The purpose of a golf glove is to help the golfer achieve a firmer grip, because sweaty hands make holding the club more difficult. But the inside of the glove accumulates a buildup of sweat, skin oil and salt.
Dirty gloves become slicker and interfere with a golfer's grasp. Leather golf gloves are washable, according to Vivien Saunders, author of "The Golf Handbook for Women."
1. Brush debris off
Brush debris off the gloves. Pre-treat dirty spots by gently rubbing with a mild liquid soap. Use your fingers or a sponge. If the stain is stubborn, scrub with a baby's toothbrush.
2. Fill the sink with warm soapy water.
Fill the sink with warm soapy water. Swish the glove in the water, and then force the water through the fingers. Pay careful attention to the palm of the glove.
Be gentle. Leather is tough, but it will rip if you treat it harshly.
3. Wash with the Glove on your Hand
Put the Glove on your Hand, and then wash your hands with a scrubbing motion in the soapy water.
4. Put the glove on a terrycloth towel
Put the glove on a terrycloth towel. Fold the ends of the towel over the glove and press firmly to remove excess water.
5. Pull the fingers out to the glove's normal shape
Pull the fingers out to the glove's normal shape. Lay the glove flat to dry, away from heat. Before the glove is completely dry, put it back on. Pull each finger down, and flex your hand to stretch the leather back into shape and soften it.