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product_id: 21763407
title: "Down Wash, 1L, Detergent for down jackets and sleeping bags, outdoor apparel, clean, care, protect"
brand: "nikwax"
price: "£35.02"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Nikwax"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/21763407-down-wash-1l-detergent-for-down-jackets-and-sleeping-bags
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
---

# PFAS-free, eco-friendly water-based Safe for all down-fill types 1L concentrated liquid formula Down Wash, 1L, Detergent for down jackets and sleeping bags, outdoor apparel, clean, care, protect

**Brand:** nikwax
**Price:** £35.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦆 Keep your down gear fresh, fluffy, and ready for the wild!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Down Wash, 1L, Detergent for down jackets and sleeping bags, outdoor apparel, clean, care, protect by nikwax
- **How much does it cost?** £35.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/21763407-down-wash-1l-detergent-for-down-jackets-and-sleeping-bags)

## Best For

- nikwax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikwax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Down Care:** Perfect for jackets, sleeping bags, and bedding with down or down blends
- • **Eco-Conscious & Safe:** PFAS-free, non-toxic, unscented, and machine washable for guilt-free care
- • **Boosts Water Repellency:** Enhances natural water resistance of down and outer fabrics for all-weather protection
- • **Preserves Loft & Warmth:** Maintains insulating properties to keep you cozy on every adventure
- • **Gentle yet Powerful Cleaning:** Specialty formula removes residues without harming delicate down fibers

## Overview

Nikwax Down Wash is a 1L specialty liquid detergent designed specifically for cleaning down-filled apparel and gear. Unlike household detergents, it safely removes dirt without leaving water-attracting residues, preserving the loft, warmth, and water repellency of down items. This PFAS-free, water-based formula is machine washable, unscented, and ideal for jackets, sleeping bags, and bedding, ensuring your outdoor essentials stay protected and performing season after season.

## Description

Specialty cleaner designed to safely clean down filled apparel and gear. Household detergents can damage the down by leaving behind water attracting residues

Review: Keeps down gear working - Restores loft to down gear that's gotten compressed and flattened over time. Actually cleans it right without damaging the down like regular detergent would. Follow the instructions and your down gear works like new again instead of looking sad and flat. Takes time to do properly but worth it for expensive gear that you want to last. Extends the life of what you own instead of having to replace it. Makes down jackets and sleeping bags perform better. The smell after washing is clean. Brings gear back to life when it's lost performance. Essential if you own quality down products.
Review: Great purchase! - I like this down wash but the bottle is too small for the price. I used the whole bottle for just one parka. It cleans really well though but you have to clean the dirty spots manually first, than put it in a large basin or bathtub to soak, and finally, put it in the washing machine. I first just put my parka in the washing machine but it didn't come out clean. So, I had to do the steps I described above. My North Face white parka now looks brand new and fluffy. I recommend it but I wish the bottle was either bigger, or cheaper though.

## Features

- Specialty Cleaner for Down-Filled Items: Designed to safely clean down filled apparel and gear without leaving water attracting residues that household detergents can leave behind
- Easy Wash-In Application: Improves the water repellency of all types of down-fill as well as the outer fabric while maintaining loft and insulating properties of down filled items
- Recommended Use: Suitable for use on jackets, gear and bedding with down-fill, down blends, or water resistant down such as Nikwax Hydrophobic Down
- PFAS-Free Formula: Water based, non-persistent formulation that contains no optical brighteners or added scent and is machine wash safe
- Convenient Dosage: One full cap of product is approximately 50ml for easy measurement and application
- Large 1L Bottle: Provides multiple washes for your down jackets, sleeping bags, and outdoor apparel to keep them clean and performing at their best

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00XI1WWKE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #530 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #12 in Cleaners |
| Brand | Nikwax |
| Brand Name | Nikwax |
| Cleaning Agent Formulation | Detergent |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,522 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00703861003301 |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Down Cleaner |
| Item Volume | 1000 ml |
| Item Weight | 2.3 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Nikwax |
| Material Feature | Water Based |
| Material Features | Water Based |
| Material Type Free | PFAS Free |
| Model Number | 1K3 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 703861003301 |
| Product Benefits | Non-Toxic |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Size | 33.8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Specialty Cleaner for Down |
| Special Ingredients | Water Based |
| Specific Uses For Product | Cleaning Down |
| Surface Recommendation | Down |
| UPC | 703861003301 |
| Unit Count | 33.8 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikwax
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Material Feature:** Water Based
- **Scent:** Unscented
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Cleaning Down

## Images

![Down Wash, 1L, Detergent for down jackets and sleeping bags, outdoor apparel, clean, care, protect - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NhoR8UJjL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keeps down gear working
*by W***M on June 17, 2026*

Restores loft to down gear that's gotten compressed and flattened over time. Actually cleans it right without damaging the down like regular detergent would. Follow the instructions and your down gear works like new again instead of looking sad and flat. Takes time to do properly but worth it for expensive gear that you want to last. Extends the life of what you own instead of having to replace it. Makes down jackets and sleeping bags perform better. The smell after washing is clean. Brings gear back to life when it's lost performance. Essential if you own quality down products.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great purchase!
*by A***R on April 13, 2026*

I like this down wash but the bottle is too small for the price. I used the whole bottle for just one parka. It cleans really well though but you have to clean the dirty spots manually first, than put it in a large basin or bathtub to soak, and finally, put it in the washing machine. I first just put my parka in the washing machine but it didn't come out clean. So, I had to do the steps I described above. My North Face white parka now looks brand new and fluffy. I recommend it but I wish the bottle was either bigger, or cheaper though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They said it shouldn’t be done
*by P***A on March 16, 2024*

I’ve owned my Canada Goose parka for a couple years. I knew going into it that having an expensive, Dry Clean Only white coat would be stressful, but I found an irresistible deal and decided to take a chance. Plus, I do think the white looks very stylish. Spot cleaning worked okay for a while, but over time certain areas built up grime that I just couldn’t remove. There is no dry cleaner anywhere near me that specializes in Canada Goose, so I was afraid I’d have to accept a dingy coat until I could afford a different color. But I kept wondering “what if” and the internet convinced me I could probably wash my coat. I know it’s quite privileged to be able to experiment with a Canada Goose and risk ruining it, but it was heading toward ruination anyway in my mind. I decided to try Nikwax because it was most commonly recommended. I used two capfuls and followed their recommendation to use a slow spin and extra rinse. I was thrilled to see that there was no color bleed whatsoever from the black trim or the patch! All of the dinginess washed right out! I popped it in the dryer with some dryer balls and ran several 60-minute sessions on the lowest heat setting. It puffed up nicely with only a few clumps that I broke up by hands. I didn’t have any issues with greasy looking spots or stains that others have reported. Some minor things to be aware of: - the fleece lining of the pockets pilled up a bit and feels less velvety soft. A bummer, but it’s not seen and a small price to pay for a clean coat - I stupidly did not think to button up the flap that covers the zipper, and there’s some very minor chipping of paint from the zips clinking around in the dryer - You’ll void the warranty if you machine wash, but my coat didn’t have a warranty anyway (as far as I know) since I bought it used. Overall I’m beyond pleased with this product, and the knowledge that I can stress less about keeping my coat pristine each winter. Kicking myself for not taking “before” pictures, but the after pics show that it emerged unscathed.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Nikwax Down Wash.Direct
- Nikwax Tech Wash 34 fl. oz., Nikwax Tech Wash Technical Cleaner for Jackets and Outerwear, Restores Waterproofing in Rain, Ski, and Snow Gear, Safe for Gore-Tex and DWR
- Nikwax Down Proof Wash-in Waterproofing Restores DWR Water Repellency to Down Filled Jackets, Outerwear, Vests, Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Bedding, Revitalizes and Protects Insulation and Loft

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*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-09-29*