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Smelly Gloves

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shepux
Posts: 470 - Karma: 1,629
I'm getting some saga mittens soon and I was wondering if there was anything to do to stop them from smelling like shit. I've put previous pairs in the wash and everything but they still smell sooo bad.
Does anyone know how to stop this?
Feb 24 2014 12:16AM
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yangumane
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Don't let gloves sit in your gear bag or jacket, hang them up at your house when you come home and let them dry... every single time you ski
Feb 24 2014 12:22AM
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JAHpow
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That's mold and mildew from not drying properly. Make sure you dry out your mitts right away and wear some liners if the mitts don't already have them.
Feb 24 2014 12:26AM
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APunx176
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That would explain why my gloves smell like shit. I shove them in my boots so that I don't forget them.
Feb 24 2014 12:28AM
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~Gotama~
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Your boots and gloves will both smell better and last longer if stop doing that.
Feb 24 2014 12:31AM
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shepux
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Thanks, that explains everything
Feb 24 2014 2:40AM
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