Smelly Gloves

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I'm not taking the piss here honest. I brought a new pair of Frank Thomas Gloves and they make my hands smell really bad (they them selves don't really smell that bad) I have tryed everything (talc, deoderant, frebreeze) but nothing works i cleaned them by soaking them in warm water with some soap power in but nothing. has anyone got any tips??
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Set them on fire?

(tisn't the most workshopy post theres ever been?)

Theres not much you can do, get them dry cleaned? (probaby the best bet tbh) turn them inside out and spray them with fabreeze...
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

hey i'm asking for advice on maintaining my motorcycle equipment, it sounds like a perfect workshop post.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

ahh that makes more sense.. are they those posh pit gloves things?

Best gloves for general maintainance are disposable latex gloves, will stop you getting scratches (two layers even better) stop oil/paint/brakefuid anything really.. then they go in the bin.

After a first soaking with oil or brake fluid most glove will have to go in the bin...
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

There riding gloves i think you missunderstood the above post.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

I've got some kangaroo leather Frank thomas gloves and mine got pretty rank whilst learning to ride. I spent about 3 months in the height of summer sweating like a pig in all my gear whilst learning and my hands reeked for ages after taking them off.

What worked?

Chucked them in the washing machine on a 40 degree wash, then left them in the airing cupboard for a day or so.

Never smelled sweeter... Wink

Just wash 'em.

K.
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BFG · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

Waterproof gloves have a plastic membrane in them. Unless they are the breathable type, the heat and moisture from your hands will create the perfect environment for bacteria to breed.

The bacteria is what causes smells. There is always bacteria on your hands, and now they've been worn, there will be bacteria in the gloves too.

Kill the bacteria in the gloves by soaking in milton fluid, and make a habit of washing your hands before wearing your gloves.

Alternatively buy breathable gloves

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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Sounds soft but bung them in a plastic bag, then put them in the freezer for about 24 hours. That will kill all the bacteria that causes the smell without destroying the waterproofness.
Thought it wouldn't work when i was told it but it did. Wink

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BFG · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

Well fuck me, what a brilliant idea!

Much less hassle than milton. Have a cigar. Thumbs Up

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

It does say they are breathable on the gloves. I could understand them smelling if they were not breathable. I will try that freezer thing. Thanks guys
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.