Basic care of your wash kit
April 18th, 2008 by Danny the web stig
I have already touched on this subject in my previous post… when you are working it’s best to get organized before you start cleaning your car, making sure you have a clean dry place to put your kit down when you aren’t using it. This can save you lots of grief.
But what happens when you have finished washing your car?
I would recommend that you put your microfibre towels and any other cloths through the washing machine. You can do the same with a wash mitt if it is microfibre or synthetic (which I always recommend over lamb’s wool), but don’t do it too often as they tend to fall apart… you are unlikely to find one that is stitched together like a pair of combat fatigues, instead they tend to be made rather cheaply in the far east.
If you decide not to put them through the washing machine, then rinse them out in a clean bucket of water, then you should at least put these items on the washing line to dry. If you put them away damp they will almost certainly go mouldy.
Please note, that when washing synthetic chamois leathers, don’t put them in hot water. Many of them will behave like Shrinky-Dinks if you do. And if you wash your microfibre cloths in the washing machine, don’t use a fabric conditioner.
Most people will keep their wash kit in the garage or in the shed. If not stored properly it will collect dust and other stuff that you really don’t want on your car. Simply put your cloths, mitt and leather into a plastic carrier bag to help keep it clean rather than dropping onto a shelf. Whatever method you use for storing your kit, it’s probably best if it’s air tight, otherwise all sorts of critters can view it as a place to build a nest. But it is essential to make sure it’s dry before sealing in an air tight container.
About the best place to store all the gear is in a Grit-Guard Bucket, which now comes with a sealable lid.
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