Could I put my silicone gloves through a 40 degree wash cycle?

Question

I bought a rotisserie oven online; it was a great bargain, but it arrived with minimal instructions, and a pair of heat-resistant, long silicone gloves, for lifting food off the spit. I then rinse them with boiling water & add them to the dishwasher at 50 degrees. I think they are sterile - but they look grubby, and stained.

I regularly put running shoes through the washing machine, at 40 degrees, with detergent. Do you think that I should try that with these gloves?

There's no online deal to replace them or to buy a spare pair, and I have planned a Halloween party based on the oven. Should I risk it? My neighbour tried once to wash oven gloves & they got shredded!?

Answer 1

Depending how thick the gloves are it's safer to -

* Soak them in an enzyme based nappy soaker at <30C or <86F for a few hours (so the gloves do not deform at higher temps).

* Hand wash then rinse in cold water.

Good luck!

Answer 2

go for it, use gentle cycle,