Advantages: It Works, It's environmentally friendly and cheap Disadvantages: Not a lot
products can also be used on leather and are especially good when the leather is still wet. You wash off the muck, apply the Nikwax, wipe it over and allow it to dry naturally. DON?T put them in front of a raging fire, you?ll dry them too fast and ruin them, you knew that right? Theory goes that the water-based emulsion is drawn into the wet areas and waterproofs most where the boots are wettest! Perfect! Even better than that?.it works! There are many different versions of the water based product available for different waterproofing applications, from down filled jackets to horse blankets and saddles, tents, sleeping bags, walking clothing and equipment and climbing ropes to name just a few.
Application.
You can wipe it on, brush it on, spray it on, put it in the washing machine (best option for jackets and the like) safe in ...
Advantages: Works great Disadvantages: Little expensive.
together and then leave to soak for 5 minutes, after the 5 minutes are up rinse the item(s) thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear.
Drying is easy too, depending what the garment care label says you can either leave the item(s) to drip dry or shove it straight into your tumble dryer on a low setting.
So, what are the benefits of using Nikwax on your clothing? (Taken from the Nikwax website.)
Adds / renews water repellency and revives breathability
Maintains insulation, keeping you warm
Minimises weight gain
Prolongs the life of gear and optimises performance in wet weather
Easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine, no tumble drying required
Will not affect cosmetic appearance
WaterBased - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous
Does not contain fluorocarbons
Guaranteed ...
Advantages: Better than soap & Water Disadvantages: Applicator a bit annoying
I feel like I am always having to clean shoes and boots, be it my own shoes or my partners work boots, even my son's Wellingtons, I swear I never stop. Thankfully Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel is a fantastic sponge on revitalising cleaner for all types of footwear; it will work on all combinations of any fabric and is even suitable for breathable fabrics such as Gore-Tex, SympaTex and eVENT. This means I can clean all our shoes with just the one product, from walking boots to trainers and everything in between. The bonus to it being ?sponge on? is that the head of the cleaning bottle has a spongy/scrubby material stuck onto it so you can use this to work away any stubborn dirt.
This particular Nikwax product comes in a white bottle with a green lid, and is only available in one size which is 125ml which costs around £3 ...
