How to Care for Your Boxing Gloves: The Guide | Budo Fight ![](https://www.budo-fight.com/favicons/android-chrome-512x512.png) Budo Fight How to Care for Your Boxing Gloves: The Guide As with any sports equipment, it is essential to take care of your boxing gloves, not only to extend their lif... Découvrir → budo-fight.com Published on **January 16, 2024** # How to Care for Your Boxing Gloves: The Guide As with any sports equipment, it is essential to **take care of your boxing gloves**, not only **to extend their lifespan**, but also **for the health of your hands**, which spend long hours in contact with them. Cleaning the outside and inside of your gloves, drying them, and eliminating bad odors—here’s everything you need to know about maintaining your [boxing gloves](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/catalog/boxing/boxing-gloves). ## How to clean your boxing gloves? To clean boxing gloves, simply **wipe the surface with a damp cloth** and, if needed, use a little mild soap to remove any stains. **There is no need to soak them in water**; doing so could damage the padding (or the leather if you have leather boxing gloves). **Good to know:** it is recommended to **apply a moisturizing balm** (or even baby lotion) to the surface of leather gloves **to keep them supple** and prevent cracking. ### Can you machine wash your boxing gloves? **Machine washing your boxing gloves is strongly discouraged**. It will damage the padding and **bacteria will thrive** in the moist environment (**your gloves will never fully dry**). ## How to dry your boxing gloves? It is absolutely necessary to **dry your boxing gloves after every training session**, or at least as regularly as possible. **Sweat encourages the growth of bacteria**. These bacteria are not only responsible for the bad smell of boxing gloves, but also for **potential infections** that could affect your hands. Would you wear boxing shorts that you never wash? The same goes for your boxing gloves. ### The basics after every training session When you get home after training, you need to **take your boxing gloves out of your gym bag** and **open them as much as possible** to air out the inside thoroughly. If you can **let them dry in the open air**, such as on a windowsill, that’s even better. However, be careful **not to forget them outside**: this could make the padding damp and be counterproductive. **Our tip:** there are [boxing glove dryers](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/product/odor-fighter-dryer-for-boxing-gloves), available as **moisture-absorbing pouches** filled with bamboo charcoal. They absorb sweat-related moisture, helping to sanitize the glove and eliminate any bad odors. ## How to remove odor from your boxing gloves? Even with the best intentions, boxing gloves can sometimes retain bad odors. If you have dried them properly, you can **sprinkle a pinch of baking soda** inside to eliminate odors. For a fresh scent, simply add **a few drops of essential oils**. Budo-Fight also offers [deodorizing cushions for boxing gloves](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/product/anti-bacterial-deodorizer-for-boxing-gloves). ## How to disinfect and sanitize your boxing gloves? If you want to disinfect your boxing gloves after drying, **a pinch of baking soda** is very effective. Do not use **any non-specialized wet product** that would dampen the inside of the glove. **Good to know:** there are dedicated disinfectant sprays made by brands, such as [Booster spray](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/product/disinfectant-spray-for-boxing-gloves-2). The Clean Hugs brand available on Budo-Fight also offers an essential oil solution for boxing gloves. 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