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How do you guys clean your sponges/mitts/whatever else you use to wash your car?

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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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How do you guys clean your sponges/mitts/whatever else you use to wash your car?

Well how do yall? I use 2...one for my wheels and one for my paint. And of course the one for the wheels gets dirty as hell and the one for the paint will get some stuff in it after i use it. Currently i just put them in the washing machine on the hot water cycle and let them wash that way. Is this the right way to do it? Lately my stuff has been falling apart from doing this. Is there a better way to clean them, or should i just keep on sticking them in the washer?
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Re: How do you guys clean your sponges/mitts/whatever else you use to wash your car?

Caring for Mitts and Towels

- Wash on the Hot/Cold setting
- Use Liquid Detergent only w/ no bleach and NO fabric softener
- Add White Vinegar to the rinse cycle for added softness and soil release
- Rinse twice
- Dry towels on low heat w/ no fabric sheets

I don't dry my mitts in the dryer, but I do hang them to make sure they dry.
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Re: How do you guys clean your sponges/mitts/whatever else you use to wash your car?

Originally Posted by ZaneO
Caring for Mitts and Towels

- Wash on the Hot/Cold setting
- Use Liquid Detergent only w/ no bleach and NO fabric softener
- Add White Vinegar to the rinse cycle for added softness and soil release
- Rinse twice
- Dry towels on low heat w/ no fabric sheets

I don't dry my mitts in the dryer, but I do hang them to make sure they dry.
thanks man.

Thats exactly what i do, so i guess im good.
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Re: How do you guys clean your sponges/mitts/whatever else you use to wash your car?

Every once in a while I'll put them all in the wash, most days I just rinse out under the water after washing.

For the wheels I use a seperate sponge. Not a nice mitt.
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