Eurow Sheepskin wash mitt

For everyone that lets their mitts air dry, just try it once.... Wash and dry your mitts in the machine and look and feel the difference between air drying and machine. You may never go back to air drying.
 
what sort of detergent do you guys use? (liquid/powder)

and what temp is best for washing mitts> (40/60/90 degs)



is there any other information anyone could give about the best way of cleaning mitts?



cheers matt
 
matt_r said:
what sort of detergent do you guys use? (liquid/powder)

and what temp is best for washing mitts> (40/60/90 degs)



is there any other information anyone could give about the best way of cleaning mitts?



cheers matt
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I use liquid Woolite. When I dry I use low heat and turn the mitt inside out.
 
Bill D said:
Yes, this is my logic as well. But that's why I purchase them locally. For like a natural product that sheepskin is, I need to evaluate it in person first before purchasing. That's how the "pick them like fruit" regimen came to be :D
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............... and that is excellent logic Bill. I'm fortunate enough to be able to get the Meguiar's mitt locally. They seem to be very consistent in quality, which minimizes my concern about buying online. In addition, with the vendors I deal with (including Meguiar's), I doubt that I would have any problems getting satisfaction if I happened to get a bad mitt.



A while back, I happened to get 3 SM Arnold cotton mitts that had the famed "cotton seed" issue. When I informed the vendor, he simply credited my account and told me to keep the mits. I ended up using the mitts for "grunge" work.



In regards to the washing of the sheepskin mitts, or any mitts for that matter, I first rinse the mitts out after usage from the inside first, then spray down the mitt on an angle to remove as much dirt and stuff as possible. Then, I hand wash them in Liquid Tide in warm water and give them a thorough rinsing. (again - from the inside out). Then, I grab the cuff of the mitt and "sling" as much water out of them as possible. (kind of like slinging a paint brush dry along side of you) This gets most of the water out and starts "fluffing" the mitt up again. Lastly, I place them on a large horizontal wooden pegs setup (peg inside mitt) that I made just to dry mitts. (out of the sun) Placing them on the peg seems to help them dry out better/faster and provides air circulation.



With the above method, I've never hand an issue with any mitt. However, I don't use one mitt on paint very long before it gets "demoted" to lessor chores, so I really don't have to worry about a long a mitt lasts.
 
Durability is relevant with pelt..........End of Story.

I dont care if you machine wash and dryer dry. If you follow what the manufacturer says, and you dont care for the durability, you should take it up with the manufacturer....

If the Ford Motor Co. says to use 5W-30, im using 5W-30, sure I could use 10-40, but I feel safer using whats recommended....
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
Durability is revelant with pelt..........End of Story.

I dont care if you machine wash and dryer dry. If you follow what the manufacturer says, and you dont care for the durability, you should take it up with the manufacturer....

If the Ford Motor Co. says to use 5W-30, im using 5W-30, sure I could use 10-40, but I feel safer using whats recomended....
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It is foolish to follow a procedure that I know will give me poor results when I can follow a procedure that I know will give me good results. Machine washing and drying my sheepskin mitts has increased the life span x 7 so far and counting.
 
I agree but acknowledge that this is purely my personal preference. I'd encourage anyone to give it a shot once and see how they like the results.
 
I buy these in two packs from the Costco, rinse them after use and throw them in the washer and dryer with my dark clothes. It couldn't be easier, works really well, never had a problem. I actually like them so much that I buy them along with the yellow mf's as gifts in the summertime for buddies.



I've been using the same two for more than a year with no degradation of the wool or skin.



Jason
 
wannafbody said:
most of the time i rinse my mitts out with the hose and hang them on the lip of the bucket-that won't mess up a wool mitt will it? being damp for days at a time
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I have been doing this everytime for the last 5 years with no problems. I'll rinse the mitt with the hose after I'm done, wring it out then give it a shake to fluff the wool, then hang it over the side. Once it dries, its still as soft as the day I bought it.



I don't think there is a need to soak or machine wash these mitts after each use. It is an organic mitt (save for the elastic cuff) so naturally it will be more prone to falling apart if left wet or subjected to machine wash.



The bottom line is that these ARE quality mitts (as are the ones from Target) and at about $5 each a great bargain, and no excessive care is needed to maintain them, just some common sense and consistency.
 
I have purchased a few sheepskin mitts from autogeek and had the same problem with them ripping apart. After using them, I rinse them and shake them off, then let them dry on top of the dryer. My last mitt only got one wash out of it before it tore holes. I returened them for credit at autogeek.net . This was the second time that this has happend to me. I will now be using microfiber wash mits. They say they are equally as good.



Maybe I should have tried putting them in the wash and dryer.
 
goceltics34 said:
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Maybe I should have tried putting them in the wash and dryer. [/B]
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You have nothing to lose do you? You were basicly getting zero durability with your mitts. I had the same problem until I started machine drying than the problem was solved.
 
I wouldn't. I'd rather wash it twice with regular detergent if necessary. It's a natural product and may wear faster as a result unlike the occasional spot washing of mfs with Dawn.
 
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