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I have an anschutz shooting glove that is starting to smell really bad since I train in an un-airconditioned room in a tropical country. I was wondering if anyone knows if it could be washed in the laundry or how will I be able to clean it.

Thanks!!

afaust wrote:I have an anschutz shooting glove that is starting to smell really bad since I train in an un-airconditioned room in a tropical country. I was wondering if anyone knows if it could be washed in the laundry or how will I be able to clean it.

Thanks!!

I would perhaps hand wash it or maybe get it dry cleaned, but then again the dry cleaning solvents may damage the rubber bits. Hand washing / soaking should be enough to clean it and stop it smelling.

Rob.

And after you clean it, you will need to make sure it is dry before you store it away. Prop it up in front of a fan, to blow air into it, or set it in the sun, etc. Just don't pack it away in a sweaty condition. I've never tried it, but wonder if putting a bunch of those little silica-gel packs and carbon packs into it will keep it better. Those are the little packs found in some medicine bottles, electronics, shoes, etc to keep them dry & fresh in shipping.

wrc wrote:And after you clean it, you will need to make sure it is dry before you store it away. Prop it up in front of a fan, to blow air into it, or set it in the sun, etc. Just don't pack it away in a sweaty condition. I've never tried it, but wonder if putting a bunch of those little silica-gel packs and carbon packs into it will keep it better. Those are the little packs found in some medicine bottles, electronics, shoes, etc to keep them dry & fresh in shipping.

Yep good thinking. That would help as would a bit of talk / athletes foot powder. Store the glove in the open so it can 'breath' and not stuffed in a kit bag. Ditto the jacket, especially if it gets wet.

Rob.