It is absolutely vital to take the utmost care of your gloves, especially on a hygienic level.
Index:
- Hygienic risks
- What to do
- How to clean boxing gloves
Hygienic risks
Avoiding the formation of germs and bacteria ensures that bad odors are not created and irritations, fungal infections and infections do not form on your arms and hands, without cones which will allow the glove to last longer.
What to do
wash your hands before putting on gloves.
So that the "sweat" you leave inside will be without germs and bacteria.
Always use bandages or undergloves
Bandages or undergloves will help trap perspiration, to avoid direct contact with the inside of the glove.
Take them out of the training bag
Once you get home open them as much as possible and put them to dry in a warm, dry place until they are completely dry. Paper can be placed inside to further absorb moisture.
How to clean boxing gloves
After having opened them and left them to dry, it is possible to wash them externally with a cloth moistened in water (water and bicarbonate, but not much) to eliminate the residues of perspiration on the outside.
If the glove is seriously smelly, it is advisable to seal it in a bag and put it in the freezer for 24 hours, then take it out, sprinkle it with sodium bicarbonate and put it back in a bag for 24 hours.
You can also use disinfectant deodorizers that absorb moisture, but they may not be enough and cause worse odors.