Taking care of your boxing gloves is simple, and not as time consuming as one would think.

By following some easy-to-do steps, you’ll prolong the life of your boxing gloves.

Wipe them down

Wipe them down after you’ve used them. Using a soft cloth, wipe down the leather or vinyl casing of your boxing gloves. Sweat and other unknown substances can damage the material, therefore it is a good idea to eliminate them before they can do damage. While you wipe down your boxing gloves, you can also check for any damage to the gloves that may have happened during your workout. Check the seams and the padding to make sure they are still well in tact. Small splits in the seams or loose strings can be easily remedied by taking them to a leather worker. This may sound troublesome, but they can preserve the longevity of your boxing gloves so that you don’t have to buy new ones.

If you have leather boxing gloves, you may periodically oil the leather to keep it from cracking and peeling. This can also help keep it supple. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do for vinyl.

Storage

Keep your boxing gloves in a cloth bag. Proper storage is a vital part of maintaining the quality of your boxing gloves. A cloth bag will do for this. You don’t need some fancy bag you purchased for boxing gloves; just put them in something akin to holding leather shoes. You may even find some boxing gloves are sold in their own bags. Avoid nylon bags that don’t allow that gloves to breathe, since it could promote the growth of bacteria and mold that contribute to making them stink. Storing them in a cool place (not outside) is a good idea as well.

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