How to Clean the Insides of Leather Gloves
Leather gloves require special care, especially in washing and maintaining them. You don’t want your pair to smell bad waiting too long to finally wash it. But, it is true that there must be much effort put into cleaning the gloves the right way. Check out below how to clean leather gloves inside.
Method 1: Vinegar
This first method is applicable for the outside and inside of gloves. You can use it to wash your whole pair without worrying about ruining the leather texture. You should prepare the following things before getting started:
- White vinegar
- Microfiber cloths
- Soft toothbrush
- Spray bottle
Step 1: The first thing you should do is mix cold water and white vinegar with a ratio of 1:1. You should put this mixture inside a spray bottle for easy application.
Step 2: Now, turn leather gloves inside out to clean their interior. Spray the mixture onto your gloves; make sure to cover all surfaces, including the liners. Still, do not soak the whole gloves with too much solution.
Step 3: For the cleaning solution to remove the smell and dirt on the gloves, you must leave it there for about 20 minutes. Then, use the microfiber cloth to pat the glove surface dry.
Step 4: After the pair dries, you can now take the soft toothbrush to dab off the residues left by the mixture.
Method 2: Baking Soda
This second method is recommended when your glove’s inner lining has built-up oil, moisture, and dirt that are stubborn to remove. It is recommended to clean leather gloves with mold. What you need to prepare are the following:
- Baking soda
- A tablespoon
- A vacuum’s upholstery attachment
Step 1: Since you do not have to create any cleaning solution, this step is quite easy. Just hold your gloves in a way that allows you to sprinkle baking soda into them. Then, use the tablespoon to spread the cleaner to ensure it goes into all fingers.
Step 2: Now, shake the leather! Do that by closing your glove wrist shut. In this step, you are trying to stick baking soda powder onto your gloves inside.
For the powder to take effect, leave it there for 3-4 hours.
Step 3: Afterwards, you need to brush off the powder layer on your gloves. You can turn it inside out, then use your vacuum’s upholstery attachment to brush everything away.
Dry cleaning leather gloves is another great option and recommended if you do not want to damage the textures and colors in the process.
You can also machine wash leather gloves, though it is not the best way to preserve your glove quality and have its inside sanitized thoroughly. You can machine-wash your gloves, as long as you turn the piece inside out, then put it inside a garment bag. Then, make sure to use a leather-compatible cleaning product, as well as cold water and a delicate washing cycle for your pair.
It is best to read the care instructions for you gloves, as there is many different types that require different care.