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Grubby jacket can I wash with oxy-action powder
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Hello snowHead

I read a thread about washing skiwear last year so I used soap flakes that I dissolved first then reproofed with an aerosol I bought at a ski shop. It didn't come up that well though, the jacket is an O'neill in a pale blue. the shell fabric is something called Oberstoff Tessuto, whatever that means Puzzled . The cuffs in particular still looked grubby to me. It is about 7 years old but otherwise still perfect.

Has anyone ever added Oxy-action powder to the wash. I am going to use a different proofer this year, you spray it on when its damp and then tumble dry on a cool setting to fix it. Its made for peter storm by grangers says its suitable for gortex and eVENT fabrics. I did a good job on my riding jackets.

Any advice welcome.

Thankyou.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

I use Nikwax Tech Wash in the washing machine for mine. Rub some of the liquid into the stains before putting it in the wash.
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I just wash my ski gear in the washing machine with Ariel same as I would with any item of clothing. I guess some people will throw their hands up in horror at this revelation but it's never been an issue for me.
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Thanks both of you, Its in the machine now I'll let you know how is turns out. Puzzled
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The Nikwax website is good at telly what to use on your kit and Nikwax always bring my kit, be it hiking, sailing, skiing or anything else, up nice and clean and just as waterproof!
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queen bodecia, me too.
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davkt wrote:
The Nikwax website is good at telling you what to use on your kit and Nikwax always bring my kit, be it hiking, sailing, skiing or anything else, up nice and clean and just as waterproof!
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 After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
After all it is free Go on u know u want to!

Yep, Nikwash Techwash seems to do fine - it's expensive though. Whether you can use detergents depends on the fabric - I don't think it's good for goretex and similar. will get it clean, but will affect the breathability and maybe waterproofness too. having said that, I have yet to wear my two year old jacket out in the rain, so it wouldn't really matter if I had messed up the waterproofing.

It's best not to use a fast spin - can force open the stitching/sealing on the seams.
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Well its all done and ready for March. Looks much better now.

Thanks, I'v used my grangers spray but when its gone I'll get some Nikwax, I bet its cheaper than a new jacket Laughing

Yep and I reduced the spin rate, the label said dont spin but then It would take ages to tumble on cool and the spray I used said use on washed garment before tumbling cool.

5 weeks to go what can I do to fill the time all I need is a bag to put my skis and the rest of my stuff in now.
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