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product_id: 347069831
title: "Nikwax Down, Down Wash.Direct, 1L, Specialty Cleaner for Down Jackets, Outerwear, Vests, Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Bedding, Restores Loft, Warmth, Insulation, and Water Repellency"
brand: "nikwax"
price: "B/.213"
currency: PAB
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Nikwax"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/347069831-nikwax-down-down-wash-direct-1l-specialty-cleaner-for-down
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region: Panama
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# Boosts water repellency & loft Safe for all down-filled apparel & gear 1L specialty liquid cleaner Nikwax Down, Down Wash.Direct, 1L, Specialty Cleaner for Down Jackets, Outerwear, Vests, Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Bedding, Restores Loft, Warmth, Insulation, and Water Repellency

**Brand:** nikwax
**Price:** B/.213
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧥 Elevate your down gear’s performance — clean, loft, and repel like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikwax Down, Down Wash.Direct, 1L, Specialty Cleaner for Down Jackets, Outerwear, Vests, Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Bedding, Restores Loft, Warmth, Insulation, and Water Repellency by nikwax
- **How much does it cost?** B/.213 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/347069831-nikwax-down-down-wash-direct-1l-specialty-cleaner-for-down)

## 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

- • **Eco-Conscious Formula:** PFAS-free, water-based, and free from optical brighteners or added scents—safe for you and the planet.
- • **Machine Wash Friendly:** Designed for easy wash-in application compatible with all washing machines, making maintenance effortless.
- • **Loft & Warmth Restored:** Revives the natural volume and insulating properties of your down-filled jackets, quilts, and sleeping bags.
- • **Water Repellency Enhanced:** Improves the water-resistant performance of both down fill and outer fabrics for all-weather confidence.
- • **Gentle yet Powerful Cleaning:** Specially formulated to protect delicate down fibers from damage caused by regular detergents.

## Overview

Nikwax Down Wash.Direct is a 1L specialty liquid cleaner engineered to safely and effectively clean all down-filled apparel and gear. It restores loft, warmth, and water repellency without damaging delicate down fibers, unlike household detergents. The eco-friendly, PFAS-free formula is machine washable and enhances the performance of water-resistant down treatments, making it the essential maintenance product for premium down outerwear, bedding, and sleeping bags.

## 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: Ich hab das Prosukt benutzt um einen Daunenquilt (Schlafsack bei dem der Rücken offen ist) vor dem ersten Gebrauch zu waschen. Ich hätte nicht erwartet dass die Daunen danach noch mehr Loft (also Volumen) bekommen. Dieses Waschmittel hat meinen Quilt deutlich aufgewertet!
Review: 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!

## Features

- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00XI1WWKE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,262 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #10 in Camping Soap & Shampoo |
| Brand | Nikwax |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (549) |
| Date First Available | 25 September 2015 |
| Format | Liquid |
| Item model number | 1K3 |
| Manufacturer | Nikwax |
| Product Dimensions | 7.62 x 7.62 x 20.32 cm; 1.02 kg |
| Product Name | Down Cleaner |
| Units | 33.81 Milliliters |
| Volume | 1000 Milliliters |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikwax
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Material features:** Water Based
- **Scent:** Unscented
- **Specific uses for product:** Down-filled apparel and gear

## Images

![Nikwax Down, Down Wash.Direct, 1L, Specialty Cleaner for Down Jackets, Outerwear, Vests, Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Bedding, Restores Loft, Warmth, Insulation, and Water Repellency - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NhoR8UJjL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***E on 28 May 2022*

Ich hab das Prosukt benutzt um einen Daunenquilt (Schlafsack bei dem der Rücken offen ist) vor dem ersten Gebrauch zu waschen. Ich hätte nicht erwartet dass die Daunen danach noch mehr Loft (also Volumen) bekommen. Dieses Waschmittel hat meinen Quilt deutlich aufgewertet!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***S on 3 March 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***A on 1 August 2025*

My kids are competitive XC skiers. We live in a winter wonderland. I have to buy this once a year or so to keep up with the down washing. My only complaint: It doesn't do great at getting stains out of jackets, which is annoying because my kids abuse their clothes. But it takes good care of the down so we just deal with stains. It doesn't leave a smell. This will not waterproof, that's a separate step, so don't expect that. I add it just like regular liquid laundry detergent, though pro-tip, we pre-soak our down in a bucket of water to get it wet enough beforehand. New washing machines go by weight and dry down weighs almost nothing, so pre-soak it and then it will wash better. We've used it on sleeping bags, down comforters, jackets, and any other down stuff that comes into the house.

## 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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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*