Which is better: a microfibre mitt or a lambswool mitt?

Both are gentle enough when used correctly. Microfibre offers higher absorbency and dries faster. Lambswool naturally has a longer pile that keeps dirt further from the paint and holds it well. Personal preference largely determines the choice.

Can I use the same mitt for wheels and paintwork?

Absolutely not. Wheels contain brake dust, tar particles, and disc grinding residue. Those particles act like sandpaper on your paintwork. Use dedicated mitts and store them separately.

How do I wash a microfibre wash mitt correctly?

First rinse the mitt under cold water to remove loose particles. Then machine-wash at 30-40°C without fabric softener and without liquid detergent containing brighteners. A powder detergent without optical whiteners is ideal.

How often should I replace a wash mitt?

There is no fixed timeframe. Check the fibres: if they feel shorter, matted, or uneven, it is time for a new one. A well-maintained mitt lasts dozens of washes.

Is a sponge completely useless then?

Not entirely. Sponges are useful for applying shampoo foam on plastics, rubber, and grilles where a mitt is too bulky. On flat painted panels, a microfibre mitt is clearly the better choice.

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The wash mitt or sponge is the very first contact between your hand and the paint, so the choice matters immediately. Microfibre wash mitts have long, soft fibres that lift dirt away from the paint instead of grinding it in. Lambswool mitts work on the same principle and are exceptionally gentle on protected paintwork.

Sponges are fine for rinsing or for hard, smooth surfaces like plastic bumpers, but on painted panels a mitt is always the better choice. Always use a grit guard in your bucket so dirt sinks to the bottom and does not transfer back into the mitt.

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