Nikwax wool wash wash n wick features the nikwax wool wash is a gentle cleaner that will remove grime and odors from your favorite clothes this cleaner is ideal for wool base layers and socks as well as high content merino wool items this cleaner from nikwax will restore wools ability to wick away moisture and regulate temperature the nikwax wool wash is a water based formula that is environmentally friendly specifications gentle cleaner removes grime and odors ideal for woo