How Do You Repair A Baseball Glove Left Out In The Rain?
Baseball is a sunshine sport, but sooner or later your glove is going to get wet. A light rain won’t harm the leather, but a thorough soaking can remove protective oils, ruin the leather, and weaken the lacing. Improperly drying the glove will make the damage worse. Slow, careful drying at room temperature is the key. Gently blot the glove with the large towel. Do not wring the glove out or rub the glove excessively. You only want to remove the surface water. Loosely roll newspaper into finger-shaped rolls and insert into the fingers of the glove. Wad newspaper into the palm portion of the glove. Dry the glove slowly at room temperature. Place the glove near a window or in the sun for gentle heat to speed the process. Avoid high heat. Do not use a drying rack in a clothes dryer, even on the “No Heat” cycle. Do not use a microwave oven. Check the glove every hour or two. When the newspaper inside the glove is wet, replace it with fresh, dry material. Plan on at least 24 hours before the
