How to Clean Goalkeeper Gloves

Cleaning goalkeeper gloves is an important part of maintaining your soccer equipment. If too much dirt and grime get into the gloves, it can adversely affect your game, as it can clog the pores in the rubber and prevent you from gripping the ball. You should have at least two sets of goalkeeper's gloves so you will have another pair available before you wash the first set.

Things You'll Need

  • Towel
  • Goalie glove wash
  • Basin
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Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase glove wash from a sporting-goods store. This mild soap will clean the goalkeeper gloves without damaging the material.

    • 2

      Wipe off any loose dirt with a towel prior to washing the gloves. Alternately, put the gloves on and pat them together to shake away loose dirt particles.

    • 3

      Fill up a basin with warm water and a few drops of the glove wash. Place the goalkeeper gloves in the mixture and work the solution over the surface.

    • 4

      Turn the gloves inside out as you hand wash them in the soap and water mixture. Since the gloves have likely collected sweat during game play, make sure the interior gets cleaned as well.

    • 5

      Rinse off the goalkeeper gloves with warm water. Make sure you get the entire amount of soap residue off to avoid affecting the performance of the gloves.

    • 6

      Sit the gloves out to dry. Avoid direct sunlight and never place them in a dryer. The heat will cause permanent damage to the rubber.