scizod

I must have sat in something last season because I took my jacket and pants out today and there is a lot of grime on the backside. Could I just use some regular powdered detergent in the wash and clean my clothing using the gentle cycle or do I have to buy that expensive soap that they sell in ski shops. I would prefer the cheap stuff. I do have a bottle of grangers spray-on waterproofing for synthetic fabrics. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

KIRKWOOD-$LUT

DO NOT USE SOAP!!!

read the lable on the jacket

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PapaWood

Powdered detergent is generally what most outerwear say to use. Use a cold, very gentle cycle.

WickedWheat

You should be ashamed of yourself for just now getting your gear out.

Just Playin.... I just give it to the wife and she washes it like all the other dark colors.

Snowolf

It is best to use the Nikwax wash if you can. If you can`t it is best to use a powdered detegent like Tide in warm or cold water. Do not use high heat in dryer. You can get away with this a time or two, but it will ruin the waterproofing. Not all is lost if that happens, just use the Nikwax wash in waterproofing and you`re back in business. Do not use liquid detegent unless you are ready to re waterproof the stuff right after.

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PaoloSmythe

you do not have 'care instruction labels'?

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Snowolf

Yeah we do....they`re in Chinese....

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PaoloSmythe

so they are dry cleaner compatible?

job done

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scizod

it say do not dry clean. I guess the dry cleaners use some funky chemicals. I am hearing different answers from everyone. Some say use powdered detergent in cold gentle cycle, some say use the special waterproofing soap, some say dry clean. I am going to find some mild powder detergent and spray on the granger waterproof. I just don't want to spend $25 on something I will use twice.

PaoloSmythe

in my neck o' da woods, the 'drycleaners' are able to do more than just dry (ie chemical) cleaning.

i trust their expertise, rather than looking for random bottles under my kitchen sink.

but good luck

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