Sponge and Wash Mitt cleaning - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

dave335eye · 04-30-2009, 07:29 PM

How does everyone clean their car wash mitts/sponges?

My grout sponge and wash mitt got filthy after the first time I used them. I don't want to introduce any more scratches after all of my hard work during the next wash.

zerox_guru · 04-30-2009, 07:31 PM

i just thow them sponges in the washer... n make sure to check theres nothing stuck in there..

jopa489 · 04-30-2009, 07:35 PM

I use the sink in the garage and a little bit of car wash soap. They clean up pretty well. Though, the Proline grout sponges I use (from Lowes) are like $1.50 each - it's really not even worth the chance for that price. Just buy some new ones after a couple of washes if they're getting dirty.

ejazbmw · 04-30-2009, 08:46 PM

i use sheepskin mitts and toss them out after 8-10 uses the fur or whatever it is tends to start coming off so i have no choice, but i just rise them with the house with pressure.

SpecC · 04-30-2009, 10:44 PM

i let mine soak in water before rinsing them out thoroughly

Innovative Detailing · 05-01-2009, 12:16 AM

At Innovative Detailing, its a strict proceedure that before every car we detail we use a clean bucket with soap and a clear rinse bucket and we wash the grout sponges religiously and rinse repeatedly.

After the grout sponges have expired, we let them dry out and cut them into either thirds or fourths and use these to apply rubber treament on tires and rubber trim.

Dave @ Innovative Detailing

Elka · 05-01-2009, 12:41 AM

My first sheepskin mitt gone bad very fast (in 4-5 washes). after that i realized that using anything other than a small amount of Woolite and cold water is not good for the sheepskin. Just massage the mitt with Woolite and cold water. It cleans perfectly and mitt stays healthy. I used my second mitt for over a year and then bought another one as the old mitt lost its puffiness. it still had not shed yet.

dave335eye · 05-01-2009, 08:48 PM

thanks for all the help!

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zerox_guru Super User!! Drives: JB E90/Gixxer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal. Simi Valley Posts: 580 iTrader: (1)	i just thow them sponges in the washer... n make sure to check theres nothing stuck in there.. __________________

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jopa489 BMW/Detailing Addict Drives: Estoril F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 6,554 iTrader: (8)	I use the sink in the garage and a little bit of car wash soap. They clean up pretty well. Though, the Proline grout sponges I use (from Lowes) are like $1.50 each - it's really not even worth the chance for that price. Just buy some new ones after a couple of washes if they're getting dirty. __________________ Last edited by jopa489; 04-30-2009 at 07:35 PM. Reason: Typo

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dave335eye Private Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 95 iTrader: (1)	thanks for all the help! __________________ Ever wonder why you don't pass many nice 335s...because you CAN'T!

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04-30-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
ejazbmw blahhh Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 6,335 iTrader: (7)	i use sheepskin mitts and toss them out after 8-10 uses the fur or whatever it is tends to start coming off so i have no choice, but i just rise them with the house with pressure.

04-30-2009, 10:44 PM	#5
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis Posts: 15,442 iTrader: (4)	i let mine soak in water before rinsing them out thoroughly

05-01-2009, 12:16 AM	#6
Innovative Detailing Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 M3, 06 Denali, 53Ford F100 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	At Innovative Detailing, its a strict proceedure that before every car we detail we use a clean bucket with soap and a clear rinse bucket and we wash the grout sponges religiously and rinse repeatedly. After the grout sponges have expired, we let them dry out and cut them into either thirds or fourths and use these to apply rubber treament on tires and rubber trim. Dave @ Innovative Detailing

05-01-2009, 12:41 AM	#7
Elka New Member Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	My first sheepskin mitt gone bad very fast (in 4-5 washes). after that i realized that using anything other than a small amount of Woolite and cold water is not good for the sheepskin. Just massage the mitt with Woolite and cold water. It cleans perfectly and mitt stays healthy. I used my second mitt for over a year and then bought another one as the old mitt lost its puffiness. it still had not shed yet.