SOFTSPUN Microfiber Single Side 1 Piece Chenille Glove,1700 GSM Grey+20X30cm Cleaning Wipe 2Pcs | Multi-Purpose Super Absorbent and Perfect Wash…

Softspun is one of the best Indian microfibre brands and I say that as a microfibre and detailing addict that knows the differences between good and bad microfibre and has in his collection many microfibre brands, both Indian and foreign. When you buy Softspun, you buy a good product; there’s no doubting or second guessing yourself.

Other great Indian brands are Posh and Poshlyf. Those two brands are slightly better quality than Softspun but also more expensive. You also have Maxoshine which is equal with Softspun and then Sobby which I would rank just below. Softspun is the sweet spot of price and quality among all those options. I will leave out other good brands such as ShineXPro and Wavex because of their limited and overpriced range of products; I can’t recommend them while we have all those other superb options I mentioned.

These wash mitts are the perfect size, GSM and weight. Especially for washing smaller cars and for users with smaller hands. But that doesn’t mean they are small; it just means they’re not too big. The bigger higher GSM wash mitts are great for big cars with large flat surfaces but they get heavy when wet and are less easy to use, such as in tight areas like door handles or the front end of the car with all the grills/vents/contours.

The high quality and softness of the fibres is clear to feel and see. I have used it regularly over the past year and it has been very durable; some thread does come off from the elastic wrist cuff after running it through the wash machine but you can just snip it off and it’s not an issue. The important bit is that there are no tears or holes in the mitt itself and it still has most of the original softness and absorbency, even after heavy use and many machine washes.

Very gentle on car paint but also very good at picking up and holding on to dirt. Releases the dirt quickly when rinsed in the wash bucket. Easy to clean and wash after use. I bought the sky blue colour which looks beautiful and also helps you see when the mitt is dirty and needs to be rinsed. Always buy microfibre products in light and bright colours; dark colours don’t let you see the dirt and you could cause scratches in the paint from any invisible dirt or small rocks stuck in the fibres; use the darker colours for wheels/engine bay/other dirty areas.

I prefer to use a wash mitt by just holding it without actually wearing it on my hand. They get heavy when wet so it’s easier to use that way and you can keep flipping the mitt to a clean side much easier than if you were wearing it on your hand. And also, these Softspun mitts are sold in both single and double sided variants; so make sure you check and get the double sided ones; they are just better than the single sided in every way.

You will be happy with your purchase and can buy with confidence in a quality product from a much loved brand.

Here are my tips to get the best results from this wash mitt and also to take care of all your microfiber products and keep them in good condition:

1) Always wash new microfiber products before using them for the first time. No detergent; only water; there is usually lint/dye/residue left over from the manufacturing process and you’ll see how much the water changes colour.

2) Do not rub the mitt hard on the paint. Gently wipe the car in straight lines and never in circles. Do not use any pressure. Lightly guide the mitt under your palm or hold it by the wrist cuff and let the weight of the mitt do the work. Keep switching to a clean side of the mitt and rinse well in the wash bucket after cleaning each body panel. Keep checking for any dirt/rocks stuck in the fibres.

3) These mitts are very easy to clean. If not very dirty, you can just hand rinse them or quickly machine wash with only water. Use detergent only for dirty/stained microfibre. It’s best for your microfibre to use detergent as less as possible and mostly just wash in cool/warm/hot water. Use only liquid detergent and never use powdered detergent or fabric softener. Any liquid laundry detergent is fine as long as it does not contain added fabric softener. But I will still recommend the Wavex microfibre liquid detergent; a very good Indian product and very cost effective; the 1 litre bottle will last you a long time. Never wash/mix microfibre with any other clothes; always keep it separate from all other fabrics.

4) If you feel your microfibre products have lost some of their softness and absorbency, then soak/wash them by hand in a bucket or in the machine with hot water and 1-2 teacups (depending on how many microfibres you’re washing) of any cheap white vinegar; no detergent; then do a final rinse to remove the vinegar; it’s a great way to remove old buildup from your microfibre and make it soft and absorbent again.

5) Do not wash microfibre used for polishing/waxing/sealants with your other washing/drying/cleaning microfibres. The polish/wax will coat the other microfibres and make them less soft/absorbent.

6) Never wash microfibres used for tyres/wheels with those used for the paint/body/interior. The metal and brake dust particles from wheels will contaminate your other clean paint/interior towels and cause scratches in the paint.

7) Always try to clean/wash dirty microfibre as soon as possible; if you can’t, then atleast leave them soaking in a bucket with liquid detergent until you have time to wash; the aim is to not allow any wax/polish/dirt to dry/harden into the fibres; more difficult to clean once that happens.

8) To wash microfibre used for polish/wax, soak them in a hot water bucket with liquid detergent and repeatedly squeeze/scrub/rub them thoroughly against each other with your hands or use a toothbrush. Your hands and the towels should be underwater in the detergent while scrubbing/cleaning so make sure the water is not too hot for your hands. But you need heat to break up and melt the polish/wax off the fibres so make it as hot as you can. Once you’re satisfied with your scrubbing, squeeze out the pads/towels and then rinse them well in another bucket of hot or cool water; or just toss it in the washing machine for the final rinse after the first hot water scrubbing you did. You could also do the whole wash in the machine with hot water but it will not clean as well as doing it manually yourself.

9) Never dry your washed microfibre in direct sunlight or at high temperatures in the washing machine dryer. Do not iron. Do not wash in water hotter than 60°C (that’s the temperature in most home water heaters). Extreme heat will destroy microfibre.

Sorry for the long read but I’ve been doing this since years and love to share my experiences/learning with those who might be looking for it. You can also see my profile for reviews of other great detailing products on Amazon. Best of luck and happy detailing.

Best quality

Good quality product at this price. Easy to use. Too soft that it doesn’t affect the car’s paint. Absorbs car shampoo and cleans very well.

There is a nice product, but wipes is very small. That is not the same as showing.