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Smelly gloves
So my gloves usually have plenty of life left in 'em when I replace them. The only reason I replace them is because they usually begin to smell so bad that no amount of washing can get rid of the disgusting skin under band-aid smell.
Does anyone know of any methods to get the stink out of gloves or ways to prevent it to begin with?
Are there any gloves made of a material that does not absorb odor?
Does anyone know of any methods to get the stink out of gloves or ways to prevent it to begin with?
Are there any gloves made of a material that does not absorb odor?
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I've owned a pair of Specialized gloves for nearly six years now. They're worn regularly in the spring, autumn and winter. They're also washed regularly. They don't smell.
Regular washing is the prevention you seek.
Just like regularly washing yourself keeps you from smelling like a homeless person.
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1. Close them so the catchy part of the velcro is not sticking out.
2. Throw them in the wash machine with all the rest of your cycling stuff and non-cycling stuf.
3. Use Borax + detergent.
4. Lay flat to dry.
2. Throw them in the wash machine with all the rest of your cycling stuff and non-cycling stuf.
3. Use Borax + detergent.
4. Lay flat to dry.
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Guess I'm just lazy. Washer --> Dryer has always worked for me.
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Gloves should be washed after every use, same as all your cycling clothes except for jackets and vests. Air dry.
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So my gloves usually have plenty of life left in 'em when I replace them. The only reason I replace them is because they usually begin to smell so bad that no amount of washing can get rid of the disgusting skin under band-aid smell.
Does anyone know of any methods to get the stink out of gloves or ways to prevent it to begin with?
Are there any gloves made of a material that does not absorb odor?
Does anyone know of any methods to get the stink out of gloves or ways to prevent it to begin with?
Are there any gloves made of a material that does not absorb odor?
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I toss mine in the washer or rare occasion, they come out just fine.
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I sweat in the heat and my nose runs in the cold. I don't want residue from either fermenting between rides.
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