Should I pre-wash Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt before first use?Updated 3 hours ago
TL;DR: Yes. Give Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt one quick wash before first use. This locks the colour, removes factory lint, and primes the micro-loops so the mitt lathers and scrubs evenly from day one. A little blue dye bleed on the first wash is completely normal and stops after the initial cycle.
Last reviewed: April 2026
Should I pre-wash Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt before first use?
✓ Yes, here's why
The dye on new performance fabrics can loosen in the first cycle. A pre-wash locks the colour, removes factory lint left over from manufacturing, and activates the micro-loops on Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt so they lather and scrub evenly straight away.
How do I pre-wash Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt?
Pre-wash steps
Pop the mitt in an eco washing bag or wash on its own. This protects other items from any first-wash dye bleed.
Run a cool cycle on regular spin. Don't use a cotton cycle — it's too aggressive for microfibre.
Add a mild liquid detergent free of dyes, fragrances, bleach, and softeners. Sensitive Laundry Liquid or Sensitive Laundry Sheets are ideal.
Squeeze out excess moisture, then lay flat or hang by the cuff loop. Keep out of direct sun to prevent fade.
For full ongoing care guidance after the first wash, browse all Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt articles.
Is dye bleed on the first wash normal?
✓ A little blue dye is normal
A touch of blue in the first wash is completely normal for performance microfibre of this type. It stops after the initial cycle once the surface dye stabilises. The colour holds for the life of the mitt.
⚠ How to manage it
Wash the mitt on its own for the first cycle, or pop it in an eco washing bag. If you want to wash with other dark items, drop in a colour-catcher sheet to absorb any loose dye. Avoid washing with light-coloured towels until after the first cycle.
Dual-sided microfibre and scrub mitt with glove-style fit. Pair with Bathroom and Shower Cleaner for the full bathroom toolkit.
Fragrance-free, free of dyes and softeners. Ideal for the pre-wash and every wash after. Also available as Sensitive Laundry Sheets.
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