Chemical GuysMIC495 Ultimate Two Sided Chenille Microfiber Wash Sponge

This is my first product I purchased from the Chemical Guys brand. I always felt like most of their stuff was overhyped and overpriced so I felt like it wasn't worth spending more for their products. However, what caught my attention was that this sponge came with an elastic strap so you can fit your hand in it and not be dropping the sponge everywhere. I decided to give it a try since that stood out to me over other similar sponges by other brands that did not have that strap.My first impressions were that the sponge is very soft and the microfiber is decently dense. It didn't feel cheap like those $1 sponges from walmart. Upon use, I can say that it cleans well and the strap is a pretty nice feature to have. However, the downfall is that after only one use, the strap has already become quite loose. I don't have large hands so I can only imagine how bad it could be with a larger person using it. Nonetheless, the sponge does its job and the strap does make the sponge feel nice and secure while it lasts. It's not terribly expensive, so if the strap interests you, then I'd say to give it a try.

I was skeptical at first because of some of the bad reviews but I purchased anyways, I am glad I did. This spring works well for washing my car, I didn’t notice any new swirls or scratches when I paired this with Meguiars gold class soap. This thing is super absorbent it was almost hard to get all the water out when using the 2 bucket method. Overall great sponge, also I washed it on low in my washing machine and just let it dry without putting in the dryer, I didn’t see any issues with build quality.

HIGHLIGHTS: Massively ULTRA absorbent, very soft, yet sturdy, and just the right size — plus a handy, comfortable & wide stretchy strap that allow hands of various sizes to keep ahold of the sponge in slippery situations. FIVE STARS!THE DETAILS:Although I wasn’t sure I’d really need them, I bought two of these awesome chenille sponges for washing our St. Bernard puppy. As it turned out — especially 4 months of age & already 50 lbs of wiggly, furry fun — having something ultra absorbent for wetting her down, applying the shampoo & getting her rinsed off proved to be just the ticket!Like human babies of a certain age, everything currently goes in the pup’s mouth — plus she absolutely LOVES to play-fight with the hose, particularly when there is water pouring out of it!A garden hose had worked just fine over the summer when hosing off muddy paws & the like. But, shortly into her first real bath, it soon became quite clear that wetting her body down with the hose & squirting the shampoo directly on the dog just wasn’t going to cut it (apparently she’s ticklish!).Quickly switching over to using two separate buckets — one for soapy water & one with clear water for rinsing, and a sponge in each — I came to realize that these sponges were exactly what I’d need.With the chenille side & the sponge within being so absorbent, they worked great for getting her wetted down all over (including under her belly & various nether regions) — and for making sure to get all the shampoo thoroughly rinsed out.With my women-sized palms & unfortunately-stubby fingers, the soft stretchy band on the microfiber side, made it easy for my arthritic hands to keep ahold of these sponges — including the slippery, soaped-up one — as I worked to spread the shampoo all over & then scrub a bit at some areas of her white fur that had gotten stained during her adventures in the backyard. I found it to be much more comfortable and effective than I’ve experienced using various items with straps designed for similar purposes.Both sides of the sponge “cover” (the long chenille side, as well as the microfiber side), as well as the strap, all seem quite sturdy in terms of both the materials and — even more importantly— the stitching that holds those parts together.I realize that most folks buy these for washing automobiles not dogs, but I think that all the features which proved helpful to me in washing my pup are equally applicable to washing cars.These sponges get my whole-hearted 5 star rating. If you’re thinking of purchasing one (or two, or ten!) for either purpose, I’m certain you will not be disappointed!

This product would be a perfect 5 stars if the sponge was just slightly smaller. I feel like my hand purchase is just not good enough for its size.

Love this sponge due to not having to have two different sponges for bugs and body panels. Last longer than any other sponges I have had more than 30 washes and still hardly any wear. Will definitely buy more when needed. Only product improvement would be get rid of the elastic handle I cut mine off.

Mean its a sponge but does what its supposed to and feels like made well

with the band is convenient and bigger size than most I have. satisfied with the money spent

Nice

Stitching torn and strap broke.Good quality materialsStitching sub par and will never buy chemical guy products again as this was my first experience

I will be buying a couple moreThat’s how well it works

It's a nice sponge make car washing a breeze. I wish it was a bit heftier and larger to make washing easier, but otherwise is a great sponge.

Satisfied with purchase.

Super soft, but also has a rough side for aggressive dirt. Will definitely buy another one!