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Gear and Clothing Washes

Gear and Clothing Washes

Waterproof Your Leather Gloves

How to Waterproof Your Leather Gloves

Rick Meade
Waterproof your leather gloves to make them last for many snow seasons to come. Follow these steps and apply waterproof wax to protect them from the snow.
How to Care for your Biking Gear

Beat the Rain: Waterpoof your Cycling Gear

Rick Meade
Bike commuting can leave layers of grit and grime on your biking gear. Treat and waterproof your gear regularly to help it last for miles to come.
Waterproof Hiking Boots

How to Waterproof Hiking Boots

Rick Meade
Have a favorite pair of waterproof hiking boots? Treat your boots with Nikwax products to help them last through the years.
Nikwax Tech Wash

Bead Up, Don’t Wet Out: How to Wash Your Waterproof Jacket

Rick Meade
Not ready to let your favorite rain jacket go? Consider treating it with Nikwax Tech Wash and stay dry on those rainy day outings and adventures.
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How to Wash Your Down Jacket With Nikwax

Rick Meade
Washing a down jacket requires some specific care. Here are the steps to follow to clean and reinvigorate your down jacket.

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