How many uses do you think an average wool wash mitt such as the ones from Wal-Mart, hold up to. I noticed today that there was some wool strands in the rinse bucket, and that it didnt feel as plush as it used to. I'm going to go buy a new one but I was curious as to what everyone else thinks, I've gotten maybe 15 uses out of mine.
Mitt Durability
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jfelbab
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I always replace my mitts every quarter. I relegate the older ones for use on the wheels and wheel wells.
Spilchy
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I've had all mine going for a couple years used bunches of times. I rotate between a dozen or so, but with proper care, they should last and last.
I hang mine up after each wash without really cleaning them allowing air to get into the mitt to prevent mold. Once I have a few that I've used, they all go into the wash on cold water, light agitation and no soap. Then I hang them to dry.
I've yet to throw one out. If I feel they aren't plush enough anymore, I use them for wheels and stuff. But that takes a long time and many washes.
I hang mine up after each wash without really cleaning them allowing air to get into the mitt to prevent mold. Once I have a few that I've used, they all go into the wash on cold water, light agitation and no soap. Then I hang them to dry.
I've yet to throw one out. If I feel they aren't plush enough anymore, I use them for wheels and stuff. But that takes a long time and many washes.
Accumulator
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My mitts from the Autopia store are holding up great. No apparent wear after more than a year and I don't take any special care of them. I do wash them in Woolite if I think they need it but I just let them air-dry.
I lose the occasional tuft of wool around the front license plate and they sure ain't that purty anymore but they have lasted about a year (one car - 40 washes?).
When I finish using them, they go directly into the washer on cold/delicate for a single rinse cycle. They come out clean and soap free. I put my hand in and shake it about to open the fibers and inside and then hang them out in the garage. They are dry in no time.
When I finish using them, they go directly into the washer on cold/delicate for a single rinse cycle. They come out clean and soap free. I put my hand in and shake it about to open the fibers and inside and then hang them out in the garage. They are dry in no time.
imported_Neothin
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I've had my wal-mart eurow mitts since july and they're still just as plush/soft as they were 5 months ago. After I use them I make a new rinse bucket and throughly rinse the mitts out. After this they go straight on the wash line to dry.