How to Clean a Chamois

To understand how to clean a chamois, let’s first explain what it is. 

A chamois is a material made of soft leather.  It originates from any one of a number of animals including the skin of a deer, goat, or sheep.  Chamois is a very absorbent and pliable material.

How is it used to clean cars? 

Well, the chamois is rinsed in water and wrung out.  It is more effective when damp.  After you hose down the car, the chamois is used to wipe off the excess water, removing the water from the chamois by wringing, then cleaning and drying the cloth.

How to you clean a chamois? 

Basically, it can be rinsed in warm water with either a very mild detergent.  Remove the excess water and stretch the cloth, hang it up to dry.  Caution should be taken not to allow the sun to over-dry the chamois because it will stiffen. 

Here is another interesting fact: Depending upon the size of the chamois, it can cost anywhere from $9.95 to $16.95.  There is also a generic chamois that costs approximately $6.95. 

Automobile owners prefer chamois in particular because it dries and shines a car without leaving streaks, lint, or spots.  It can also be used to buff chrome, as well as dry, polish, and dust a car as well.  

If you check cleaning accessories for cars online, you may come across a chamois for $11.99.  This one is described as “a natural Chamois that quickly and efficiently dries your vehicle and its unsurpassed thickness and premium tanning process produces maximum absorbency and durability. It is made of 100% natural sheepskin.” 

As you can see, chamois is quite expensive.  It is doubtful that this product would be utilized by most new and used car owners but, nonetheless, it is a big hit.  If you can afford this product, needless to say keeping it well maintained is necessary so that it will last quite a while.  

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