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product_id: 48851052
title: "Nikwax BASE WASH, High Performance Deodorising Sports Fabric Cleaner & Conditioner, Cleans & Inhibits Odour Build-up"
brand: "nikwax"
price: "A$75"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Nikwax"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48851052-nikwax-base-wash-high-performance-deodorising-sports-fabric-cleaner-conditioner
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Boosts fabric drying speed 1L high-performance cleaner Enhances breathability & wicking Nikwax BASE WASH, High Performance Deodorising Sports Fabric Cleaner & Conditioner, Cleans & Inhibits Odour Build-up

**Brand:** nikwax
**Price:** A$75
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💨 Stay fresh, dry, and unstoppable with every wash!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikwax BASE WASH, High Performance Deodorising Sports Fabric Cleaner & Conditioner, Cleans & Inhibits Odour Build-up by nikwax
- **How much does it cost?** A$75 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48851052-nikwax-base-wash-high-performance-deodorising-sports-fabric-cleaner-conditioner)

## Best For

- nikwax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikwax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Level Drying:** Accelerates moisture evaporation to keep you cool and dry
- • **Breathability Boost:** Unclogs fabric pores to maximize airflow and comfort
- • **Odour-Free Confidence:** Eliminates stubborn sweat odours for all-day freshness
- • **Tech Fabric Optimizer:** Revitalizes synthetic fibers for peak performance wear
- • **Long-Lasting Freshness:** Keeps your gear smelling fresh even after multiple wears

## Overview

Nikwax BASE WASH is a 1-litre high-performance sports fabric cleaner and conditioner designed to remove odours, enhance moisture wicking, and speed up drying. Ideal for synthetic base layers and technical apparel, it outperforms regular detergents by maintaining breathability and freshness, ensuring your activewear stays comfortable and ready for action.

## Description

Nikwax BASE WASH 1 Litre, High Performance Deodorising Sports Fabric Cleaner & Conditioner, Cleans Away Odours, Makes Fabric Dry Faster, Enhance Cooling & Remove Sweat, Boosting Comfort & Performance : desertcart.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Review: Nice refreshing smell, soft feel and long lasting, fabric protector? - Leaves a nice refreshing smell and appears to prolong the freshness feel of the garments. No noticeable loss thermodynamics/ efficiency of fabric after multiple uses. Ideal fro washing other tech fabrics ie Coolmax, under-armour tee-shirts, underwear etc.. In fact anything that is not waterproof or wind resistant material (use tech wash). I use this for my first and second layer technical clothing only including underwear. Its just the cost that makes using this liquid expensive per wash cycle, especially If you only have a few items. I use mine direct in the drum using a spare plastic ball/lotion container from other well known liquid soap suppliers. I find it is best to use directly inside the drum. Ideal just a little expensive so keep for your technical material/more expensive clothing. Although to u.se a semi-full load I have used with standard clothing with similar results. Not essential for technical clothing care but you do notice the difference in feel between using this and bog-standard washing solutions. a long lasting freshness is a great feeling when using the garment especially after 3+ days with no shower. i.e. wild camping..
Review: Helps the sweat get out - As about 90% of what I wear is some form of polyester, this stuff comes in very useful. For all the people who don't know what this does, it clears all the little spaces between the threads that ordinary washing powders & liquids block up, so when you sweat the droplets of moisture passes through the polyester out into the air and makes the fabric breathable. It says that you should put 50ml in and wash two garments at a time, but I just fill the drawer in the washing machine up to the top and put about 15 t-shirts in. It's more expensive than ordinary washing powder/liquid, but who wants to wear sweaty non-breathable polyester t-shirts.

## Features

- Causes serious eye irritation.
- Contains Geraniol. May produce an allergic reaction.
- Refreshes and removes odours
- Enhances and revitalises wicking properties
- Helps fabric to spread sweat and dry quickly, keeping you more comfortable in all conditions
- Increases breathability
- Performs better than household detergent at improving wicking and removing odour

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000OZPCW2 |
| Age range | All Life Stages |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,504 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 52 in Waterproofing & Cleaning |
| Brand | Nikwax |
| Color | 1 Litre |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (259) |
| Date First Available | 29 Mar. 2007 |
| Features | Non Abrasive |
| Included components | See Description |
| Item model number | NKW0162 |
| Manufacturer | Nikwax |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Outer material | Generic |
| Product Dimensions | 11 x 11 x 11 cm; 1 kg |
| Size | 1 l (Pack of 1) |
| Style | NKW0162 Basewash |
| Usage | Synthetic base layers and socks; Running Kit; Travel Clothing |

## Product Details

- **Allergen information:** Allergen-Free
- **Brand:** Nikwax
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Item weight:** 1 Kilograms
- **Material Type Free:** Fluorocarbon Free, Allergen Free
- **Material feature:** Fluorocarbon-free
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Scent:** Neutral
- **Specific uses for product:** Synthetic base layers and socks; Running Kit; Travel Clothing
- **Unit count:** 1000.0 millilitre

## Images

![Nikwax BASE WASH, High Performance Deodorising Sports Fabric Cleaner & Conditioner, Cleans & Inhibits Odour Build-up - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vKpYFIjdL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What exactly is wicking and why is it so important when outdoors?**
A: Wicking is about moving sweat away from the skin. Any moisture that can be made to evaporate quickly and away from the skin will keep you cool and comfortable. Technically, there are many different types of wicking fabrics to choose from.

**Q: Do Nikwax treatments change the look and feel of garments?**
A: No. Nikwax treatments do not change the colour, texture or feel or garments.

**Q: Why should I use BaseWash instead of a standard detergent?**
A: Detergents and fabric softeners can impair wicking, trap moisture, and mask odours with short-lived fragrances. BaseWash is a cleaner for synthetic base layers that enhances wicking, speeds drying, prevents odour buildup, and maintains breathability.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice refreshing smell, soft feel and long lasting, fabric protector?
*by D***N on 23 August 2015*

Leaves a nice refreshing smell and appears to prolong the freshness feel of the garments. No noticeable loss thermodynamics/ efficiency of fabric after multiple uses. Ideal fro washing other tech fabrics ie Coolmax, under-armour tee-shirts, underwear etc.. In fact anything that is not waterproof or wind resistant material (use tech wash). I use this for my first and second layer technical clothing only including underwear. Its just the cost that makes using this liquid expensive per wash cycle, especially If you only have a few items. I use mine direct in the drum using a spare plastic ball/lotion container from other well known liquid soap suppliers. I find it is best to use directly inside the drum. Ideal just a little expensive so keep for your technical material/more expensive clothing. Although to u.se a semi-full load I have used with standard clothing with similar results. Not essential for technical clothing care but you do notice the difference in feel between using this and bog-standard washing solutions. a long lasting freshness is a great feeling when using the garment especially after 3+ days with no shower. i.e. wild camping..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helps the sweat get out
*by J***D on 12 May 2022*

As about 90% of what I wear is some form of polyester, this stuff comes in very useful. For all the people who don't know what this does, it clears all the little spaces between the threads that ordinary washing powders & liquids block up, so when you sweat the droplets of moisture passes through the polyester out into the air and makes the fabric breathable. It says that you should put 50ml in and wash two garments at a time, but I just fill the drawer in the washing machine up to the top and put about 15 t-shirts in. It's more expensive than ordinary washing powder/liquid, but who wants to wear sweaty non-breathable polyester t-shirts.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product
*by A***. on 18 October 2024*

Excellent product for base layers, refreshes them and makes them feel almost like new again after a wash.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-10*