--- product_id: 4785551 title: "BaseWash" brand: "nikwax" price: "€ 61.06" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Nikwax" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4785551-basewash store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Boosts drying & wicking speed 1L water-based formula PFAS-free, unscented & safe BaseWash **Brand:** nikwax **Price:** € 61.06 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’¨ Stay fresh, dry faster, and outpace the pack with every wash! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BaseWash by nikwax - **How much does it cost?** € 61.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4785551-basewash) ## 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 - β€’ **Versatile Use:** Perfect for synthetic base layers, socks, and technical gear like Under Armour & Dri-FIT - β€’ **Odor Obliterator:** Eliminates stubborn sweat & bacteria smells without masking - β€’ **Machine Wash Ready:** Easy wash-in cleaner that fits seamlessly into your laundry routine - β€’ **Performance Booster:** Enhances breathability and accelerates drying for activewear - β€’ **Skin-Friendly Formula:** PFAS-free, water-based, and gentle on next-to-skin fabrics ## Overview Nikwax BaseWash is a premium, water-based specialty cleaner designed to deeply clean and deodorize synthetic activewear and base layers. It accelerates drying, improves moisture wicking, and eliminates odor-causing bacteria without harsh chemicals or added scents. Ideal for high-performance fabrics like Under Armour and Dri-FIT, this PFAS-free formula is machine washable and perfect for maintaining your workout gear’s peak performance and freshness. ## Description Cleans, deodorizes, and inhibits build-up of body odors on synthetic technical apparel Review: AMAZING. I seriously love this detergent - A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. AMAZING. I seriously love this detergent. My husband and I both work out a good bit (and he hikes/camps), and I have not been able to find anything that truly cleans our dry-fit gear, rather than just covering up odors with loads of perfumes. I have tried just about every mainstream detergent (average grocery aisle purchase), wash boosters, and multiple smaller-label brands that are designed specifically for outdoor gear. NOTHING works like this stuff, and with a houseful of boys, I hope to never be without it. I know some reviews have commented on the price, saying it's just too pricey. In my personal opinion, this stuff does its job SO well that I find I haven't needed it to use it again since the first bulk washing (maybe 5-6 wks ago?). I'm hoping this holds up, and I don't need to use it every single time I wash these items, once every so often might be just fine. That helps offset the cost for me. Some people commented on a chemical-type smell, which I didn't notice terribly; but again, many of the detergents I've tried that are unique to outdoor gear smell like that, so maybe I'm just accustomed to it? Either way, the benefits still outweigh all the costs in our house. I do use it alongside the Nikwax "conditioner", so I'm not sure how much of a difference it made to use them together/if the wash would be as effective alone for us. I may try and update this review sometime, but for now, I'm beyond happy with the results and plan to just continue using both together. Review: Nikwax Base Wash - I bought this product to remove an odor from my Keen Newport sandals (waterproof leather ~$100 per pair for those not familiar, so don't just want to throw them out). The sandals became so foul smelling this year that I couldn't stand to wear them - especially if in a closed area like a car or indoors. I had already tried washing them with regular detergent multiple times, putting them outside (100 degree + weather) to try and "air them out", and waiting a week or two for the smell to subside....the smell got a little better, but there was still a lingering odor, and as soon as I wore them once, they were as offensive as before they had been washed. After searching all over the web for ideas, talking to others who had Keen sandals and finally contacting Keen (manufacturer of the sandals), I learned about this product. It was actually recommended by Keen as one of the ways to remove the odor. The product was hard to find locally (actually impossible and I live in a VERY large metro area w/ several million people within 30 minutes in every direction), so I checked desertcart and they had it. I ordered it and used it on both pair of sandals and it worked as advertised. The odor was completely gone and has stayed away for about a month now. I wear one of the two pair almost daily, so it definitely helped. My son plays football and had some receiver gloves that had an equally offensive odor to foot odor (actually worse), so I tried it on them....worked again, although the stink only stayed gone a week or so....they need to be washed again. Since it worked on that, I tried it on his neoprene sleeve that covers his helmet chinstrap...worked again. I would say it should work on anything that comes in contact with your skin and absorbs sweat / bacteria, resulting in an offensive odor. It's worked on everything I've tried it on so far anyway. Overall, great product. Only complaints are the price for such a small amount of it - wish it were available in a larger container and not as expensive (it takes 1/2 bottle to wash the sandals once) and the difficulty finding it (not available locally so you almost have to buy online and pay shipping). ## Features - Specialty cleaner designed to deodorize and enhance the wicking and drying performance of baselayers. - Easy to use wash-in cleaner that cleans effectively, eliminates odors, and improves cooling efficiency - Accelerates drying and improves wicking and breathability of active wear or workout clothing - Recommended for synthetic base layers, socks and next-to-skin garments such as Under Armour and Dri-FIT - Nikwax products are PFAS-free, water based, non-persistent, and contain no optical brighteners or added scent; machine wash safe ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0011UH5VU | | Best Sellers Rank | #74,158 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #371 in Liquid Laundry Detergent | | Brand | Nikwax | | Brand Name | Nikwax | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 443 Reviews | | Formulation Type | Regular | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00703861002601, 05020716141007 | | Item Dimensions | 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.33 inches | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Apparel Aftercare | | Item Weight | 350 Grams | | Liquid Volume | 1 Liters | | Manufacturer | Nikwax | | Material Feature | Water-Based Cleaner | | Material Features | Water-Based Cleaner | | Material Type Free | PFAS-Free | | Number of Items | 1 | | Scent | Unscented | | Skin Type | All | | Specific Uses For Product | High Performance Cleaner | | UPC | 703861002786 703861002601 | | Unit Count | 33.8 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Nikwax - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Material Type Free:** PFAS-Free - **Scent:** Unscented - **Unit Count:** 33.8 Fluid Ounces ## Images ![BaseWash - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71m10-XKwRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING. I seriously love this detergent *by L***A on December 4, 2014* A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. AMAZING. I seriously love this detergent. My husband and I both work out a good bit (and he hikes/camps), and I have not been able to find anything that truly cleans our dry-fit gear, rather than just covering up odors with loads of perfumes. I have tried just about every mainstream detergent (average grocery aisle purchase), wash boosters, and multiple smaller-label brands that are designed specifically for outdoor gear. NOTHING works like this stuff, and with a houseful of boys, I hope to never be without it. I know some reviews have commented on the price, saying it's just too pricey. In my personal opinion, this stuff does its job SO well that I find I haven't needed it to use it again since the first bulk washing (maybe 5-6 wks ago?). I'm hoping this holds up, and I don't need to use it every single time I wash these items, once every so often might be just fine. That helps offset the cost for me. Some people commented on a chemical-type smell, which I didn't notice terribly; but again, many of the detergents I've tried that are unique to outdoor gear smell like that, so maybe I'm just accustomed to it? Either way, the benefits still outweigh all the costs in our house. I do use it alongside the Nikwax "conditioner", so I'm not sure how much of a difference it made to use them together/if the wash would be as effective alone for us. I may try and update this review sometime, but for now, I'm beyond happy with the results and plan to just continue using both together. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nikwax Base Wash *by M***M on October 3, 2010* I bought this product to remove an odor from my Keen Newport sandals (waterproof leather ~$100 per pair for those not familiar, so don't just want to throw them out). The sandals became so foul smelling this year that I couldn't stand to wear them - especially if in a closed area like a car or indoors. I had already tried washing them with regular detergent multiple times, putting them outside (100 degree + weather) to try and "air them out", and waiting a week or two for the smell to subside....the smell got a little better, but there was still a lingering odor, and as soon as I wore them once, they were as offensive as before they had been washed. After searching all over the web for ideas, talking to others who had Keen sandals and finally contacting Keen (manufacturer of the sandals), I learned about this product. It was actually recommended by Keen as one of the ways to remove the odor. The product was hard to find locally (actually impossible and I live in a VERY large metro area w/ several million people within 30 minutes in every direction), so I checked Amazon and they had it. I ordered it and used it on both pair of sandals and it worked as advertised. The odor was completely gone and has stayed away for about a month now. I wear one of the two pair almost daily, so it definitely helped. My son plays football and had some receiver gloves that had an equally offensive odor to foot odor (actually worse), so I tried it on them....worked again, although the stink only stayed gone a week or so....they need to be washed again. Since it worked on that, I tried it on his neoprene sleeve that covers his helmet chinstrap...worked again. I would say it should work on anything that comes in contact with your skin and absorbs sweat / bacteria, resulting in an offensive odor. It's worked on everything I've tried it on so far anyway. Overall, great product. Only complaints are the price for such a small amount of it - wish it were available in a larger container and not as expensive (it takes 1/2 bottle to wash the sandals once) and the difficulty finding it (not available locally so you almost have to buy online and pay shipping). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Product *by N***O on February 10, 2024* I buy expensive cycling apparel (Assos, Pearl Izumi, Gore mostly) that says not to use regular laundry detergent on the specialty fabrics. I am trying Nikwax BaseWash to handwashing my items immediately after riding. I generally ride for only one to two hours in the dry, dusty desert, so my clothes do not get real dirty. However, they are very, very, very sweaty. Nikwax BaseWash seems to do a nice job of cleaning my summer bibs, pants, base layers, gloves, helmet, wind jacket, and medium-weight, cold-weather bibs. I wash my wool socks in the regular laundry. I wash in about 1.5 gallons of water with 1oz of wash. I follow the instructions to rinse well, then I soak it in fresh water for a few minutes to finish. Then I dry it on a drying rack. All my gear seems to come out clean and fresh, with a very slight kind of lemony, kind of professional cleaner smell. I cannot detect any order unless I hold my nose close to fabric. I am happy with the results so far. My apparel comes out looking great. The clothes are clean, and Nikwax BaseWash does not seem to affect the specialty fabrics adversely, which is my primary goal. ## Frequently Bought Together - Nikwax BaseWash - Nikwax Tech Wash 34 fl. oz., Nikwax Tech Wash Technical Cleaner for Jackets and Outerwear, Restores Waterproofing in Rain, Ski, and Snow Gear, Safe for Gore-Tex and DWR - Nikwax Wool Wash, 1000ml, Specialty Cleaner for Merino Wool Socks, Base Layers, Beanies, Gloves, Shirts, Clothing, Blankets --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4785551-basewash](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4785551-basewash) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*