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Latex begins to deteriorate as soon as you use it, and the more often you play, the quicker your goalie gloves will wear down. But by caring for your gloves properly, you can decrease the speed at which you have to replace them. Soft and tacky latex palm grips, like that in professional grade gloves, gives exceptional grip at the expense of durability. Very tacky game gloves can show signs of wear, including flaking, during the first use. Ensure that your game gloves stay in optimal shape by using training gloves. You can either use an old pair or game gloves or buy an inexpensive pair, which has the benefit of forcing you to work on your technique.  Buy a relatively inexpensive training glove that has less palm grip but more durability. Not only will this save your game gloves, but it will refine your technical skills.  You can convert old match gloves to training gloves once you have a new pair. It’s important to maintain one quality pair for matches and another for training. Your gloves will get the most use during a match, so caring for them during the match is important. This is particularly important with “all weather” or “wet weather” models.  Many areas of a soccer field can be dirty or muddy depending on the weather. If you warm up in these areas, it can reduce the efficacy of your gloves, so consider warming up someplace where there is less dirt. You can also use your training gloves for the warm up period. Softer latex gloves need moistened with water as the palm dries, but very soft latex palms can become slippery if they’re too moist. Figure out the correct balance before a match so you don’t hamper your efforts to defend shots on goal. Using your gloves will make them dirty no matter how carefully you play. Dirt and sweat breakdown the glove’s latex and will eventually affect your game. By cleaning your gloves after every use or every few uses, you will extend their life.  Clean each of your gloves separately and delicately. Put on one glove and run it under lukewarm water. Use a mild detergent or glove specific cleaner to clean off dirt, grime, and sweat. Rinse until the water runs clear and then press out excess water. Don’t wring out your gloves, which can tear the seams. Hang your gloves to dry naturally without the aid of anything that will accelerate the drying process like a hair dryer or the sun, which will cause them to dry out and deteriorate more quickly. You can roll newspaper and place it in the fingers to help them keep their shape and dry more quickly. After you’ve played a game or washed your gloves, it’s important to store your gloves properly. Most gloves will come with a bag specifically made for storing them.  Store your gloves in a cool and reasonably moist environment. You don’t want the gloves or the storage area to be wet because this can promote the growth of bacteria or mold, which will break down your gloves. Don’t just throw your gloves in a bag and forget about them until the next game. Wipe them off if necessary and then place them in their storage bag. If they’re especially sweaty, allow them to dry a bit before you place them in the storage bag. Don’t place them with palms together when you store your gloves since they can stick together and then rip when you try to separate them. Your goalie gloves are a close and contained space that are exposed to sweat and bacteria that can promote odor. By properly cleaning and storing them, you’ll inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold that make your gloves smell.  Making sure to clean your gloves with a disinfectant will help remove sweat and bacteria so they don’t smell. Airing out your gloves properly will ensure that they do get moldy or promote the growth of odor-causing bacteria. This means that you should allow your gloves to dry thoroughly after each game and cleaning.
Understand that goalie gloves have a limited life span. Use training gloves. Care for the gloves during the match. Clean your gloves. Store your goalie gloves properly. Keep your gloves from smelling.