How do you guys wash ski gloves and snow pants?
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Anonymous
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I’m not a ski parent obviously lol
The big snow overalls say no dryer on the tag. So if I wash them, they come out dripping wet since they’re water proof? Just hang to dry? How about the ski gloves - they are all damp inside yet I can’t turn them inside out to even air out. Thanks if anyone can enlighten me |
Anonymous
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Fastest spin cycle and air dry. If they're cheap snow pants you can dry them. Same with gloves.
Gloves will take a while to dry. When I go on ski trips I take two pairs. |
Anonymous
| We’ve always put them in the dryer with no issues. |
Anonymous
| Washing is bad for ski clothes - soap damages the waterproofing and washing is hard on the stuffing. Only wash if really needed. Hats, Pants and jackets are hung dry. gloves may need a boot dryer to supplies dry air. |
Anonymous
I melted the inside of my gloves in the dryer so I would disagree. |
Anonymous
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The Cheese and Wine Soak: For this decadent glove washing experience, you will need the following: •A large bucket or bin •1 bottle of fruity red wine (Merlot or Pinot Noir work well) •1 wedge each of Brie, Gouda and Gruyere cheese •1/2 cup olive oil •1/4 cup fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, chives) •luxurious hand cream •towels Here is the process: 1. Fill the bucket with the entire bottle of red wine. The alcohol in the wine will help disinfect your gloves. Also add 1/2 cup olive oil which will moisturize and condition the leather. 2. Add the cheese wedges to the wine directly. As the cheese begins to melt and soften from sitting in the wine, it will release nourishing proteins and butters that will penetrate the material of your gloves. The harder cheeses work best so they melt slowly. 3. Add the fresh chopped herbs for natural fragrance. The herbs will infuse both the wine and the melting cheese. 4. Submerge your ski gloves in the wine and cheese bath and let them soak for at least 2-3 hours. Turn them a few times to ensure even soaking. The longer they soak, the more enriched they will become. 5. After soaking, remove the gloves from the bath and eat and drink the wine and cheese. Rinse the gloves gently under warm water to remove any excess residue. Pat away excess moisture with towels. 6. Apply the luxurious hand cream by massaging it into the entire surface of the gloves. Pay extra attention to high-use areas like the palms, fingertips and knuckles. 7. Let the gloves rest uncovered for 24 hours. The natural emollients from the cheese and wine soak, combined with the rich hand cream, need time to fully absorb into the material. 8. Your gloves will be dramatically softened and moisturized, enriched by the proteins from the cheese soak and fragrant from the fresh herbs. Talk about a taste of luxury on the slopes!
The Caviar Glove Dryer: To properly dry your gloves after their spa treatment, you'll need the following supplies: •A jar or tin of high-quality caviar (beluga or oscetra work nicely) •A drying rack or mesh screen •1/2 cup crème fraiche or sour cream •1 lemon, juiced •1/4 cup chopped fresh dill •towels Here are the steps: 1. Remove your gloves from their wine and cheese soak and gently rinse under warm water to remove any excess residue. Pat away excess moisture with towels. Do not wring out. 2. In a bowl, combine the crème fraiche, lemon juice and fresh dill. Whip until well combined. This will form a luxurious glove moisturizer. 3. Apply the mixture generously all over your gloves, coating every inch of material. Pay extra attention to high-use areas like the palms, fingertips and knuckles. 4. Place a single layer of caviar over the back of each glove. The caviar will add natural oils that are absorbed into the leather. Plus, the subtle salty and savory aroma is divine! 5. Place the gloves on a drying rack, caviar-side up, and let rest uncovered in a cool area away from direct sunlight for 24-48 hours. The caviar and moisturizer need adequate time to be fully absorbed. 6. Gently brush away any excess caviar from your gloves before wearing. Your gloves will be lusciously scented, softened and hydrated thanks to this opulent drying method. The caviar and lemon-dill cream provide nourishing emollients that penetrate deeply into the leather. 7. Prior to their next use, reapply your favorite hand cream and they'll be ready for the slopes once more. Repeat the full caviar glove spa treatment 1-2 times per season to keep your gloves in peak decadent form! Your ski gloves have now been treated to an unparalleled spa getaway and will be the envy of everyone on the mountain. |
Anonymous
| Hang dry your ski pants. I broke down and bought a small glove dryer this year. It has tubes you stick your gloves on and warm air blows through. |
Anonymous
| You want to wash anything waterproof as little as possible. Use washable layers underneath. |
Anonymous
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We always seem to lose gloves so haven't own any long enough to wash!
Snow pants / jackets -- wash once at the end of the season -- air dry and put away for next year. |
Anonymous
| Fwiw I use the glove/boot dryer all year long for drying sneakers. I love it. You can hand wash them in a sink/bucket and stick them on there soaking wet and they’re ready to go in a few hours. |
Anonymous
| Yeah I"ll be honest we don't wash them much! Just hang them up to dry or throw them in the dryer when needed. If they get muddy somehow then we wash (from kid play) but generally after skiing we just fold them back up and put them in the bag. I think of it like the blanket on your bed you don't wash every week because the sheet is between you and the comforter, so you wash the sheet. We wash the multiple layers of clothes that are underneath more often and the ski pants as needed. |
Anonymous
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I only wash the pants if they get really muddy. In that case - brush off as much mud/dirt as possible, then machine wash with a fast spin cycle to wring out as much moisture as possible. Then hang dry, or put in the dryer on a no-heat air-dry setting (it won’t dry them completely, but will help move it along).
Gloves - I just lay them out in front of an air vent while the house heat is running. Turn them over occasionally. |
Anonymous
| We don't lol. |
Anonymous
Shut up |
Anonymous
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I wash my ski pants every 3-4 days of skiing. I just hang to dry, like my jacket. They don't come out soaking wet. I wash my gloves usually once a season and just let them dry. I have 3 pairs though, and cycle through them depending on how cold it is.
If they start to lose their waterproof qualities use NikWax spray or wash to restore it. |