PR: Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine

**DARK HORSE** · 11-27-2009, 10:12 PM

Very nice review; thank you for taking time to do it for us

PS Sponges scare the heck out of me. I would be afraid that a particle of sand or dirt would get trapped and scratch before it migrated into one of the channels ...I only use natural sheepskin wash mitts. Just my humble thoughts.

**acc1079** · 11-28-2009, 12:45 AM

Nice review!!

The ONE thing I have not used it for yet, is a wash, and I already know I will never be without it. For the simple fact of its versatility, and doing a great job at all of them. A QD, especially for wiping down doorjambs and such, a clay lube, and an ounce or 2 along with my normal shampoo during wash.

Great stuff!!

**DLB** · 11-28-2009, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by CEE DOG

Did you convert from MF wash mitt?

Yup.

Tad - I feel that way with most sponges, but this one is a little different for me. It just "feels" nice. But, as everyone here knows, without proper rinsing in between panels, any sponge, mitt, brush, etc. can trap dirt and wipe it across the surface.

DLB

**DARK HORSE** · 11-28-2009, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Dalton Blevins

Yup.

Tad - I feel that way with most sponges, but this one is a little different for me. It just "feels" nice. But, as everyone here knows, without proper rinsing in between panels, any sponge, mitt, brush, etc. can trap dirt and wipe it across the surface.

DLB

Dalton,

I agree with you about proper washing/rinsing techniques, however I feel that a natural sheepskin mitt or natural sea sponge offers a lot more media for particles to be sheltered in between rinses. However if you are using this particular sponge I'm sure it's a great product. I myself just feel more comfortable with the sheepskin mitt (Plus it feels soooo luxurious...it's like candy for my car).

**DLB** · 11-30-2009, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by trichard

Dalton,

I agree with you about proper washing/rinsing techniques, however I feel that a natural sheepskin mitt or natural sea sponge offers a lot more media for particles to be sheltered in between rinses. However if you are using this particular sponge I'm sure it's a great product. I myself just feel more comfortable with the sheepskin mitt (Plus it feels soooo luxurious...it's like candy for my car).

Hey - no worries on my end (in other words - you didn't hurt my feelings).

I figure they sell so many different types of wash media for 1 of 2 reasons.
1. "They" realize not everyone is going to like the same thing, so they just give you choice.
2. "They" realize there's a group of people out there that just can't possibly narrow it down to one, so they are just marketing to us...err...them.

I have used Natural Sea Sponges, Microfiber sponges and the like, sheepskin...all kinds of stuff. And I probably will use something else eventually. I am just so big hearted - I like seeing all these companies stay in business, so I want to do my part.

DLB

**CharlesW** · 11-30-2009, 09:51 AM

FWIW, I have used MF towels, MF covered sponges, sea sponges, grout sponges, cotton chenille covered sponges and cotton chenille mitts with rinseless washes and can't really say that I was unhappy with any of them. They all seemed to work good and left no noticeable marring.
It seems that I just grab whatever is handy and it works fine.