shocka04

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I purchased a sheepskin mitt from Griots but they didnt include any instructions of how to clean it after I use it. I know some of you use a sheepskin mitt as well so I was wondering how you all clean it.

DavesZ#3

iTrader: (26)

I wash it in the washer with my other detailing supplies. Then hang it up to dry. If you don't open it up and let the skin inside dry completely, it will eventually rot and disintergrate.

shocka04

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Can I wash it along with my DF towels and big blue towels all together? the towels say they have to be washed seperately but would it be ok to combine them all?

DavesZ#3

iTrader: (26)

I wash DF and microfibers together then mitts and cotten towels together.

shocka04

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how long does it take for the mitt to dry on the inside. i washed it two nights ago and it still feels decently wet inside of it. I've been hanging it from a clothesline so that the open end is facing down

zzz350

move to california, it would be dry in a few hours

shocka04

iTrader: (7)

any other ideas besides movin to the other side of the country

zzz350

Out West, we can use a thingie-majig, called a clothes dryer. It is the darndest thing, you can put it on air dry for the heat setting. Amazing these new fangled gadgets.

Personally I don't use mitts, 100% USA Terry Cloth towel only on my ride, both for washing and drying purposes.

shocka04

iTrader: (7)

well, from what i recall reading, you shouldnt put things like this in the dryer so i was wondering how long it took others to dry to make sure this is normal that its taking long

zzz350

It isn't that big of a science, don't put fuzzy things, like terry cloth, in the dryer at the same time as the mitten, just air dry, no heat on the dryer setting.

I still think your best option is not to use lambskin gloves, they aren't really that soft relative to other option that exist. I do use the lambskin gloves on the wheels, but never on the painted body.

DavesZ#3

iTrader: (26)

It takes a while. I usually run it through the dryer for 10-15 minutes and that dries the outside (fur). The inner skin takes another day or two hanging on a rack. You have to stretch it open some so air can get inside to dry it otherwise it will stay wet for weeks then rot and fall apart.

shocka04

iTrader: (7)

Oh ok, i never ran it through the dryer but the outside is dry. The inside is still wet. I do have it open, its hanging but ill see if i can figure a way to get it open more