Reproofing questions

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I've been washing Harry's rug in my machine and didn't realise that this can wash away the waterproof-ness. He's worn them since and he's still dry underneath so not sure it's affected it or not, but wanted to know what's the best way to reproof his rugs just in case?

Is there a special detergent/shampoo I can just use in my machine? Or do I have to go to someone to do it for me? Or any other suggestions/options?

Thanks peeps :)
 
You can buy stuff to go in the washing machine, but I am never sure if, when the rug is scrunched up, it gets all over! I prefer to paint it on myself on a nice dry day!

You can get it from any tack shop, or often outdoor pursuit kind of places....
 
Ooooo didn't realise you could paint stuff on! Sounds like a good idea, because I was worried that the washing stuff might affect the inside of the rug, not just the outside bit that I want to be waterproof.

I'm guessing there's special stuff you can get to use in the washing machine so it doesn't remove the waterproofing?
 
Use Nikwax wash solution and re-proofer which can be washed in very successfully - provided your drum is big enough in the washer to accommodate the rug properly. You will only have a problem with re-proofing if there is any trace of the wash powder you have used left in the rug, it will react with the Nikwax. Painting on solutions is ok if you have got the time to do it and can be bothered. Im not sure what you would use and it does need to be horse friendly so theres no risk with it coming into contact with your horses skin and possibly irritating it.
 
Thinking about it, the last time I did one, I bought a spray can of reproofer, which was really simple to do, took 5 mins, and was dry in half an hour!

I am not suggesting you buy any old thing to paint on the rug.....there are products designed for horse rugs!!
 
I now have access to a large drum washing machine and use Nikwax but personally, I think my turnouts are better waterproofed when I do them by hand.

Previously I used to wash turnout rugs by laying them out on concrete and washing them using a broom and bucket and rinsing well with the hosepipe. I bought a rug re-proofing liquid from the agricultural merchants and this had to be diluted and sponged or brushed on. (I used a soft broom).

There are people who offer a wash and reproof service. One near us charges 15 pounds for wash and re-wax.
 
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