A pair of Thinsulate gloves can be a favorite cold-weather accessory, until they become soiled and smelly from extended use. While Thinsulate gloves can be made from several types of materials--such as Thinsulate, Gore-Tex, leather, wool, lambs' wool and fleece--care instructions typically indicate not to wash. However, if you use gentle cleansers and take the necessary care in washing and drying, you can safely clean your Thinsulate gloves at home using regular household products.
Things You'll Need
Baby shampoo
Baby hair conditioner
Towel
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Step 1
Fill your sink with cool water.
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Step 2
Add a small amount of baby shampoo to the water and vigorously stir with your hand to make suds.
Step 3
Place the gloves in the sudsy water.
Step 4
Gently squeeze the gloves to force water in and out of the fabric. Continue for about five minutes, depending on how soiled the gloves are.
Step 5
Drain the water from the sink.
Step 6
Refill the sink with cool water.
Step 7
Add the gloves and rinse by gently squeezing the gloves to force water in and out of the fabric.
Step 8
Remove the gloves and gently squeeze excess water from them.
Step 9
Refill the sink with cool water.
Step 10
Add a small amount of baby hair conditioner to the water and vigorously stir with your hand to evenly distribute the conditioner.
Step 11
Place the gloves in the conditioned water, gently squeezing them to force water in and out of the fabric.
Step 12
Remove the gloves and gently squeeze excess water from them.
Step 13
Place the gloves on a folded towel to drain.
Warning
Allow gloves to dry away from heat and sunlight.