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Wash-in waterproofing for all horse rugs

Adds water-repellency and revives breathability



Benefits of using this product
  • Adds / renews water repellency and revives breathability of horse rugs
  • Resists water absorption due to flex & abrasion damage
  • Prolongs the life of gear and optimises performance in wet weather
  • Maintains insulation, keeping your horse warm
  • Treatment will reduce the growth of mildew in the rug
  • Easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine or applied by hand, no tumble drying required
  • Will not affect cosmetic appearance
  • WaterBased - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous * Does not contain fluorocarbons


Ideal for
  • All horse rugs and blankets with breathable linings
  • Recommended for use on Rambo Rugs


How to apply

For best results always clean rug first with Nikwax® Rug Wash. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing. It is vital that rugs are washed and rinsed thoroughly. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions.

Machine Wash:

  1. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser.
  2. Place clean rug in washing machine.
  3. Use 500 ml for 1 rug. Treat 1 rug per load.
  4. Run 30° cotton cycle.

Hand Wash (use gloves):

  1. Use 500 ml for 1 rug, with 10 litres of hand-hot water in vessel.
  2. Agitate to mix, push down into vessel so that whole rug is immersed.
  3. Add a further 15 litres of warm water to cover rug and agitate.
  4. Leave to soak for 2 hours, agitating occasionally.
  5. Rinse in cold water until water runs clear.

Sponge Application (use gloves):

  1. Spread clean rug on clean area and wet thoroughly with a hose.
  2. Use 500 ml for 1 rug, with 1.5 litres of hand-hot water.
  3. Using a new sponge apply solution to rug, working into fabric and seams.
  4. Use any surplus on back area of rug, leave for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Rinse in cold water until water runs clear.

Drying:

Air dry or tumble dry on a low setting if care label allows.



When to use this product
Always apply this product to new or used horse rugs to keep items in perfect water-repellent condition. Remember to clean gear first with Nikwax Rug Wash before applying Nikwax Rug Proof (you don’t have to wait for items to dry between cleaning and proofing).




 
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