Best Car Wash Mitts: Our Top Picks with the Widest Range

This double-sided, chenille microfiber mitt weighs 4.8 ounces and is 11.5 inches by eight inches by one-and-a-half inches wide. It is 80 percent polyester and 20 percent polyamide. It is machine washable and can be used on cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs or even in your home.

The thick, absorbent microfiber wipes away dirt and grime without leaving behind any lint or scratches. The mitt has a mesh lining interior that easily allows you to put your hand back into the glove when you take it off while it's still wet. The mitt is soft and plush and holds a large amount of water. It fits nicely if you have big hands. It is well-designed and completely non-abrasive. It features a wrist band so it doesn't fall off your hand.

One downside is the cuff may tear or split after use. It may also get very heavy when drenched in water. The XL size may not be as big as you expect.

This super-absorbent microfiber mitt weighs 2.4 ounces and is eight by 10 inches wide. It is suitable for both wet or dry washing and is machine washable.

The mitt is easy to control and isn't floppy, which is important when you clean the lower parts of your car—you don't want any part of the mitt touching the ground. It is very soft and features a band that secures to your wrist to keep the mitt on your hand. It is very soft and glides smoothly over the surface of your car. It holds suds very well.  Its white color allows you to easily see and pick out any particles it picks up.

The mitt is so light-colored, it can be difficult to get fully clean after use. It may not transfer suds from the bucket to the paint as well as other mitts. The stitching may come apart at the seams. It may be too large for some people's hands.

This affordable two-pack of car wash mitts is an excellent product from Relentless Drive. They are designed to be lint-free, scratch-free, and non-abrasive. They are double-sided mitts, making them more versatile when washing your car. They can also be used on trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, boats, and other watercrafts. They can hold their weight in water seven times over so they need to be wrung out less. If they do get used and dirty, you can easily pop them in the washer to clean them. The interior is lined with mesh to make them more flexible and to ensure your hand does not get stuck inside.

These mitts are also good for waxing, dusting, and polishing your cars, as well as cleaning off windows, mirrors, glass, and other in-home items. One of the biggest perks of this product is it comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee if you don’t like it.

One thing to note is that this is not a waterproof product, so your hand will get wet. There are also reports of the threads coming apart after repeated usage. Likely due to the cheaper price, these are not necessarily built to last for years.

These brightly-colored and affordable car wash mitts come in a pack of two. They are made of microfiber soft chenille with elastic wrist cuffs to help hold them in place. The mitts are highly absorbent, double-sided, and of course lint-free, scratch-free, and non-abrasive. In addition to vehicle use, they are also good for cleaning windows, mirrors, and furniture. They are great for dusting, especially in tight corners and cracks. The mitts are machine-washable, helping to prolong their life and get the best clean from them.

However, these are quite cheap, so they tend to fall apart quickly, reportedly after only six months. Depending upon how often you wash your car or other vehicles, you may end up getting multiple uses from these before you need to purchase more. The microfibers are also slightly rough, so a firm hand isn’t needed when washing delicate things or you may end up scratching your paint.

This two-pack of car wash mitts from Anngrowy come in three different colors: dark blue, bright green, and light blue. They are made from double-sided chenille to ensure they are scratch-free, lint-free, and swirl-free for your finishes. They are great for cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and inside your house. The wrist cuff is double-stitched elastic, making it more durable and longer-lasting than other cuffs. These mitts have a large size so they fit all hands and have a wider cleaning area. They can hold seven times their weight in water and are machine-washable and dryable. They come with a one-year warranty and a 60-day full refund guarantee. Overall, these are solid car wash mitts for a good price.

While they are advertised as large, they are slightly smaller than you would expect. Even though they are water absorbent, there is a chance water will get in through the seams or underneath the elastic wrist band, so don’t expect your hands to stay dry with these mitts.

One of the “secret products” many auto detailers use is lambswool car wash mitts. These are incredibly gentle and do not scratch paint or windows. This mitt by the Mary Poppins Store is 100 percent lambswool and great for cars, vans, RVs, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and toy haulers. This package comes with a single mitt and it is very lightweight, only six ounces in total. The mitt can also be used for dusting when it’s dry.

Note that when using a premium product like lambswool, it will come with a larger price tag. It also cannot be traditionally machine-washed and dried. Use specific gentle wool cleaners and then allow to air dry. You should ensure the surface of the lambswool stays clean so it can operate optimally with each wash. This is a larger and thicker car wash mitt compared to similar products, as well. With good care, this is a product that will last for many years.

This two-pack of bright green car wash mitts from Konpard are made of premium double-sided microfiber chenille. They are great for washing, dusting, and general gleaning of vehicles and the home. They ensure a swirl-free finish and are made extra large so they can work with any hand size. The mitts are extra dense, which allows them to hold more water and suds than sheepskin. A big perk of this product is its 30-day full refund guarantee. They are also machine-washable and dryable.

They are slightly more expensive than others you will find on the market. With that elevated price, you get a stronger and more durable product that is made to last. There are next to no reports of any tearing or wearing out, so expect to get a long use of this pair of car wash mitts.