How to wash boxing gloves?

Contents:
  • Can I wash boxing gloves in a washing machine?
  • How to wash gloves for boxing?
  • Dry cleaning
  • Care rules:

Sports gloves today can be called a very popular and expensive equipment for boxing. However, it is necessary to choose such a thing with the mind. Qualitative gloves from a well-known manufacturer will last much longer, so give more time to your choice. But how to wash boxing gloves, because during the training the hands are constantly sweating, and all these bacteria are collected inside, absorbed into the material from which these products consist. Councils for the care of gloves are in our article.

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Can I wash boxing gloves in a washing machine?

It is not recommended to wash boxing gloves in the car, because, as a rule, they dry very long, and because of this, rotting of the fabric may occur inside or the filler may collapse.

Another reason why they should not be washed is their outer side - they can crack, or vice versa - it's hard to get skinny. But if you still decided to wash them, because of a very strong smell, which can not be removed, then be very careful not to spoil the equipment and follow the rules.

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How to wash gloves for boxing?

If you still decide to wash your boxing gloves, then follow a few rules:

  • Do not put the temperature over 40 degrees to avoid cracking the surface of the material.
  • Use liquid detergent or conditioner to remove odors, dissolve better and rinse out of the water.
  • It is possible to squeeze them, but not strongly( strong spin entails deformation).

Important! Very carefully dry the equipment after washing - for this use a dryer, dryer, newspapers, preferably in combination.

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Dry cleaning

In addition to the washing machine, it is possible to use a freezer to remove a specific amber from the material of the sports equipment. Take the equipment, seal it in a bag and leave it overnight. At the end of the time, unpack and dry well.

Important! When exposed to low temperatures, all microbes are removed from the tissue, so the odor will go away, and your hands will no longer have an unpleasant odor after exercise.

The outer side of the product after complete thawing can be wiped with a damp cloth or sponge with soapy water. And in order to give softness to the skin and prevent the formation of cracks, finally rub it with glycerin.

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Care rules:

  • Before putting on gloves, wrap boxing bandages on your hands. They absorb all the sweat and equipment remains clean. After each workout, wash the bandages, because they rub against the material of the equipment and mud gathers inside.
  • At the end of the session, always put the hand protection in a well-ventilated area.
  • After workout, stuff the products with paper - it will absorb the remaining moisture.
  • To remove germs, use an antibacterial spray.
  • Clean them after each workout with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. After a damp cloth, wipe dry.

Important! If the gloves are very unpleasant smell, take the cotton wool soaked in vinegar, and leave it inside the equipment for a couple of hours.

Now you have information about several ways - and how to "dry" clean, and how to wash boxing gloves at home. We hope you have quality equipment for training and it did not suffer after cleaning.