How do you Clean hillbilly gloves?

minimalist · 2011-06-01, 01:16 PM

I've had a pair of hillbilly gloves for about a year and they are now getting so smelly that I can't stand to wear them anymore. At this point they are putting out a strong ammonia smell. I always lay them out flat to air dry after each ride. Does anyone have some hints on how to keep them from getting so smelly and how to clean/disinfect these gloves?

mbalmer · 2011-06-01, 04:29 PM

I spray mine with Lysol and then put them through a gentle wash. It doesn't seem to hurt the leather or stitching. I have two pair so one can dry and air out while I use the other. I hate the smell of Lysol so I may try using rubbing alcohol. I've heard you can spray with Vodka.

Nurse Ben · 2011-06-01, 04:35 PM

I used to wash mine in with clothing, but they dried out and cracked. So now I rinse them out with warm water and just lay them out to dry. I'd avoid using soap as it will dry out the leather and lead to cracking.

steveyo · 2011-06-01, 06:18 PM

I spritz smell-attracting riding gear liberally with rubbing alcohol. It kill the bacteria, then evaporates completely. Works great.

harper · 2011-06-01, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by steveyo

I spritz smell-attracting riding gear liberally with rubbing alcohol.

Perhaps moonshine or corn-squeezins would be more appropriate for these gloves.

maestro8 · 2011-06-02, 12:57 AM

Alcohol-based cleaners will draw the natural oils out of the leather and it'll be left dry and cracked. If you use such a cleaner, be sure to follow it with a leather restorative or conditioner lest you shorten the life of your gloves.

I can recommend you some great products for leather upholstery... but I have no experience with leather clothing items. How about you take 'em to the dry cleaner and let him sort it out?

Tirving · 2011-06-01, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbalmer

I spray mine with Lysol and then put them through a gentle wash. It doesn't seem to hurt the leather or stitching. I have two pair so one can dry and air out while I use the other. I hate the smell of Lysol so I may try using rubbing alcohol. I've heard you can spray with Vodka.

I've used lysol on all my Muni and MMA gear...... it's been working for years. No need to wash the gloves/shinguards

Doug · 2011-06-02, 01:16 AM

Glycerine soap would be good to get sweat salts out out of leather. It's been a while since i searched for leather reconditioning but several museums have posted their favorite recipes and methods. some are various percentages of glycerine and alcohol. If you have moonshine as Harper brought up you should drink it, develop a lack of caring, and just ride.

Store your leather goods where it is really dry to keep things from growing in it. I store my water bag in the freezer to keep it from turning green.

minimalist · 2011-06-02, 03:42 PM

Thanks for all the good advice. Hopefully my gloves aren't too far gone to be rescued. I'll give one or more of these a try and see what happens.

2011-06-01, 01:16 PM	#1
minimalist less is more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cary, NC USA Age: 50 Posts: 75	How do you Clean hillbilly gloves? I've had a pair of hillbilly gloves for about a year and they are now getting so smelly that I can't stand to wear them anymore. At this point they are putting out a strong ammonia smell. I always lay them out flat to air dry after each ride. Does anyone have some hints on how to keep them from getting so smelly and how to clean/disinfect these gloves?

2011-06-01, 06:18 PM	#4
steveyo ...feeding the machine... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany NY, US Age: 50 Posts: 3,399	I spritz smell-attracting riding gear liberally with rubbing alcohol. It kill the bacteria, then evaporates completely. Works great. __________________ steveyo ...like having your own personal rollercoaster... - a few uni race write-ups - muni and kokopelli uni t-shirts, mugs and stickers

2011-06-02, 12:57 AM	#6
maestro8 is what it is Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: hella Nor Cal Age: 35 Posts: 6,557	Alcohol-based cleaners will draw the natural oils out of the leather and it'll be left dry and cracked. If you use such a cleaner, be sure to follow it with a leather restorative or conditioner lest you shorten the life of your gloves. I can recommend you some great products for leather upholstery... but I have no experience with leather clothing items. How about you take 'em to the dry cleaner and let him sort it out? __________________ "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

2011-06-02, 01:16 AM	#8
Doug gauche rider Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Age: 54 Posts: 310	Glycerine soap would be good to get sweat salts out out of leather. It's been a while since i searched for leather reconditioning but several museums have posted their favorite recipes and methods. some are various percentages of glycerine and alcohol. If you have moonshine as Harper brought up you should drink it, develop a lack of caring, and just ride. Store your leather goods where it is really dry to keep things from growing in it. I store my water bag in the freezer to keep it from turning green. __________________ Get out and ride

2011-06-02, 03:42 PM	#9
minimalist less is more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cary, NC USA Age: 50 Posts: 75	Thanks for the advice Thanks for all the good advice. Hopefully my gloves aren't too far gone to be rescued. I'll give one or more of these a try and see what happens.

2011-06-01, 04:29 PM	#2
mbalmer Is it June yet? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 53 Posts: 1,105	I spray mine with Lysol and then put them through a gentle wash. It doesn't seem to hurt the leather or stitching. I have two pair so one can dry and air out while I use the other. I hate the smell of Lysol so I may try using rubbing alcohol. I've heard you can spray with Vodka.

2011-06-01, 04:35 PM	#3
Nurse Ben XC Muni Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,974	I used to wash mine in with clothing, but they dried out and cracked. So now I rinse them out with warm water and just lay them out to dry. I'd avoid using soap as it will dry out the leather and lead to cracking.

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