More Gloves Questions

[DjPorkchop]

Yep, one more time.

Folks I know we have covered this before but the verbage used at the site of said gloves in question .... begs the question. Can they be machine washed?

I have these : http://www.charbroil.com/high-heat-leather-gloves


Someone below in the comments in a very respectful way in a nut shell asks can they be washed?

Answer is this: Oil-based soap can be used to remove stains from the outside of the gloves. A microfiber cloth can also be used.

Uhh what? So I can dab or scrub them lightly with said micrifiber cloth but NO machine wash? Man I hate to come out and say it but I been spot cleaning these babys for 2 years now. When I say they need washed, MAN do they need washed.

They are good quality, still in outrageously good shape gloves. They are just soiled real good from everyday use and may have "accidentally" got some sauce on them the last time I had big poppa smoker in grilling configuration. I dont thing a good dab with a microfiber cloth is going to cut it this time. Should I toss them or say fark it and wash them? Whats the worst can happen?

Thanks for taking a look.

Ray

 

[Shagdog]

I have yet to try washing my leather welding gloves, but here's what I would probably try -

A thick bristled scrub brush and some cold soapy water, followed by a rinse and air dry. Mine have gotten wet numerous times from rain and they are fine. I would probably avoid the dryer though..

 

[M.Nolan]

i have hit mine with the garden hose before to knock the crud off of them. leather will shrink as it dries if you soak it all the way through.

i tend to use cheap gloves and toss them when they hit the point of no return

 

[BillN]

According to this machine wash drip dry (proceed with caution at your own risk)

http://barbecuebible.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=26078

 

[Mr.OiSat]

I'm not sure if it helps you but I use firefighter gloves for bbq and grilling, are made to be used by firefighters, they don't care about water a lot, so you can wash them easily.

 

[JimmyR1Rider]

Firefighting gloves are great for any heat situations. Great barriers and the worst part is if they get soaked the leather gets stiff but will have no ill effects.

If you wash them just dry them standing on end with the gloves open. You can do this by cutting plastic cups in half and slipping the ring made from the top 2 inches or so of the cup inside and it'll help them stand.

Once dry if stiff, you can slightly dampen the leather and it'll loosen up a bit to be more plyable. They'll still protect you the same as when totally dry.

Good luck if you use them I think you'll be happy. Only drawback is they only go a couple of inches past your wrist so if reaching in your pit your forearm will be totally exposed.

 

[IamMadMan]

I burned through many sets of gloves over the years. I came up with a system that works for me.

1) I use the welding gloves like the Weber gloves pictured for tending only to the fire box. Keeping them dry and clean, any ash will just brush off.

2) I use neoprene insulated gloves for handling the food or the shelves. Again keeping them dry inside. To clean these I keep them on and rub them in soapy waters like I am washing my hands.

3) I use Nitrile Gloves over cotton gloves when pulling pork or handling hot food for prep before serving.

May not be the best system but it works well for me.

 

[JimmyR1Rider]

In a smoker or even grill you won't burn through a legit set of firefighting gloves. If you do you're talented lol

 

[cfrazier77]

Ditto on the fire fighter gloves. I use these, and since I was one for many years I can attest that they work very well. Also, getting wet is never a problem for them and we are supposed to wash our gear frequently. They are a good investment.

 

[PatAttack]

I burned through many sets of gloves over the years. I came up with a system that works for me.

1) I use the welding gloves like the Weber gloves pictured for tending only to the fire box. Keeping them dry and clean, any ash will just brush off.

2) I use neoprene insulated gloves for handling the food or the shelves. Again keeping them dry inside. To clean these I keep them on and rub them in soapy waters like I am washing my hands.

3) I use Nitrile Gloves over cotton gloves when pulling pork or handling hot food for prep before serving.

May not be the best system but it works well for me.

^^^This.

 

[M.Nolan]

Ditto on the fire fighter gloves. I use these, and since I was one for many years I can attest that they work very well. Also, getting wet is never a problem for them and we are supposed to wash our gear frequently. They are a good investment.

seemed like every time i washed mine we would get paged out immediately after. i agree they would be excellent for handling hot metal and wood

 

[JimmyR1Rider]

seemed like every time i washed mine we would get paged out immediately after. i agree they would be excellent for handling hot metal and wood

What do you mean paged out? And how did you wash them?

 

[M.Nolan]

What do you mean paged out? And how did you wash them?

i was on the fire dept. and when i cleaned my gear we would get paged out for a fire somewhere. we just threw those gloves in the washing machine.

 

[JimmyR1Rider]

i was on the fire dept. and when i cleaned my gear we would get paged out for a fire somewhere. we just threw those gloves in the washing machine.

Didn't know you were a firefighter so I thought it was slang for the leather getting crapped up lol.

Thay's why NYC issued us 2 pairs and we always went to the quartermaster and bought an extra pair or two. No matter what we had dry gloves for any runs we went on and jobs we wound up at. Nothing worse than getting your hands steamed.

I always kept an extra hood also. Always hated soaked nomex against my neck. If I had to wear a wet hood I would but much prederred dry.

 

[cfrazier77]

seemed like every time i washed mine we would get paged out immediately after. i agree they would be excellent for handling hot metal and wood

The only thing worse was when we just got done with a hot one and soaked our gear with sweat was then getting paged out for another.