Nikwax Rug Wash is a natural vegetable-based soap cleaner for all animal rugs and coats.
Nikwax Rug Wash is the safe way to thoroughly clean, and revitalize insulation, water repellency and breathability of your animal’s rugs and coats.
Why breathability is essential for the comfort of your animal…
Your animal is most likely to get clammy and uncomfortable in wet or damp conditions if the breathability of their waterproof rug or coat is impaired. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the rug/coat can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your animal rug/coat must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Rug Wash™ will revitalize the DWR and therefore breathability of your animal rug/coat, keeping your animal comfortable.
Use Nikwax Rug Wash™ when your animal rugs and coats soak up water…
Your waterproof animal rugs and coats could be soaking up water because the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised by dirt, or because it’s been cleaned with a conventional laundry detergent. Dirt attracts water and household detergents leave water attracting (hydrophilic) residues, leading to fabric ‘wetting out’ in wet or damp conditions.
If your animal rugs or coats are relatively new, or recently treated with Nikwax Rug Proof™, then cleaning with Nikwax Rug Wash™ will not only remove contaminants, such as dirt and residues left behind by household detergents, but also revitalize DWR.
How Nikwax Rug Wash™ provides comfort for your animal…
Nikwax Rug Wash™ is a highly effective cleaner, which also revitalizes existing Durable Water Repellency (DWR) and improves breathability. This protects your animal from getting wet in the rain and prevents the build up of condensation inside rugs and coats, maintaining the comfort of your animal.
Nikwax Rug Wash™ is the safe way to thoroughly clean your waterproof animal rugs and coats, optimizing their performance and extending their useable life. Washing machine application is quick, easy, and ensures that the whole rug is thoroughly cleaned.
Use Nikwax Rug Wash™ in the washing machine…
Use undiluted Rug Wash™ and a sponge or soft nylon brush to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use detergents.
Top Loading Machine Wash:
Place maximum of 1 blanket in washing machine*.
After the machine has filled, add 5fl oz/150ml. Add an extra 2fl oz/50ml for hard water areas.
Ensure washing machine is large enough to allow freedom of movement of rug in drum.
Set cycle to Heavy and Warm, medium water level.
Front Loading Machine Wash:
Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
Place maximum of 1 blanket in washing machine*.
Add 3.5fl oz/100ml of Rug Wash™. Add an additional 2fl oz/50ml for hard water areas.
Set cycle to Synthetics and Warm (40°C).
* For large items we recommend using a commercial laundrette.