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Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash, Cleaning, Waterproofing and UV Protector, Cleaner, Maintenance, Restores DWR Water Repellency on Outdoor Gear, Rain Fly, Canvas, Covers, Tarps, Backpacks, Accessories

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  • The only cleaner designed to protect against UV damage and revitalize water repllency of all weatherproof textiles
  • Technical cleaner for all tents, backpacks, and outdoor covers with easy to use foaming spray head
  • Revives the performance of your tent and gear, extending their active life
  • Recommended for all synthetic and canvas tents and gear
  • Nikwax products are PFAS-free, water based, non-persistent, and contain no optical brighteners or
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tent & gear solarwash

Tent & Gear SolarWash - Cleaning Steps

Prep

Spray

Wipe

Dry

1. PREP

Erect tent or lay item on a flat, protected surface.

2. SPRAY

Shake SolarWash well, then spray evenly on the outside fabric. For large items, apply in sections

3. RUB IN

Rub in SolarWash with cloth to spread across the outside fabric.

4. DRY

Rinse well, then let dry before storing.

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For Cleaning Tents, boat covers, backpacks, patio furniture All technical and synthetic outwear Down-filled jackets, blankets and sleeping bags
For Waterproofing Tents, boat covers, backpacks, patio furniture Rain jackets and ski gear
Adds UV Protection ✓ ✓
Increases Fabric Strength ✓ ✓
Spray-On Application ✓ ✓ ✓
Wash-In Application ✓ ✓

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Technical cleaner for all tents, backpacks, and outdoor covers with easy to use foaming spray head

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the ease of application of the product. They mention it's easy to work with and apply. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and cleaning.

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5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the product easy to apply. They mention it's easy to work with and as advertised.

"Steps are easy to follow and works very well!..." Read more

"I used this to clean and protect patio furniture covers. It was easy to use but it's cleaning power was minimal...." Read more

"As advertised, easy to apply. Set up new tent, spray and let dry. Reapply when any new leakage is noticed." Read more

"I'm using it to clean my tent after a 35 day trip. It is easy to work with...." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the product. Some mention it works well, is easy to use, and effective, while others say it didn't appear to do anything and gave poor results.

"Steps are easy to follow and works very well!..." Read more

"...I spent HOURS and HOURS trying to get the thing clean with poor results. I won't be buying this again." Read more

"...Combining Nikwax’s cleaner with their water repellent products, it works as expected...." Read more

"...Well, it worked like a charm. Spray it on the affected area, leave it for a few minutes, then wipe off the excess...." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the cleaning of the product. Some mention that it cleans their tent well, while others say that it doesn't clean very well and discolors their North Face tent, rain fly, and footprint.

"...Applied it 3 times to a tent brushed it in, and rinsed.. it did not come clean or even slightly clean.. I had the same cleaning effect as if I just..." Read more

"...The pack is now mostly clean and there is no significant evidence of staining." Read more

"...I will not purchase this again - it is expensive and doesn't clean." Read more

"...Cleaned my tent well however" Read more

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Hipolito
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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Excelente
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Smithy Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Mind blown!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
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Wish I would've taken pictures but I had no reason to believe this would work as well as it did! Used it on my Mystery Ranch Coulee 25 after it had been sitting in the bottom of my canoe after a week of paddling in the Lousiana swamp. The pack, beige in color, was now speckled with black stuff and a dark brown along most of the bottom. Realistically, I was pretty sure that the pack was just going to have "character stains" but figured I'd give this a shot. The pack is now mostly clean and there is no significant evidence of staining.
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Alex H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Not all stars are equal
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022
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I have a 6 person, 12x12ft tent with removable fly, for about 10 years now. Been using it less lately but this tent has seen and withstood months of Midwest 110F summer, sunny days, -25F winter, snowy nights, some quite severe thunderstorms (bar tornadoes and hail, I still have common sense) in between, and I’m yet to see the tent failing or fading. Since it was recommended by a store clerk, I recently decided to give this Nikwax product a try instead of what I commonly use (more below). Got the protector in store but ordered the cleaner off Amazon as it was out of stock from my gear store.

The Nikwax cleaner is basically a mild detergent, and the Nikwax protector is carnauba wax. You wet the tent to take away any debris, you spray the cleaner product, you wipe and wash the tent, then spray the protector, wipe it, let it dry for a bit, pack the tent and call it a day.

Combining Nikwax’s cleaner with their water repellent products, it works as expected. I did not see any major difference in properties since applied a few months ago against what I would expect from the previous product I’ve been using. Instructions could be perhaps more indicative for first time users but if you have used any other such products before, you can easily figure out how much to use. The downside is that it adds quite a bit for both one cleaner and one protectants - they aren’t exactly cheap for a single use case: tent maintenance. So if money is not an objection, this is an obvious choice and you won’t regret. Get it, use it and enjoy a healthy tent: nothing is worse than sleeping under a waterfall.

However you may also use something else, which I found slightly more affordable and with a wider use case. One that has the same effect since it is basically the same product: any “wash and shine” car cleaner product. I buy those to keep my vehicles clean during all seasons, and I use the very same product on my tent. While nylon and paint coating aren’t the same thing, both are plastic based products and therefore oil based, so the car cleaner works the same and offers same protection. So go for the car cleaner product if you want to save money and always have a working solution on hand for more than just your tent.
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MK
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Waterproofing Spray
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
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Steps are easy to follow and works very well! I used it on an old tent of mine, before going out on a weeklong hike, and was very happy with how well it worked in the rain.

I would highly recommend this for people looking to breathe new life into their waterproof gear!
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Andy from New Orleans
5.0 out of 5 stars works great
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
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I used this to clean an old backpack i've owned since 1994 and this removed a bunch of scuffs and made it look almost new again.
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Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars New tent prep.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
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East to use, buy plenty.
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Imby
5.0 out of 5 stars Works
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023
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St Agnes tents recommended this. So do I.
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Nikolay Valtchanov
1.0 out of 5 stars Not a waterproofing product -- incorrect description
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
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As I write this in Feb 2024, the product is described as waterproofiing on this Amazon page, but it makes no such claims anywhere on the label.

You can even verify by looking closely at the pictures of the label.

But as you may be aware, there's lots of products in neighboring categories, often by the same brands, with similar design. Therefore, it's easy to waste your time, like I did, and get this thing to touch up the water protection of an umbrella/whatever, and only find out the product page is all wrong upon getting ready to coat your item in this thing and upon looking for instructions on the label.

But in fact this product just cleans.
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Meg27
5.0 out of 5 stars Worked well on a particular issue of a feline nature!
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2022
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I had to buy some tent wash because one of my kitties sprayed it after I'd left my brand new fly to dry after a test camp out.... Ugh.
2 applications of this removed the pungent aromas of my furry little friend. I just sprayed it over the whole fly and gave it a bit of a scrubbing with a soft sponge according to the directions and let it dry in a cat proof location! Good as new and never noticed any hint of an odor afterwards, never had to worry about using a harsh enzyme cleaner and risk damaging the waterproofing!
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Lucas
4.0 out of 5 stars Read instructions!!!!
Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2023
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 Love this product it keeps my investment safe and prolongs all equipment it’s used on 👍
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Dee Snutts
5.0 out of 5 stars yes
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2022
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worked
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Michael Bajohr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for tents
Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2018
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Great for tents
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Rebecca J
4.0 out of 5 stars Why is it a spray bottle
Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2021
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I don't get why we're paying extra money for this spray bottle. The soap is viscous enough that it glops out of the bottle without the spray nozzle, and wiggles in your hand. The spray basically flops out uselessly, and then you need to 'spray' for an eternity to get anything out. After that, rubbing with a cloth is easy, and then rinsing is easy. One rinse needed.
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