Feb 16, 2010 · The Woolite is quite mild and would be fine for a down bag, plus you can use it to wash your baselayers… I generally just buy the down wash, and wash all my down stuff at the same time. Vests, jackets, whatever, to maximize use of the soap and just get all the hassle out of the way at once. Be gentle with the wet bag, lotsa weight on baffles ...

Jul 10, 2010 · A mild soap, such as Woolite or Ivory liguid (not the dish detergent), should not damage the DWR coating on a down bag. For my quilts, I use the gentle cycle, spin in the perma-press cycle to get more of the water out, then dry in the perma-press cycle with tennis balls and fabric softener sheets.

May 29, 2014 · 5. Only use about 2/3 the amount of soap that the down-soap-bottle manufacturer suggests, for most down garment manufacturers use somewhat bad down (600-700+ fill), whereas Nunatak only uses the best 800+ fill that can be found, which also means that much less soap is needed when washing the garment or sleeping bag.

Apr 21, 2021 · Use the NORMAL OR GENTLE CYCLE, cold water cycle with use about 2/3 the amount of soap that the down-soap-bottle manufacturer suggests (Aprox. 2.5 oz soap for a sleeping bag or quilt), with a cold water rinse. Run the item just washed through a complete second cycle WITHOUT soap. This will ensure that the soap residue is completely rinsed out.

Apr 28, 2009 · Don't use tennis shoes in the dryer with your down bag! They are too heavy and can damage the baffles. Professional cleaning is harsh and can damage the natural lofting ability of the down feathers. Use a front load washer, mild or special down soap, and rinse several times. Gentle cycle, warm or cold water.

Jan 5, 2010 · You can replenish your DWR many times before you have to put more on. Wash the jacket in a non-detergent soap, double rinse it, and then put it in a dryer (medium heat) for 45 min to 60 min. The heat reforms the spikes that keep the surface dry. Fluorocarbon is the best option if you need to reapply it.

Oct 23, 2017 · All soaps are a form of detergent or surfactant. They generally all do *some* harm to down, but some is better than others. Graingers or Nikwax is what most consider soap. Use only about a tablespoon or so in a laundry cycle. Mostly, people oils/sweat and spills can be removed with water. Even water can kill down but very slowly.

Oct 2, 2016 · I just add the mirazyme to a wash, using the down soap. Does not affect the down loft or performance in any way. In fact one quilt I bought (new) had such a stink I washed it TWICE in a row and it worked very well. No more smell. I’d spot treat the area where the mildew is before washing also.

May 19, 2013 · •Use down soap such as Nikwax Down Wash or ReviveX Down Cleaner Concentrate. These specially formulated cleaners will help to preserve the natural oils in the down while still getting your item clean and restoring its loft. In a pinch, you can use mild, non-detergent soap diluted with water. Never use bleach, bleach-alternatives or fabric ...

Feb 5, 2016 · Good down (>700fp) is mostly powder down, not the stalky down in cheaper lower lofting down fills. But, there is usually some. Bending these stalks can be bad, these are often permanently kinked. There is no way to repair that. Storing down damp & compressed can create a permanent problem. Molds, fungi, bacteria, and bugs can destroy down.