Washing Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt before first useUpdated 2 hours ago
TL;DR: Yes. Give Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt one quick wash at 40 degrees 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. Give Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt one quick wash at 40 degrees before first use. This locks the colour, removes any factory lint, and primes the micro-loops so the mitt lathers and scrubs evenly from day one. A touch of blue dye bleed on the first wash is completely normal and stops after the initial cycle.
✓ Why pre-wash?
The dye on new performance fabrics can loosen in the first cycle. A warm pre-wash locks the colour, removes factory lint left over from manufacturing, and activates the micro-loops so they lather and scrub evenly straight away.
How do I pre-wash Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt?
Pop the mitt into an eco washing bag or wash on its own at 40 degrees with standard spin. Use Sensitive Laundry Liquid or Sensitive Laundry Sheets. No bleach, no softener, no dryer. Line-dry out of direct sun. A little blue dye bleed is normal on the first wash, so wash with similar colours or use a colour-catcher sheet.
Pre-wash steps
Pop the mitt in an eco washing bag or wash on its own.
Select a 40 degree cotton cycle with standard spin.
Add Sensitive Laundry Liquid or Sensitive Laundry Sheets. No bleach, no softener.
Line-dry flat or hang by the cuff loop. Keep out of direct sun to prevent fade.
✓ Dye bleed is normal
A touch of blue dye in the first wash is completely normal for microfibre of this type. It stops after the initial cycle. Wash with similar colours or use a colour-catcher sheet if washing alongside other dark textiles.
⚠ Avoid on the first wash (and every wash)
No bleach. No fabric softener. No high-heat tumble dryer. All three damage the fibres and shorten the mitt's life from the very first cycle.
Grab the mitt
Pair Ultra Pro Bathroom Mitt with Bathroom & Shower Cleaner for the full bathroom toolkit.
Wash with Koh laundry
Use Sensitive Laundry Liquid or Sensitive Laundry Sheets for pre-wash and every wash after. Both are fragrance-free and gentle on microfibre.
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