Best valueGuppyfriend Washing Bag
Mesh bag for synthetic loads. Higher catch rate than the ball, slightly more setup.
- Higher catch rate
- Reusable
- Patagonia-tested

microfiber
The lowest-friction microfiber catch. Throw it in, forget it.
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Why we picked it
The lowest-friction microfiber catch. Throw it in, forget it.
Spiky polyurethane ball that catches up to a third of microfibers in the wash. Zero installation.
How we vetted this
RESEARCHEDWe recommend this product based on materials, certifications, and reputation. We have not yet bought or tested it in our own home.
If we move it into our home, we'll upgrade its tier and add first-person notes. If lab data emerges, we'll note that here.
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Recommended based on the criteria for the cleaning + air chapter, written down before we shopped. Read the methodology →