How To Wash Soccer Field Player Gloves

By: Spyder Collins

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Even player’s of the world’s game need to learn how to wash soccer field player gloves, more commonly known as goalie gloves. Washing goalie gloves is a key step in maintaining the goalie gloves for a longer period. The expense of goalie gloves is enough to warrant proper care. Learning how to wash goalie gloves is a great way to do just that. Washing goalie gloves is a smooth process, when you know what you need to do. Materials used to manufacture goalie gloves require special care to not breakdown the material. Following the guideline below will teach you the proper mechanics for washing soccer goalie gloves to maintain the best results.

What you will need to wash them:

  • Goalie gloves
  • Sink
  • Dry towel
  • Mild liquid detergent
  1. Plug the sink and begin to fill it with luke warm water. Mix in the mild detergent beneath the running water. Allow mild detergent to mix. Turn the water to hot and let run for a few moments. Turn off the water and grab one of the goalie gloves.
  2. Submerge the glove in the sink. Using your fingers rub the dirt and grime from the goalie gloves. Fully submerge the glove for a few minutes. Remove the goalie glove from the sink and rinse it off. Set the glove aside.
  3. Repeat this process with the other goalie glove. Once both goalie gloves are clean, place both gloves on the dry towel. Fold the towel over the goalie gloves and with both hands press down hard. Apply steady pressure before folding the towel back. Allow the goalie gloves to air dry for at least twenty-four hours before use.
Posted on: Jul. 23, 2010