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Should be used on the outside of your clean turnout rug and only use in well ventilated areas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bucas","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":45534687854756,"sku":"223446","price":49.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ltr","offer_id":45534687887524,"sku":"223447","price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/9103\/5451\/files\/223446_1_15.jpg?v=1713579242"},{"product_id":"bucas-rug-wash","title":"Bucas Rug Wash","description":"\u003cul class=\"bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edeal for waterproof and breathable rugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMachine Rug Wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphate-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBucas Rug Wash is ideal for use on waterproof and breathable rugs and fabric. For full guarantee on Bucas rugs, Bucas Rug Wash should only be used. This special phosphate-free wash is ideally suited for all waterproof and water repellent rugs as well as other articles of waterproof fabrics. Bucas Rug Wash is available in 250ml and 5 litre bottles.Bucas rugs should be hand washed or machine washed at a maximum of 40°C. Use 50ml for 4.5kg of dry washing or 25ml for 10L of water. Do not machine dry or spin dry. Dry flat or hang to dry at room temperature. Do not use fabric conditioner or other chemicals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bucas","offers":[{"title":"250 ml","offer_id":45534696079524,"sku":"223445","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ltr","offer_id":45534696112292,"sku":"223444","price":319.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/9103\/5451\/files\/223445_1_15_9a89d53f-0426-4560-9ee1-08700060c3a6.jpg?v=1713579694"},{"product_id":"bee-kind-beeswax-waterproofing-bar","title":"Bee Kind Beeswax Waterproofing Bar","description":"\u003cp class=\"Block Moveable Panel ProductDescription\" id=\"ProductDescription\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBee Kind Beeswax Waterproofing Wax Bar - Heavy Duty - 100grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease do not use these bars if you are allergic to bees. 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There are no toxic fumes\/chemical particles that can be inhaled or ingested. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe devised the idea of a bar as if you attempted to melt down pure natural waxes, by the time it hit your paint brush it would have hardened, before even \u003cbr\u003egetting to the cover. We do not condone melting and then thinning with turpentine as turpentine is a highly flammable liquid with acute oral toxicity \u003cbr\u003e(as specified in its data sheet), it is also highly combustible- PLEASE do not use turpentine on your animal covers. If you wish to thin our bars down, please use \u003cbr\u003ean oil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur beeswax heavy duty water repellent and protecting wax is made from the highest quality Beeswax and blend of waxes. A great option for heavy duty \u003cbr\u003ewaterproofing projects like outdoor equipment, float and tent awnings, tent seams, jackets or pants, bike wear, back packs, hats, synthetic and canvas horse \u003cbr\u003ecovers, horse saddle blankets, trekking boots, jeans, canvas shoes, fishing \u0026amp; hunting gear, rucksacks, tents and hiking boots. Any surface that requires a heavy \u003cbr\u003eduty waterproofing surface. Easy to use. Can be used in hard to reach seams and stitching. For horse covers, does both synthetic and canvas. Wax needs to be \u003cbr\u003eheated and cured into fabric for high-quality results. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can also just use one bar and waterproof the top seams and all the stitching (to protect \u003cbr\u003estitching) where the water really hits in a heavy rain downpour if you want more breath-ability in heavier horse covers.\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend allowing up to 2 bars per 5ft cover, but one may be sufficient.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e First, ensure that the product you are applying this to is clean and dry. Use a cloth to hold the bar and rub back and forth over the surface, which creates the \u003cbr\u003efriction needed to loosen the wax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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So re-apply heat using the above \u003cbr\u003emethods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave overnight to dry and cure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can view our videos on applying the wax by searching for Bee Kind NZ in Youtube.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: To wash the wax out of your fabric, set the wash temperature to 60 degrees heat and wash twice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor larger clothes or in-between covers, you could place garments into tied up large black plastic rubbish bags. Then place into the dryer for 10min increments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s recommended that you re-apply wax every year or second year. 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The washing machine application ensures that the treatment goes right through the garment, treating seams, tapes and cords, as well as the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe need for tumble drying is removed, this saves energy and protects more vulnerable, older, garments from heat. 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