Have heard conflicting advice.

Have washed in machine on both cotton wash (knackered the mitt up very quickly-obviously!) and a delicates wash (still knackered it up - but not as quickly!).

Is it still advised to wash it in the machine or would a good rinse with cool water be ok after use?


I've always used Fairy non-bio on a gentle spin without fabric conditioner.

Cheers

 

I've had a lambswool mitt from PB that I've used for ages (well over a year, lots of washes)- I normally just rinse it after use, but this weekend it got dirty, so I had to wash it (never washed before). I used a normal (half-load) setting in the machine and bio detergent. It came out spotless and completely intact. Everything I've had from PB seeems top quality - perhaps it's cheaper mitts that come apart?

 

Well 2 of them were from PB so it isn't that!

They don't come apart as such,just the wool seems to matt up,unlike when it's new when it's nice and soft.

 

Fair enough. Mine seems immaculate, but it has only been through the machine once.

 

colod water seems to be the best way, i have killed two of PBs mits by washing them. (maybe the new range are improved) ?

 

At 30 with a liquid and you will be fine that is what is said to be the way to do

 

agree mine have always been fine even cheap ebay lambs wool ones

 

I normally go for 30 with some white wine vinegar and nothing else. Bring them out nice and clean.

 

If you want to keep it, do not put it through the machine!

Warm running water under the tap. Use a little detergent or washing up liquid. Don't flood it though. Then leave to dry naturally.

Same goes for polishing pads.

 

If its fibres are matting up after rinsing it thoroughly, try shaking it vigourously ( Like adog after a bath!!!) then rub your hand vigourously from cuff to tip repeatedly.This will bring back the as new pile.

 

Are you following our instructions to the letter, i.e...

Care instructions: (i) wash after each use in a washing machine at a low temperature (40 °C) using a non-biological liquid detergent (avoid soap powders and detergents containing bleach or fabric softeners); (ii) hang up and allow to dry naturally (avoid all sources of heat), and; (iii) store in a dry, dust-free environment whilst not in use (lidded plastic storage boxes are ideal in this respect).

We wash our mitts (about a dozen or so) like this every couple of days and have no issues, with most lasting around 3-6 months before needing to be replaced. Just wondering if your detergent choice is the problem?

 

Hi Rich,

Yes mate - wash every mitt,microfibre,drying cloth etc the same way as you describe.

Opened a new one today and after use I hand washed it with a wool liquid detergent in cool water - looks spot on. Will be able to tell better when dry but compared to another one I have (that has been used around 5 times and washed in the machine) it looks and feels alot better.