I have some older cotton sponges that I have been using and they seem to kill the suds from any car wash soap I use. I really noticed when I bought a new microfiber sponge and the soap stays much sudsier.

Are the microfiber sponges that much better or are the old ones contaminated with something that kills the suds? What can I wash them in to clean them if they are contaminated? Now I just throw them in the wash machine with regular laundry soap.

 

I started using microfiber sponges and I think they definately work better and are more gentle on the paint. Whenever mine get contaminated I just throw them out. I don't think it's worth the trouble trying to get it clean.

 

They are old and used up-simply said. Just save yourself the hassle and get yourself some new ones!

 

Get a sheepskin wash mitt, the ShMITT, or a microfiber wash mitt. I absolutely love my Meguiar's microfiber mitt; more durable than anything else I have ever used (sheepskin and the shmitt will fall apart), holds a lot of suds, and is completely safe.

 

i have experienced this problem too. a bucket full of suds but a sponge that drips nothing but clear water when you try to wash the car. very annoying. i just get a new sponge after i've used it 5 times and use the old one on the rims. its important to use a clean sponge to minimize scratches and swirl marks.