How to Clean Snowboard Gloves

Snowboard gloves need to be washed every so often to remove dirt, sweat and other debris.

Snowboard gloves can become dirty or develop an odor after normal use. Snowboard gloves are made from materials that keep hands warm while you're out on the slopes, and sweat odors and bacteria can accumulate inside them. The factory-applied water protection also contributes to sweaty hands. The gloves may also develop odors from becoming wet and then not properly drying after several times of use. By utilizing the proper method, you can easily wash snowboard gloves.

Things You'll Need

• Dry laundry soap (powder)

Instructions

1. Wash the snowboard gloves separately to prevent color bleeding. Select the smallest load setting on the washing machine and choose "warm" for the water-temperature setting. Choose the gentle washing cycle.

2. Allow the washing machine to fill up. Apply the amount of dry laundry soap per the instructions found on the soap box for a small load.

3. Remove the inside liners if the gloves are equipped with them. Place the snowboard gloves and liners into the washing machine. Avoid using fabric softeners.

4. Select the lowest heat cycle on the dryer. Place the snowboard gloves and liners inside for up to half an hour. Check the gloves and liners every 15 minutes to prevent damaging them from excessive heat.

5. Remove the gloves and liners from the dryer and hang them up by the fingertips if they are still damp to the touch.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply a prewash to the snowboard gloves to remove stains. Follow the prewash instructions for stain removal.

• Consider purchasing and applying a water repellent from an outdoor gear retailer after the snowboard gloves are dry; snowboard gloves can lose the factory water repellent after they are washed several times.

• Avoid washing snowboard gloves in a washing machine if they are made of leather material. Leather is a delicate fabric and cannot be machine laundered. Follow the care label for cleaning the snowboard gloves.

• Do not use bleach, which will ruin the material.

References

• Gore-Tex: Washing Instructions

Resources

• REI: Gore-Tex Care