Nikwax Down Wash 300ml, Technical Cleaner for Down Gear, Cleans Effectively, Enhances Water Repellency and Maintains Insulation, Down Washing Detergent

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Brings your down jacket back to life, worth every penny I was sceptical about buying a specialist cleaner just for down, but after using this I completely understand why it’s needed. I used it on a well-worn down jacket that had started to feel flat and slightly damp in light rain. After one wash and proper tumble drying, the difference was immediate. The jacket felt lighter, much puffier, and noticeably warmer. It genuinely restored the loft and performance. What stood out most is how well it cleans without damaging the down. Regular detergents can leave residues that attract moisture and reduce insulation, but this product avoids that and helps maintain water resistance. It’s also very straightforward to use. Just add it to the washing machine like normal detergent. There’s no strong chemical smell either, which I appreciated. Pros Restores loft and warmth very effectively Helps improve water resistance Gentle on down with no residue build-up Easy to use in a standard wash Cons More expensive than regular detergent Proper drying is still essential for best results Overall, if you own a down jacket or sleeping bag, this is well worth it. It helps extend the life of your gear and keeps it performing as it should. I would definitely buy it again.

I can’t recommend this down wash enough. In my view it’s the best. I’ve got a few down coats (some are synthetic down) including an expensive Jack Wolfskin winter-weight waterproof, windproof heavy duty jacket. I’ve just washed that and followed up with the wash-in waterproofer from Nikwax and the coat came up like brand new. I’m really impressed with how easy it is to use in the washing machine and it gives excellent results every time. There’s no odour and it removes all stains. Highly recommended and personally I wouldn’t use anything else. The one litre bottle is great value for money too. Thank you.

Good stuff. Instructions not English on the bottle i received but wasn't a problem.

Ideal product for down filled items

Easy to use, works a treat. Great product. Been using for decades. Thank you

Great product used it with great success on my goose duvet

Very pleased worked a treat also quick delivery ( arrived christmas day )

If you have anything that’s down, this is stuff to use when you wash it. Follow the instructions.

Ok

Good to wash your technical water proof clothes

okay

I was recommended to use this from REI for my son's new sleeping bag. He attended Philmont, and it needed to be washed on his return. This worked wonderfully. Easy to use and better than anything I've tried before on a sleeping bag. It's now on my must-have gear list.

I've been using this every few seasons to clean my Patagonia down jacket for years now and it consistently delivers. The down comes out clean without losing its loft — throw the jacket in the dryer with a couple of tennis balls afterward and it fluffs back up like new. It's become a reliable part of my jacket care routine and I wouldn't use anything else on a quality down jacket. Who this is for: Anyone with a down jacket worth looking after. Particularly good for premium jackets where you want to clean without compromising the fill. Bottom line: Does exactly what down wash should do. A trusted product I keep coming back to. Recommended.