Washing Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt before first useUpdated 5 days ago

Yes. The dye on new performance fabrics can loosen in the first cycle, so a pre-wash locks the colour, clears factory lint left over from manufacturing, and primes the fibres so the mitt lathers and scrubs evenly straight away. Wash it on its own or in an eco washing bag, on a cool cycle with a mild detergent.

Wash it on its own or in an eco washing bag to protect other items from first-wash dye transfer. Run a cool cycle on a regular spin rather than a cotton cycle, which is too aggressive for microfibre. Use a mild liquid detergent free of dyes, fragrances, bleach and softeners. Squeeze out the excess moisture, then lay the mitt flat or hang it by the cuff loop out of direct sunlight.

Yes. A touch of blue in the first wash is normal for performance microfibre of this type, and it stops after the initial cycle once the surface dye stabilises. Wash the mitt on its own or in an eco washing bag for the first cycle, or use a colour-catcher sheet if you are washing it with dark items. Avoid washing it with light-coloured towels until after that first cycle.

Skip bleach and fabric softener entirely, since both coat the microfibre and reduce how well it lathers and grips. Do not run a hot or cotton cycle, and do not wash the mitt with cotton towels, because cotton sheds lint that lodges in the microfibre loops. Avoid high-heat tumble drying and never iron the mitt.

Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt

Dual-sided microfibre and scrub mitt with a glove-style fit. Pair it with Bathroom & Shower Cleaner for the full bathroom toolkit.

Sensitive Laundry Liquid

Fragrance-free and free of dyes and softeners. Ideal for the pre-wash and every wash after it. Also available as Sensitive Laundry Sheets.