Alright, let’s talk about how to dry out a baseball glove, you know, like when them young’uns get it all soaked and muddy playin’ outside. Don’t you worry none, it ain’t the end of the world if that glove gets wet, no siree.
First off, you gotta shake off all that water, just like a dog shakin’ after a swim in the creek. And if there’s mud, well, wipe it off with a rag, ya hear? No need for fancy stuff, just get the big chunks off. Before you even start thinkin’ about dryin’ it, that glove needs a good cleanin’. Don’t want no dirt and grime gettin’ stuck in there, makin’ it all stiff and cracky.
- Wipe it down good: Get yourself an old rag and wipe down that glove, inside and out.
- Get the big chunks off: If there’s mud or grass stuck on it, get that stuff off first.
Now, some folks might tell ya to just throw that glove in the sun and let it bake. But don’t you do that! That sun’ll dry it out too fast, make it all hard and brittle. It’ll crack like an old dried-up gourd, and then it ain’t good for nothin’.
The best way to dry a baseball glove, see, is to let it air dry. Just like hangin’ clothes on the line, but for your glove. Find a nice, dry place inside the house, not in the sun, and stand that glove up on its thumb and pinky finger, like it’s standin’ on its own two feet, kinda. If you got one of them fans, you can point it at the glove, but don’t put it too close, just a gentle breeze is all you need.
You gotta be patient though, it takes time. Don’t go rushin’ it, it might take a whole day, maybe even longer, depends on how wet it got. Just leave it be and let it do its thing. Some folks say put a softball in the pocket and tie it up tight, but I never did that myself. Seemed like too much fuss to me.
Now, if that glove got really soaked, like it fell in the pond or somethin’, you might have to do a bit more. Some folks say you can put it in a bucket of water, but that don’t make no sense to me. Sounds like more trouble than it’s worth. Just keep air dryin’ it, that’s what I say.
Once it’s dry, you might notice it feels a little stiff. That’s normal. You can use a little bit of glove conditioner, but don’t go overboard. Just a little dab will do ya. Rub it in real good, work it into the leather. It’ll help keep that glove soft and supple, like it’s supposed to be.
And here’s a little somethin’ I learned a long time ago: don’t let that glove get too dried out in the first place. If it’s too dry, it’ll soak up water like a sponge, and then you’re right back where you started. Keep a little bit of conditioner on it, even when it ain’t wet, and it’ll last you a good long time.
So there you have it, that’s how you dry out a baseball glove, the right way. No need for fancy tricks or gadgets, just a little bit of patience and know-how. Now go on and tell them young’uns to be more careful with their gloves, but if they do get ’em wet, you’ll know what to do.
Remember, drying a wet baseball glove properly is important, you want to keep it in good shape for a long time. So don’t rush it, and don’t use no harsh chemicals or heat. Just let it air dry, and it’ll be good as new. And if that glove gets really, really messed up, well, maybe it’s time for a new one. But most of the time, a little bit of care will keep it goin’ for years to come.
Some folks, they like to put shaving cream on it after it’s dry, but I ain’t never tried that. Sounds messy to me. But if you wanna try it, go ahead, just make sure you use the cheap foamy kind. And play catch with it after, that’ll help break it in again.
Anyways, that’s all I know about dryin’ baseball gloves. Hope it helps ya out. Now go on and get that glove dried out, them young’uns are waitin’ to play ball!
