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How do I wash and dry Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt after cleaning?Updated 9 days ago

TL;DR: Rinse Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt under warm water after every clean and squeeze gently rather than wring. Machine wash on a cool cycle with a mild detergent like Sensitive Laundry Liquid, with non-linting items only and never cotton. Air-dry where you can. Tumble drying on low now and then is fine, but not as a routine. Never bleach, fabric softener or iron.


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Koh Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt showing the lather side and the scrub side
Koh Sensitive Laundry Liquid, softener-free detergent for washing the mitt

How do I wash Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt after cleaning?

Rinse the mitt under warm water after every clean to flush out soap scum and cleaner residue, then squeeze gently rather than wring, since twisting damages the yarn. For a machine wash, run a cool cycle with a mild liquid detergent free of dyes, fragrances, bleach and softeners. Wash with non-linting items only and never with cotton, because cotton sheds fibres that clog the mitt. Wash darks separately to reduce dye transfer onto the mitt.

Quick rinse after each use

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Run warm water through the fibres to flush out soap scum and residue.

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Squeeze gently to release the water. Do not wring, since twisting damages the yarn.

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Hang the mitt somewhere ventilated so air can move through the loops.

✓ Machine wash settings

Wash on a cool cycle with a mild liquid detergent free of dyes, fragrances, bleach and softeners. Sensitive Laundry Liquid or Sensitive Laundry Sheets work well. Wash with non-linting items only, no cotton, since cotton sheds fibres that clog the mitt. Wash darks separately to reduce dye transfer onto the mitt.

Cool cycle Mild detergent Non-linting only Darks separately

✓ Wash before the first clean

Always run a new mitt through a wash cycle before its first clean. It preps the fibres and clears factory lint. Full guidance in washing before first use.

One wash first Primes the fibres

How do I dry Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt?

Air-drying is preferred. Squeeze out the excess moisture, then lay the mitt flat on a rack or hang it by the cuff loop somewhere ventilated, not a damp cupboard. Tumble drying on a low setting is acceptable now and then when air-drying is not practical, but it should not be your default, because high heat damages the yarn and shortens the mitt’s life. Never iron it.

✓ Air-dry, preferred

Squeeze out the excess moisture, then lay the mitt flat on a drying rack or hang it by the cuff loop. Good airflow keeps it fresh and prevents odour. Dry it somewhere ventilated, not a damp cupboard.

Squeeze first Flat or hanging Good airflow

⚠ Tumble dry low, occasionally

Tumble drying on a low setting is acceptable when air-drying is not practical, but it should not be your default. High heat damages the yarn and shortens the mitt’s life. Never iron, since heat plate contact damages the fibres permanently.

Low heat only Not routine No iron, ever

What should I avoid when washing the mitt?

Avoid chlorine bleach, fabric softener, which clogs the fibres and reduces performance, high-heat tumble drying, and ironing. Do not wash the mitt with cotton or other linting fabrics, and keep it away from rough items like zips and hook-and-loop fasteners that could snag the loops. Do not wring it dry, because twisting damages the yarn.

⚠ The do-not list

No chlorine bleach. No fabric softener, which clogs the fibres and reduces performance. No high-heat tumble drying. No iron. No washing with cotton or other linting fabrics. Keep it away from zips and hook-and-loop fasteners that could snag the loops. Do not wring it dry.

No bleach No softener No high heat No iron No cotton No wringing No hook-and-loop

Getting the wash routine right is the single biggest factor in how long the mitt lasts. See how long Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt lasts, troubleshooting, and what the mitt is made from.


The mitt still smells after washing. What now?

Odour almost always traces back to damp storage rather than the wash itself. Rinse thoroughly after every use so no cleaner residue is left behind, wash on a cool cycle with a mild detergent, then let the mitt dry completely before you put it away. Hang it somewhere ventilated rather than folding it into a closed cupboard while it is still damp.

✓ Dry it fully before storing

Rinse thoroughly after every use, wash on a cool cycle with Sensitive Laundry Liquid, then let the mitt dry completely before storing. Hang it somewhere ventilated rather than shutting it in a cupboard while damp. More fixes in Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt troubleshooting, and the full cleaning method in how to use the mitt.

Rinse after use Dry completely Ventilated storage

Koh Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt, dual-sided lather and scrub mitt

Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt

Dual-sided lather and scrub mitt with a glove-style fit and a water-resistant barrier lining. Pairs with Bathroom & Shower Cleaner.

Koh Sensitive Laundry Liquid 1.5L

Sensitive Laundry Liquid

Fragrance-free and free of dyes and softeners, so it will not clog the fibres. Ideal for washing the mitt and the cloth. Also available as Sensitive Laundry Sheets.

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Last reviewed: August 2026 · Koh UK

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