Nikwax Down Wash.Direct

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 4,696 ratings

Price: 12.95

Last update: 02-25-2025


About this item

Specialty cleaner designed to safely clean down filled apparel and gear. Household detergents can damage the down by leaving behind water attracting residues
Easy wash-in application improves the water repellency of all types of down-fill as well as the outer fabric. Maintains loft and insulating properties of down filled items
Recommended for use on jackets, gear and bedding with down-fill, down blends, or water resistant down (such as Nikwax Hydrophobic Down)
Nikwax products are PFAS-free, water based, non-persistent, and contain no optical brighteners or added scent; machine wash safe
One full cap of product is approximately 50ml.
Enhances performance of Nikwax Down Proof waterproofing treatment.

Product information

Technical Details

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H ‎7.05 x 2.05 x 1.97 inches
Package Weight ‎0.38 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎3 x 3 x 9 inches
Item Weight ‎0.1 Kilograms
Brand Name ‎Nikwax
Model Name ‎Down Wash.Direct
Color ‎One Color
Material ‎Water Based
Suggested Users ‎unisex-adult
Number of Items ‎1
Manufacturer ‎Nikwax
Part Number ‎DL1K1
Model Year ‎2015
Style ‎Down Wash Direct 10 Fl. Oz.
Size ‎10 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Sport Type ‎Camping & Hiking

Top reviews from the United States

  • Ray D
    5.0 out of 5 stars works great
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
    I have an old Campmor 20F down rectangular bag that I bought in the early-90's. It was dirty and smelly from years of use. Being afraid of damaging the down, I never got around to washing it back then. Then it was stored in the downstairs closet for years. This wash worked very well and the bag is again fluffy and extremely pleasant to sleep in again. I can't say this wash is any better than the others, but if you are worried about damaging your precious down sleeping bag, just follow the simple directions on the bottle and it will come out great. I found that after the wash and rinse cycle, let the bag dry for a day spread out in a room with a dehumidifier, then run it in the dryer at low heat or no heat with a few other objects and it works very well separating and fluffing the down. I also washed two down jackets the same way and they came out awesome too.
  • nibbles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Generous supply, effective on down comforter
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
    I have a full size down comforter and a new, extra large, top loading LG HE washer. This product did a fine job gently and thoroughly cleaning my comforter, leaving behind no scents to bother me, but as we know a lot of patience and human interaction is the key to success. Below is my top loading success story. Commercial front loading is so much easier, but wasn't an option.

    I didn't have a duvet cover for a while. So my comforter was dirty.
    My tub will fill with 40 gal, so I chose to use 250 ml of Nikwax.
    I suspected that wasn't enough soap, which is judged by when the water starts to feel slippery.
    But it was more than the max fill of my dispenser. So I backed off to 200 ml and chose the Bedding cycle.

    After letting it fill and do its thing for 5min, it's time to pause it and get busy squeezing out the air. In a top loader, you'll never wash your down comforter if it's floating above the water. It's like a life jacket, and that's impressive. If there's ever a flash flood, grab your comforter.

    So you squeeze and squeeze and work around this heavy thing, which is really hard to do. If you get exhausted, try a different technique. You may have success with a vertical drop and a horizontal tug. You've got to get that air out, but it doesn't have be perfect. Just make progress. Next resume the cycle, and then 5min later pause, squeeze, and resume. Your final goal is to get 90% of the air out, but you won't get there in one wash usually, because the washing part of the cycle is only 20min. What happens is during the spin, the weight of the comforter will push out more air, leaving it like Ken after Barbie left, somewhat deflated.

    I repeated washed my comforter on Bedding cycle a total of 3 times, using 200 ml, 250 ml, and 300 ml of Nikwax. The final wash it was a tiny little thing with at the bottom of the tub with all of the air pretty much out. It took all day. Then it's on to drying with six wool dryer balls on the lowest heat setting, slow and steady, adjusting things often to avoid hot spots when the comforter expands and blocks the holes. Okay have fun!
  • Jet Dog
    5.0 out of 5 stars It worked well with no damage or issues.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
    Washed 2 jackets per wash. NO problems with my down Arcteryx, Patagonia, Kuhl, and REI brand jackets.
    Gently dried on very low heat with several wool dryer balls. Recommend, don't hesitate or stress.
  • Jeff Morris
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good product, but a couple things you should know
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
    I bought the Down Duo-Pack (Down Wash.Direct + Down Proof). The wash is fine, standard stuff. I'd never used Down Proof before, however, but I wanted to get my Patagonia jacket treated for an upcoming trip. As you can see in the attached photo, my jacket (on the right), looks a bit lighter than my wife's untreated jacket on the left. I suppose it's to be expected that a wax-like waterproofing would turn colors a bit lighter and more faded-looking, but it would be nice if Nikwax would tell you that.

    Aside from the slight faded look and a bit of a waxy-chemical smell (even after it's dried), the product seems to be working as intended.

    The other thing Nikwax could do is update their instructions. Currently they say to ONLY use a front-load washer if you're going to machine wash, but a top-load washer (without agitator) works just fine. I think the only reason they say front-load only is because top-loaders with center agitators can be a bit rough on delicate baffle seams in down items.
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    Jeff Morris
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good product, but a couple things you should know
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
    I bought the Down Duo-Pack (Down Wash.Direct + Down Proof). The wash is fine, standard stuff. I'd never used Down Proof before, however, but I wanted to get my Patagonia jacket treated for an upcoming trip. As you can see in the attached photo, my jacket (on the right), looks a bit lighter than my wife's untreated jacket on the left. I suppose it's to be expected that a wax-like waterproofing would turn colors a bit lighter and more faded-looking, but it would be nice if Nikwax would tell you that.

    Aside from the slight faded look and a bit of a waxy-chemical smell (even after it's dried), the product seems to be working as intended.

    The other thing Nikwax could do is update their instructions. Currently they say to ONLY use a front-load washer if you're going to machine wash, but a top-load washer (without agitator) works just fine. I think the only reason they say front-load only is because top-loaders with center agitators can be a bit rough on delicate baffle seams in down items.
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  • TB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
    I had to wash my fancy lightweight down jacket (Patagonia) before sending it back to them for zipper repair. They won't accept unwashed stuff (I don't blame them--just a fact). I followed the directions - dunked it in a big bucket and sloshed it around and rinsed it well. I have a top-loading Speed Queen and they don't recommend putting itin a top-loader (good way to rip it). Dried it by first wrapping it in a towel and pressing out the water with my arms, then laying it out for around a day on towels. After awhile, dried it on lowest setting in dryer using three wool balls to bounce around with it. Did that a few times until it seemed truly dry. Then I hung it up in the basement just to make sure it was completely dry before putting it in the coat closet. It came out great! Down seems even puffier/springier! Doesn't have any scent. The only thing is how much down stuff do I have? Will I ever use this again? Big full bottle. Might ask my friends if they have any down stuff and want some of it.

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