So you’ve got a pair of brand-spanking-new goalkeeper gloves? If you want to get the most out of them, you’ll need to know basic glove maintenance and care.
With care, an expensive match-day glove can last for 12-14 games. The gloves themselves will likely still be in good condition but their grip will likely be worn down.
However, you don’t need to throw them away then and there, you can use them as practice gloves. So the better care you take of your gloves the longer you can prolong their total life.
But how can you take care of your goalkeeper gloves? By following the three tips below.
1. Never put your goalkeeper gloves in the washing machine
Golden rule number one. Never, ever put your goalkeeper gloves in the washing machine. The friction of the spinning machine can easily damage your gloves and reduce their life significantly. Instead, you should only hand wash your gloves.
What you’ll need to do is soak and rinse your gloves briefly (around five minutes) with warm water. Using hot water can make your gloves age faster so you’ll want to avoid that as well.
When cleaning your gloves you want to avoid using brushes or scrubbers as this can scratch and destroy the latex. Instead, use your hands to gently rub off any dirt. Most of the time this strategy is all you need to clean your goalkeeper gloves.
If your goalkeeper gloves are extra dirty, say from a muddy game, don’t use cleaning detergents on your gloves. Detergents include washing powder, dish-washing liquid or even body soaps and washes. Instead, you can use a special goalkeeper glove cleaner.
2. Use high-quality cleaning and care products like GloveGlu
If there is stubborn dirt or stains on your goalkeeper gloves, you’ll want to use a high-quality cleaning product such as GloveGlu Wash & Prepare.
With its proprietary DirTECH formula, it’s all you need to make your gloves look brand new again. Wash & Prepare is specially formulated to be safe for latex and will ensure your gloves are odour free. After all, no one likes a smelly pair of goalkeeper gloves, do they?
You’ll want to use Wash & Prepare after every game to keep your gloves in top shape. All it takes is a few sprays and a little bit of friction and any dirt should come off when you rinse your gloves.
If you want to take your glove care a step further, you can also add GloveGlu Original into the mix to ensure your glove grip is like new.
3. Air-dry your goalkeeper gloves after cleaning
Drying your gloves correctly is crucial for extending their life. All you need to do is place your gloves somewhere with airflow and let time do its thing. Make sure to keep your gloves out of direct sunlight as the heat can dry out your gloves to the point where they start cracking.
You’ll also want to avoid other methods such as putting them near a heater, tumble drying or anything that produces large amounts of heat. If you’re in a rush, the best you can do is place some paper towels in your goalkeeper gloves or place them in front of a fan.
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