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Rubber gloves smelling

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daybyday247 · 20/05/2022 14:33

Does anyone have any tips for dealing with rubber washing up gloves that have a gone a bit musty smelling inside?
I use the dishwasher for most things but like gloves for washing up, don't want to keep replacing them when they are expensive and there's nothing actually wrong with them. I was thinking of putting them in the washing machine hand wash cycle but not sure? Any ideas on how to keep the smelling good? Thanks

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Chemenger · 20/05/2022 14:36

Rinse and dry the outside on a towel before you take them off and then store them inside out.

Quirkycarrot · 20/05/2022 14:42

I'm careful when washing up but the odd drop of water do get in now and then. Also hands can get sweaty.. when I can be bothered I turn them inside out and give them a quick wash with a drop of fairy then hang to dry.

daybyday247 · 20/05/2022 20:56

Thank you will give it a try and see how they turn out, I think it is a bit of moisture getting in I need to be a bit more careful about keeping the insides completely dry

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Chemenger · 21/05/2022 08:34

Hands sweat inside rubber gloves. They’ll be damp however careful you are if you wear them for any length of time.

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