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product_id: 635573842
title: "SPORTS REFRESH - Sports Wash Detergent & Powerful Odour Eliminator. Deodorising Cleaner for Activewear, Fitness & Gym Clothes - Prevents Odour Build-up, Fresh Scent (1 Litre)"
brand: "nikwax"
price: "7548 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Nikwax"
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/635573842-sports-refresh-sports-wash-detergent-and-powerful-odour-eliminator-deodorising
store_origin: IS
region: Iceland
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# Accelerates drying & wicking 1L concentrated liquid Eco-friendly, PFAS & biocide free SPORTS REFRESH - Sports Wash Detergent & Powerful Odour Eliminator. Deodorising Cleaner for Activewear, Fitness & Gym Clothes - Prevents Odour Build-up, Fresh Scent (1 Litre)

**Brand:** nikwax
**Price:** 7548 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ♻️ Stay fresh, perform better, and protect the planet with every wash!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SPORTS REFRESH - Sports Wash Detergent & Powerful Odour Eliminator. Deodorising Cleaner for Activewear, Fitness & Gym Clothes - Prevents Odour Build-up, Fresh Scent (1 Litre) by nikwax
- **How much does it cost?** 7548 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/635573842-sports-refresh-sports-wash-detergent-and-powerful-odour-eliminator-deodorising)

## 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

- • **Versatile Use:** Perfect for machine or hand wash on all activewear fabrics
- • **Odour Annihilator:** Eliminates sweat & bacteria, not just masking smells
- • **Eco-Conscious Clean:** Non-biological, biocide-free formula that’s kind to skin & planet
- • **Performance Booster:** Speeds up moisture wicking to keep activewear fresh longer
- • **Sustainable Packaging:** Bottle made from recycled materials & fully recyclable

## Overview

Nikwax Sports Refresh is a powerful 1L sports detergent designed to deeply clean and deodorize activewear by removing sweat, bacteria, and odour buildup. Its eco-friendly, biocide- and PFAS-free formula accelerates moisture wicking and drying, extending the life and performance of gym and sports clothes. Suitable for machine or hand washing, it comes in a recycled, recyclable bottle, making it the smart choice for active professionals who demand freshness and sustainability.

## Description

We started in 1977 with a single product made in a small apartment in London. Today, Nikwax is a global company operating in more than 50 countries and is based in the UK and offices in the Benelux countries, Poland, the US and South America. In 2022, we became a Trusts of Employees (EOT). Improve the performance of your gear and stay warm, dry and comfortable to enjoy the outdoors for longer. More of our products Our shoe range

Review: Excellent - Excellent product. It's a bit strange as it only has a slight fragrance however I would rather that than the awful smell of old perspiration!
Review: Better than regular laundry detergents, but not a perfect solution - Regular laundry detergents don't really do a good job on the smell of sweat, much to the wife's chagrin. There are some cleaning products out there which claim to work but actually just mask the smell with a stronger more pleasant smell - one I tried simply made my kit give off the aroma of oregano very powerfully - a bit weird to smell like a herb garden. This detergent does have some scent to it, and you can smell it a bit on the kit after it's been washed, but it's not all that strong. It does seem to be doing a considerably better job than regular laundry detergents, but there are still areas where if I sniff I can still get the sweat quite clearly. So it's not perfect, but still pretty good. One thing I would be concerned about, given that I try to use eco-friendly detergents as much as possible, is to how this stands in that regard. Given that it probably has to use some powerful substances to do its job, one might suspect that it isn't particularly eco-friendly. Also, because my hands were a bit tingly after handling the kit after washing, that also makes me wonder what is in here and whether it will cause skin irritation on my body as a result of wearing the kit. One eco-friendly thing to try perhaps before resorting to something like this, and which I have found to be helpful albeit not quite as good as this detergent, is soaking the kit in bicarbonate of soda for a while before washing.

## Features

- Causes serious eye irritation.
- DEODORISING CLEANER: Nikwax Sports Refresh is a high-powered cleaner, that removes odour buildup, rather than masking it. A powerful sports laundry detergent, perfect for an active lifestyle. The powerful formulation cleans away sweat, bacteria and dirt, ensuring your activewear is deodorised, with no nasty odours hiding under a fragrance.
- EXTENDS THE LIFE OF YOUR SPORTS AND ACTIVE CLOTHING: Sports Refresh enhances the performance of your active sportswear by accelerating the wicking process (spread moisture), reducing the opportunity for bacteria to breed and odours to form leaving you smelling fresh!
- EASY TO USE: Our anti odour washing detergent can be used in your washing machine or for handwashing. Its special formula not only cleans, but accelerates the drying time of activewear!
- RECOMMENDED USE: With Nikwax Sports Refresh, you can ensure all your active wear is clean and smelling fresh. Specially formulated for gym clothes, cotton clothing, sports and active wear.
- ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Sports Refresh is non-biological and biocide-free making it kinder to your skin, the environment and your garments. All Nikwax products are PFAS-free, water based and non-persistent in the environment. Nikwax bottles are made from recycled material and are recyclable, ensuring we do our part for the planet!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D5MHH8Q6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 8,519 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 123 in Liquid Detergent |
| Brand | Nikwax |
| Brand Name | Nikwax |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 122 Reviews |
| Formulation Type | Concentrated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05020716183304 |
| Item Dimensions | 9 x 9 x 23 centimetres |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item form | Liquid |
| Item height | 23 centimetres |
| Liquid Volume | 1000 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | Nikwax |
| Material Features | Ecological, non-biological and biocidal free |
| Material Type Free | Biocide Free, PFAS Free, Non-Biological |
| Material feature | Ecological, non-biological and biocidal free |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Scent | Fresh Scent |
| Specific Uses For Product | Hand Wash, Machine Wash |
| Unit Count | 1000.0 millilitre |
| Unit count | 1000.0 millilitre |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikwax
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 9 x 9 x 23 centimetres
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Liquid volume:** 1000 Millilitres
- **Material Type Free:** Biocide Free, PFAS Free, Non-Biological
- **Material feature:** Ecological, non-biological and biocidal free
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Scent:** Fresh Scent
- **Specific uses for product:** Hand Wash, Machine Wash
- **Unit count:** 1000.0 millilitre

## Images

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## 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 of garments.

**Q: Why choose Nikwax Sports Refresh?**
A: Nikwax Sports Refresh is a powerful cleaner, that removes odour build up, rather than masking it. It effectively cleans away sweat, bacteria and dirt, ensuring your activewear smells fresh, with no nasty odours hiding under a fragrance.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by J***S on 6 December 2025*

Excellent product. It's a bit strange as it only has a slight fragrance however I would rather that than the awful smell of old perspiration!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than regular laundry detergents, but not a perfect solution
*by C***W on 23 June 2024*

Regular laundry detergents don't really do a good job on the smell of sweat, much to the wife's chagrin. There are some cleaning products out there which claim to work but actually just mask the smell with a stronger more pleasant smell - one I tried simply made my kit give off the aroma of oregano very powerfully - a bit weird to smell like a herb garden. This detergent does have some scent to it, and you can smell it a bit on the kit after it's been washed, but it's not all that strong. It does seem to be doing a considerably better job than regular laundry detergents, but there are still areas where if I sniff I can still get the sweat quite clearly. So it's not perfect, but still pretty good. One thing I would be concerned about, given that I try to use eco-friendly detergents as much as possible, is to how this stands in that regard. Given that it probably has to use some powerful substances to do its job, one might suspect that it isn't particularly eco-friendly. Also, because my hands were a bit tingly after handling the kit after washing, that also makes me wonder what is in here and whether it will cause skin irritation on my body as a result of wearing the kit. One eco-friendly thing to try perhaps before resorting to something like this, and which I have found to be helpful albeit not quite as good as this detergent, is soaking the kit in bicarbonate of soda for a while before washing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works!
*by G***Y on 20 October 2025*

It works! Leaves clothes smelling lovely

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*Last updated: 2026-01-28*