Chenille Car Wash Mitt: Scratch-Free Plush Wash Glove

Built to hold the grit, not drag it

• Worm-pile that holds the grit

  The pile is thick and dense from edge to edge. Dirt sinks between the fibers instead of sitting on top, which is what keeps it off the paint during a slow pass. Rinse the mitt often and the fibers spring back full.

• A grip that stays put

  The mesh backing shows on the back of the mitt and gives the shape structure. It sits snug on your hand through long panel passes, so you spend less time fighting the glove and more time on the paint.

How to run a swirl-free weekend wash

1. 1
   Pre-rinse the car

   Rinse the whole vehicle first so loose sand and grit leave before the mitt touches the paint.

2. 2
   Load the mitt

   Dip the mitt in soapy water and work it until the pile is saturated. The pile holds the suds.

3. 3
   Wash in straight lines

   Start at the roof and work down to the lower panels. Use straight passes rather than circles, and rinse the mitt often.

4. 4
   Rinse and dry in shade

   Finish with a thorough rinse of both the mitt and the car. Let the mitt air dry out of direct sun.

A quick rinse keeps it working longer

• Rinse hard after every wash

  Flush out the grit and soap so nothing dries trapped in the fibers.

• Keep colors separate

  Wheels get one color, body panels another. Brake dust stays away from the paint.

• Air dry in the shade

  Heat stiffens the fibers and dulls the plush feel over time.

• Fluff after drying

  Give the pile a few rinses to bring the full texture back.