Washing mitt
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A washing mitt is a piece of terry cloth, shaped like a pouch that the hand
fits in. It is being used as an aid in washing the body, for example, to apply soap
to the body, and to remove the soap with a rinsed out washing mitt. It can also be used to freshen up the face. Usually, a towel
is used to dry off the body afterwards.
A washing mitt is especially useful for people that like to wash themselves at a sink
, and do not wish to spill or waste much water.
The washing mitt is also a good tool for nurses and caregivers, who wash their patients in their beds.
An expansion on the washing mitt is the showercloth, with which also the back can be washed.
There are also special sponges which can be used in the shower, or in the bathtub, in combination with a shower gel
.
In the case of bruises or injuries, a washing mitt can be filled with ice
, so that it can be used as an ice bag.
It is often being said that the washing mitt is a typical Dutch
product. However, washing mitts are also being used in Germany
, France
, Belgium
and Iran
. In the rest of the world, wash cloths are in wider use.
An alternative name for the washing mitt is washglove.
Hand
A hand is a prehensile, multi-fingered extremity located at the end of an arm or forelimb of primates such as humans, chimpanzees, monkeys, and lemurs...
fits in. It is being used as an aid in washing the body, for example, to apply soap
Soap
In chemistry, soap is a salt of a fatty acid.IUPAC. "" Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. . Compiled by A. D. McNaught and A. Wilkinson. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford . XML on-line corrected version: created by M. Nic, J. Jirat, B. Kosata; updates compiled by A. Jenkins. ISBN...
to the body, and to remove the soap with a rinsed out washing mitt. It can also be used to freshen up the face. Usually, a towel
Towel
A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping. It draws moisture through direct contact, often using a blotting or a rubbing motion. Common household textile towels are made from cotton, rayon, bamboo, nonwoven fibers or a few other materials.-Types of towels:* A bath...
is used to dry off the body afterwards.
A washing mitt is especially useful for people that like to wash themselves at a sink
Sink
A sink is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture used for washing hands, for dishwashing or other purposes. Sinks generally have taps that supply hot and cold water and may include a spray feature to be used for faster rinsing...
, and do not wish to spill or waste much water.
The washing mitt is also a good tool for nurses and caregivers, who wash their patients in their beds.
An expansion on the washing mitt is the showercloth, with which also the back can be washed.
There are also special sponges which can be used in the shower, or in the bathtub, in combination with a shower gel
Shower gel
Shower gel or shower cream is the general term for a substance similar to liquid soap, which is used for cleaning yourself during a shower. Most commercial shower gels do not contain any saponified oil however, instead being products of petroleum...
.
In the case of bruises or injuries, a washing mitt can be filled with ice
Ice
Ice is water frozen into the solid state. Usually ice is the phase known as ice Ih, which is the most abundant of the varying solid phases on the Earth's surface. It can appear transparent or opaque bluish-white color, depending on the presence of impurities or air inclusions...
, so that it can be used as an ice bag.
It is often being said that the washing mitt is a typical Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
product. However, washing mitts are also being used in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
. In the rest of the world, wash cloths are in wider use.
An alternative name for the washing mitt is washglove.
See also
- Washcloth
- DishclothDishclothA dishcloth is used in the kitchen to clean dishes and other surfaces. Typically they are made of cotton or other cloth, such as microfiber, and measure 11" to 13" inches square.- Microwave disinfection :...
- PeshtamalPeshtamalA peshtamal is a Turkish traditional towel used in the Turkish baths. It is also used to specify which region people are from and is a part of a deep cultural tradition. In some places, it's called pestamal or pestemal...
- TerryclothTerryclothThere are two types of terry fabrics# Towell Terry is a [woven] fabric with long loops that can absorb large amounts of water. Its content is usually 100% cotton, but may sometimes contain polyester....