Grangers
2-In-1 Waterproofing Cleaner
Grangers 2-In-1 Waterproofing Cleaner is a 300 ml wash-in treatment that combines a cleaner with a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish for waterproof and breathable garments. It is intended for use on all waterproof clothing, including Gore-Tex, and is activated by tumble drying at a low temperature after application. The formula is PFC-free, cruelty-free, and bluesign-certified, and the product is manufactured in the UK.
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking
Specifications
A 2-in-1 dipping treatment that cleans and provides durable water repellency for outdoor garments.
Cleans and waterproofs in one step; activated in dryer; suitable for waterproof breathable fabrics including GoreTex; bluesign certified; PFC-free; cruelty-free.
- Material
- Cleaner and water-repellent treatment for clothing
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking
Additional Attributes
- dipping treatment
- effective cleaning
- durable water-repellent treatment
- one-step
- activated in dryer at low temperature
- recommended for waterproof and breathable fabrics
- suitable for GoreTex
- bluesign-certified
- PFC-free
- cruelty-free
- made in the UK
- 2-in-1
Product Insights
Grangers 2-In-1 Waterproofing Cleaner is the only major-brand combined wash-and-reproof treatment, offering a single-cycle convenience that halves time, energy, and water compared to two-step methods, but trades off breathability on hardshells, where spray-on DWR is preferred. The PFC-free formula requires mandatory heat activation for bonding and more frequent maintenance, while optimal results demand a clean machine, extra rinse, stain pre-treatment, and single-garment dosing. Each 300ml bottle treats up to five jackets at about $4.80 per garment, backed by Bluesign certification, UK manufacturing with 60–80% lower carbon footprint, and 100% recycled bottles.
Verified claims
- Application process
- Full DWR performance requires heat activation; activate in the dryer at low temperature to maximize performance, and treat garments separately for best results.
- Use case
- Buyers report spray-on DWR for hardshells; 2-in-1 for synthetic insulated jackets.
- Convenience
- One-cycle convenience trades off breathability on hardshells.
- Market position
- Nikwax, the most recognized technical aftercare brand, does not offer a combined wash-and-proof product, making Grangers the single-bottle, single-cycle route among major aftercare names.
- Heat activation
- Activate in the dryer at low temperature to maximize performance; heat from a dryer or iron fully bonds the DWR to fabric, though air drying can still be effective.
- Reactivation
- A wash-and-dry cycle alone can restore factory DWR on many garments.
- Pre-treatment
- A clean machine and an extra rinse are critical for DWR bonding.
- Maintenance
- PFC-free DWR demands more frequent heat activation and washing to maintain beading.
- Machine preparation
- For best results, clean machine, extra rinse, and pre-treat stains.
- Garment loading
- For best results, treat one garment per 100 ml dose; a lightly loaded machine with similar garments may still deliver full coverage.
- Garment compatibility
- Suitable for Gore-Tex and other waterproof breathable fabrics; however, for breathable hardshells, wash-in treatment can reduce breathability, so some buyers prefer spray-on DWR for membrane garments.
- Single-cycle
- Cleans and waterproofs in one step; a single wash-and-dry cycle cleans and reproofs, where Nikwax requires separate wash-then-treat products.
- Restoration
- In a field anecdote, one wash-and-dry cycle restored a leaky rain jacket to full waterproofness.
- Usage
- For best results, clean the machine, treat one garment, add extra rinse, and heat cure.
- Breathability tradeoff
- Can reduce breathability in shells; spray-on DWR preferred for membrane garments.
- Value
- The 300 ml bottle is a one-step cleaner and water-repellent treatment that treats up to 5 jackets.
- Application procedure
- Optimal bonding requires a clean machine, pre-treated stains, extra rinse, and single-garment dosing.
- Bluesign certification
- The formula is PFC-free, cruelty-free, and bluesign-certified; bluesign certification involves chemical screening and on-site factory audits.
- UK manufacturing
- Made in Derbyshire factory since 1937 with 60–80% lower carbon and 100% recycled bottles.
- Sustainability
- PFC-free, cruelty-free, and bluesign-certified; world's first aftercare bluesign partner (2007); PFAS-free since 2020; pouch cuts plastic 72%.
- Cost per jacket
- Each jacket treatment costs about $4.80 from a 300 ml bottle.
- Resource savings
- One cycle uses roughly half the water and energy of two-step methods.
- Environmental footprint
- Uses 100% recycled bottle and UK manufacturing with 60-80% lower carbon footprint.
- Packaging
- 100% post-consumer recycled bottle now; 72% less packaging with future pouch.
- Brand commitment
- PFC-free, cruelty-free, and bluesign-certified; PFAS-free across all products since 2020 and a bluesign system partner since 2007.
- Heat cure protocol
- The heat cure for this wash-in DWR is a medium tumble dry at 40–60°C for 40–50 minutes; an iron on a medium/warm setting through a cloth can substitute.
Product record
- Title
- 2-In-1 Waterproofing Cleaner
- Brand
- Grangers
- Price
- 24 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
Wash and refresh water repellency on outerwear in one step
Use this 2-in-1 cleaner and water-repellent treatment when jackets and other clothing need washing but have lost their water-repelling finish. The dipping treatment cleans and adds durable water repellency in a single step, and one reviewer reports it cleaned well and removed significant cuff grime from two jackets washed together in the machine. A Reddit user reports using it on a range of synthetic-insulated and shell jackets — though not ones containing down — and found it worked great.[3,5,6,7]
Revive water repellency on rain and outdoor jackets in one wash
Wash-in cleaner and water-repellent treatment in one step for jackets and outerwear whose repellency has faded. A reviewer whose jacket had become so leaky it was unwearable reported the rain now runs straight off and it waterproofed both hers and her partner's jackets, though results can vary. Grangers recommends reproofing garments separately for best results, and applying heat in the dryer afterwards to activate the treatment fully.[1,2,3,5,6]
Refreshing waterproof outdoor gear
When rain jackets, shells, or other waterproof garments start looking and feeling worn, this 2-in-1 cleaner from Grangers is designed for washing and refreshing them. It is recommended for all waterproof and breathable fabrics, including GoreTex, and the label states it is intended for use on all waterproof clothing.[6,7]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| 2-In-1 Waterproofing Cleaner: Choose this if you want to clean and re-waterproof your outdoor garments in a single machine-wash step: it is a dipping/wash-in treatment recommended for all waterproof and breathable fabrics, including Gore-Tex, that provides effective cleaning and a durable water-repellent treatment in one cycle. Heat activation is part of the routine—the treatment is activated in the dryer at a low temperature, and one user found DWR revived on medium heat, though results may vary. The 10 fl oz (300 ml) bottle covers roughly 5 jackets, and it is bluesign-certified, PFC-free, cruelty-free, and made in the UK; the manufacturer recommends reproofing garments separately for best results.[2,3,4,6,7] | 2-In-1 Waterproofing Cleaner For Down: Choose this if you want to clean and re-proof natural or synthetic down items, like sleeping bags and insulated gear, in a single wash cycle at 30°C (86°F) or per the care label, which the maker says saves washing time. The one-step formula includes Grangers' Down Repel technology to repel water and help prevent down clumps, and it restores loft; it also works on waterproof, breathable fabrics including GORE-TEX. Note that heat activation is required to maximize performance — tumble dry on low-medium heat or use an iron or hairdryer — and individual results can vary.[3,8,9,10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Tall cylindrical spray/press bottle with a bright blue snap-on cap and a black product label wrapped around a white plastic bottle. The front-facing label shows vertical headline text and small pictogram icons near the lower area.
- Overall shapeCylindrical straight-sided plastic bottle with a slightly recessed white base and a tall rounded bright blue snap-on cap.
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x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.96 (high) - CapSmooth glossy rounded cap in a solid bright cyan/sky-blue color that covers the top of the bottle.
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x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Bottle material and finishWhite plastic bottle body with a matte finish visible above and below the label edges.
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x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.68 (high) - Label backgroundWrap-around black label with a vertical blue textured panel at the left showing water-droplet imagery and a solid black right panel.
2 regions
x 0.31 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.31 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.66 (high) - Vertical headline textTall vertical stacked headline near center-left of label reading 'WASH + REPEL' over 'CLOTHING 2IN1' with '2IN1' in blue.
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x 0.35 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (high) - Top brand wordmark“Single-line wordmark at the top of the label reading 'Grangers' in white.”
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x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Circular badgeSmall circular white badge at upper-right of the label containing text and a recycling pictogram.
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x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Lower pictogramsTwo small white outline pictograms near the lower label showing a pair of pants and a jacket, aligned side by side.
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x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Small feature linesSeveral short white stacked feature lines and small-cap text blocks below the pictograms describing cleaning and repellency features.
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x 0.36 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium) - Base text blockWhite text across the bottom rim of the label showing volume and small certifications.
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x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Packaging
Product label wrapped around the bottle with brand wordmark, vertical headline, a recycling badge, pictograms, feature bullet lines, and bottom volume text.
- Front headline text block“WASH + REPEL CLOTHING 2IN1”
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x 0.35 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (high) - Brand text“Grangers”
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x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Recycling badge text“100% RECYCLED BOTTLE”
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x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Usage statement“FOR ALL WATERPROOF CLOTHING”
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x 0.43 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Feature bullets text“POWERFUL CLEANING”
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x 0.36 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.05 (medium) - Feature bullets text 2“DURABLE REPELLENCY”
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x 0.36 · y 0.79 · w 0.22 · h 0.05 (medium) - Volume and certification text“10fl oz 300ml e”
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x 0.40 · y 0.88 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Small certification badge“PFC FREE”
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Other
Studio product shot centered on a pale neutral gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing under the bottle.
- Shot compositionBottle photographed upright and centered in frame against a uniform light gray background.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with a faint shadow visible beneath the bottle and a small highlight on the cap indicating a glossy finish.
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x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.92 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution product image with clear focus and even color rendering; no people or props present.
Colors
bright sky blue· cap#5DBFF0matte white· bottle bodydeep black· label backgroundPackaging#242523vivid aqua blue· label accentPackagingpure white· label textPackaging- Overall shapeCylindrical straight-sided plastic bottle with a slightly recessed white base and a tall rounded bright blue snap-on cap.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Grangers
Wash + Repel Clothing 2 in 1
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Parfait et très utile
Parfait et très utile
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/arcteryx, r/PatagoniaClothing, r/CampingandHiking, r/malefashionadviceReddit users generally advise against using Grangers 2-in-1 wash-in DWR for hardshells due to breathability concerns, but some find it convenient and effective for synthetic insulated jackets.
Strong negative sentiment towards wash-in DWR for shells, balanced by positive experiences for other items and convenience.
Themes
Use Cases
- Restoring DWR on Arc'teryx Atom LT and similar synthetic insulated jackets
- Convenient one-step wash and waterproofing for non-shell items
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Nikwax wash-in DWR
Grangers is preferred for lack of vinegar smell and one-step convenience, but both are considered effective.
vs Separate Grangers spray-on DWR
Spray-on is strongly preferred for shells due to targeted application and breathability preservation.
Source Threads
Wash-in DWR can impede breathability
you don't want to mix this Granger stuff. Because DWR repels water, and sweat is mostly water. We have high tech shit that's hydrophobic in some places and hydrophilic in others to move your sweat away from your body, and to allow water vapor to pass through. DWR can get in the way of that goodness. That's why we spray it on the outside, where we want it, instead of washing it in, through and through.
u/PizzaAndTacosAndBeerr/arcteryxView thread →
User prefers Grangers for one-step convenience over Nikwax
I’ve used both Nikwax and Grangers. Both work well with GTX products in my case. I prefer Granger mainly because it requires one time wash and dry only.
u/capitolsnowflaker/arcteryxView thread →
Positive experience using Grangers 2-in-1 on various Arc'teryx items
I’ve washed the atom, beta AR, Squamish hoodie, Nodin, Patagonia nanopuff, basically most of them short of ones containing down with grangers 2 in 1. I’ve found it works great. DWR spruces right back up in the dryer on medium heat. Ymmv however, Goodluck!
u/[deleted]r/arcteryxView thread →
Recommendation to avoid wash-in DWR for shells
Get grangers tech wash and spray on dwr. Wash in dwr isn’t great especially not for shells
u/Expensive_Profit_106r/PatagoniaClothingView thread →
Spray-on DWR preferred for targeted application
Go with Grangers Performance Wash and Grangers Performance Repel Plus, separately. You'll want to wash the jacket, as directed, and then spray the Repel Plus on, as directed. You need to wash a garment before spraying with DWR. Don't use regular detergents, fabric softeners, etc. 2-in-1 is probably fine (and very likely won't do any harm), but I've started using the spray as opposed to a wash for the DWR. That allows me to really concentrate the spray in areas that get more wear.
u/DestructablePinatar/CampingandHikingView thread →
General advice on reactivating or reapplying DWR
Gore Tex recommends home laundry over dry cleaning. After its dry put it in the dryer to reactivate the DWR. If that's gone there's stuff you can spray or wash in to replace it.
u/mister-nogginr/malefashionadviceView thread →