5504 In reply to Sandie Frick.

Hey Sandie! Yes, you can sponge on Rug Proof. You can learn how to do it HERE; underneath the “Use Nikwax Rug Proof in the washing machine” heading, you’ll see another sub-heading called “Apply Nikwax Rug Proof by hand.” Hope that helps! – Brennon

]]> By: Sandie Frick https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/#comment-5503 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:32:49 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2524#comment-5503 I have already had my horse blankets washed professionally but they no longer offer the water proofing. I have read reviews that Nixwax can be sponged on to the blanket. Is this correct. I would prefer to do this.
Thanks

]]> By: nikwax https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/#comment-5502 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:39:11 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2524#comment-5502 In reply to Melody Alexander.

Hey Melody! I assume you’re referencing Rug Wash and Rug Proof, for washing and waterproofing horse blankets? Waterproofing is best done immediately following cleaning. So if you run a cleaning cycle of the blankets with Rug Wash, then run another cycle right after (no drying needed in between cycles) with Rug Proof.

Hope that helps! – Brennon

]]> By: Melody Alexander https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-waterproof-horse-blankets/#comment-5501 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:50:29 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2524#comment-5501 After washing blankets in Nikwash, when and how should I apply Nikwax?

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