I haven't tried that either but I have used Nikwax Rug Wash and Rug Proof and like them very much.? I have Weatherbeeta raincoast for all my horses and after washing them a zillion times they totally lost their water repellancy.? So last year I washed them in the Rug Wash and they were cleaner than they have ever gotten with any other detergent.? And then I used the Rug Proof and it works!? So all the gals in the office bought some and used it on their horse's blankets.? We were all sold.
With Warm Regards,
Candace Kahn? BE ONE WITH YOUR HORSE
U.S. Dealer of Freeform and Barefoot Treeless Saddles
Subject: Re: [RC] ? Waterproofing with Thompson's Water Seal
I haven't tried it Susan.? However, I have used Nikwax Rug Proof and if you've never used detergent to wash your blankets, it will work, if you've used detergent, it really makes it hard to re-waterproof. There is a "blanket lady" in our area that swears by a product called Aquatite.? I've not tried it, so I can't give a pro or a con.? The first person that comes up with a guaranteed product shall be very wealthy, as my horses are not hard on their blankets, but they will outlast their waterproof abilities..? (And, as a side note, I will never buy less than a 1200 denier, as these just don't seem to last more than one season - in their proofing that is!)
? ? ? Ok, so my horses have more blankets than I do, all purchased when I was a much richer (or dumber) person...anyway, they are all in good condition, except that they no longer keep the water out.
? I have a friend who recommended Thompson's Water Seal--you know, what is used on decking?? It actually comes in a spray can...so, has anyone else tried it??
