What will get rid of that hockey glove smell from my hands?

Question

I skate anywhere from 3-6 times a week and am getting sick of my hands smelling like my hockey gloves all the time. I air out my gloves the correct way along with the rest of my equipment (not a scumbag like some guys who leave their bag in their car week after week, open it up and smells like someone died). I can't explain the smell, it's not as bad as the gloves (which I sometimes wash) but there's definitely a funk to my hands. I know you guys know what I'm talking about. Right now I soak my hands in soap for a bit before I shower. Helps a little. Is there a product that will extract the bacteria from my hands? Thanks

GOJO is what I think you guys are talking about, I'll try that. Thanks Bob, I'm not 6 y.o. I do wash my hands, but i'm not trying to mask the scent. I was just wondering if there was a product out there I wasn't aware of.

Answer 1

We used to have this metal "bar of soap" that we would rub on our hands in college after games/praccy's. I have no idea what it's called, but it is a lightweight (maybe aluminum or tin?) hollow soap bar shaped silver metal thing that honestly removed all smell of glove hand. I know it works because we used to have to try and wheel broads at the bars back to campus after the games (not go home to the wife for the automatic touchdown), so the proof is in the pudding.

I have no idea what its called... should be called the Miracle Worker. It's a beauty product. I suggest trying to find it.

Actually I just found it online... EDGE metal soap bar. Get it and love it. Maybe rub the undercarriage a few times with it so no one asks to borrow it.

Answer 2

Stinky Hockey Gloves

Answer 3

I think you should have your gloves cleaned.I would look into a leather cleaner /suede since the inside of the gloves might be the suede type(you know that fuzzy stuff) .--Use lysol on the gloves also from time to time after cleaning.And regarding your hands.The best thing bar none that will neutalize odor 100'% is vinegar if soap hasnt worked.--now try it full strength then try it diluted by 25%.--then 50% with water--etc till you get a level that still works but this way your hands wont smell like vinegar as long.--the smell goes away anyway.But wash your hands with soap later and that will get rid of the vinegar odor.--this will work so do it!

Answer 4

Funny you should ask. I just played this morning, and I'm sitting here with "glove" hands. LOL. I spray Fabreeze on my gear between cleanings, but I don't think there is anything you can do to keep your hands from smelling like damp leather. But here's a trick that seems to work for me. First, spray on a bit of WD-40, rub it in your hands, wash and then clean your hands with GoJo. It's the WD-40 that seems to get rid of the smell, but it's not much better, so the GoJo finishes the job.

Answer 5

Spray the inside of your gloves with lysol. Then put your gloves in a well ventilated spot to allow it to dry. The issue as you note is the bacteria from your sweat continually permeating your leather gloves. Once they've had a chance to completely dry, you should be fine. Regarding your hands, suggest you apply a hand creme that will lesson the smell.

Another idea entirely is to get a second pair of gloves since you obviously sweat profusley. Then alternate. Good luck.

Answer 6

Stick your hands in your armpits for a little while, that will mask the funk. Seriously, I mean come on. Wash your hands, use some scented soap. It isn't rocket science. You can buy soap that will really take crap off your hands, the kind mechanics use. There's a hundred different things you can do.

Answer 7

There is a soap that auto mechanics use to get all the grease and oil from their hands, try something like that. It comes in various names and an auto parts store will have it. Other than than, try Lava or the old brown laundry soap bar.

Answer 8

Lemon juice works for other strong smells that don't easily wash off....onions, garlic etc. It's worth a try before resorting to mechanics soap, that stuffs really harsh and drying. And I know how much men love using moisturizers and all that girly stuff. lol

Answer 9

That gritty mechanic's cleaner that everyone else mentioned probably works well, I've never thought of that.

If you can't get your hands on that, I've found that actually washing your hands with Febreze helps. Found that out trying to get a different kind of persistent smell of my hands...

Answer 10

Use mechanic's soap, ideally the gritty stuff. This used to work for me in the 60s.