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Your animal is most likely to get clammy and uncomfortable in wet or damp conditions if the breathability of their waterproof rug or coat is impaired. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the blanket/coat can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your animal blanket/coat must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Rug Wash™ will revitalize the DWR and therefore breathability of your animal blanket/coat, keeping your animal comfortable.

Waterproof fabrics need to be breathable…

Some animals, including dogs and horses, can be subjected to the elements whilst outside. When it rains, waterproof blankets and coats are used to keep them dry and comfortable.

It is important that these waterproof fabrics allow moisture vapor to pass through them, or ‘breathe’; otherwise moisture cannot evaporate, so will condense on the inside of the item. Additionally, if the outer fabric absorbs water and ‘wets out’ the item’s breathability will be reduced. Both of these situations will lead to your animal getting clammy, cold and uncomfortable.

The breathability of blankets and coats can be maintained by ensuring the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) is kept in good condition. Nikwax Rug Wash™ will revitalize the DWR preventing water absorption and maintaining breathability to keep your animals dry and comfortable.

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Rug Wash

Rug Wash

Your animal is most likely to get clammy and uncomfortable in wet or damp conditions if the breathability of their waterproof rug or coat is impaired. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the blanket/coat can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your animal blanket/coat must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Rug Wash™ will revitalize the DWR and therefore breathability of your animal blanket/coat, keeping your animal comfortable.

Waterproof fabrics need to be breathable…

Some animals, including dogs and horses, can be subjected to the elements whilst outside. When it rains, waterproof blankets and coats are used to keep them dry and comfortable.

It is important that these waterproof fabrics allow moisture vapor to pass through them, or ‘breathe’; otherwise moisture cannot evaporate, so will condense on the inside of the item. Additionally, if the outer fabric absorbs water and ‘wets out’ the item’s breathability will be reduced. Both of these situations will lead to your animal getting clammy, cold and uncomfortable.

The breathability of blankets and coats can be maintained by ensuring the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) is kept in good condition. Nikwax Rug Wash™ will revitalize the DWR preventing water absorption and maintaining breathability to keep your animals dry and comfortable.

Apply Nikwax Rug Wash™ in the washing machine… IMPORTANT: Do not use conventional detergents. Use undiluted Rug Wash to treat stubborn stains before washing. Industrial, laundromat size machine: 1. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser. 2. Place maximum of 1 blanket in washing machine. 3. Add 5fl oz/150ml of Rug Wash. 4. Select a normal cycle using warm/cold water, slow spin and extra rinse if possible. Use Nikwax Rug Wash™ by hand… Hand Wash (use gloves): 1. Add 3.5fl oz/100ml of Rug Wash to 1 gal/3.8L of warm water in laundry tub or sink. 2. Agitate to mix. 3. Use brush to scrub the solution into fabric paying attention to dirty areas. 4. Rinse thoroughly in clean water. Drying: Do not dry before waterproofing. Air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows. Waterproof blankets at least once a year with Nikwax Rug Proof.