Kilbride Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I have a variety of waterproof coats that have been used several times, i have been hesitant to wash these as i am afraid of damaging them, they are now getting a bit wiffy, smells of wet dog etc. I will be tackling a hand wash of my shooting clothes and was wondering what detergents people use that doesnt damage the waterproof membrane in the clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Just hang them on the washing line and hand wash with warm soapy water , Then you can decide how hard to rub if there spots of blood etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 20 minutes ago, Bigbob said: Just hang them on the washing line and hand wash with warm soapy water , Then you can decide how hard to rub if there spots of blood etc nail on the head......hand wash with fairy snowflakes or similar....treat them like a very expensive jumper......some of the coats can be machine washed on a gentle wash...but be careful of the washing powder........spin dry after rinsing hang out side on line check the label as well....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 GRANGERS Performance wash. I used to use this on my walking coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Nikwax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 & the destructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I just hang my coats out to dry every now and then, if they get a real soaking then I take them and put them in the drying room at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Centrepin said: & the destructions If they really need a wash this but run the washing machine empty without detergent for a cycle to flush it through. If not just soak in water then hose down before drying.in some cases a run through the drier can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I've used Nikwax for years on allsorts. If you do need to up the water repellency use some Fabsil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 33 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: If they really need a wash this but run the washing machine empty without detergent for a cycle to flush it through. If not just soak in water then hose down before drying.in some cases a run through the drier can help. 1 hour ago, Centrepin said: & the destructions Wise words - used this stuff for years ! re a top up re water proofing the tins from aldi are top notch and a couple of quid ! Keep some in stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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