What should gloves be washed with?

Acrylic, polyester and cotton gloves are washed by hand with hand-wash detergent fully dissolved in cold or lukewarm water or, if the label allows, in a laundry bag on a delicate programme. For wool, leather and suede gloves, the label and a specialist are consulted.

How do you clean leather gloves?

Leather gloves are not soaked in water. Dirt is wiped off with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth and the gloves are dried away from heat sources; we have no product for leather, so a leather-care specialist is consulted for care.

Can knitted gloves be machine washed?

Acrylic and cotton knitted gloves with a machine-wash symbol on the label can be washed in a laundry bag on a delicate programme at a low temperature. Wool and embellished knitted gloves are washed by hand or according to the label.

Guide · Shoes, bags and accessories · October 24, 2026

How to Wash Gloves

Because gloves are worn every day in winter, they get soiled inside with sweat and hand cream and outside with dust, dirt and marks from surfaces they hold. How gloves are washed depends on their material: acrylic, polyester and cotton knitted gloves can be washed by hand or, if the label allows, in the machine, wool gloves are washed according to the label, and leather and suede gloves do not tolerate water. This guide explains how to clean gloves, knitted gloves and leather gloves. For scarves and hats, see the guide how to wash a scarf.

Before you start

Read the label: check the gloves' material and wash symbols on the label.
Wash the pair together: always wash both gloves together; gloves washed separately can end up different in colour and size.
Do a colour test: press a wet white cloth on a hidden spot; if dye transfers, wash the gloves separately in cold water.
Check the trims: wash gloves with pompoms, beads or leather patches by hand.

How to wash knitted gloves: step by step

Fill a basin with cold or lukewarm water and, once TETİK hand-wash detergent has fully dissolved in the water at the label dose, put the gloves in.
Wash the gloves by gently squeezing and releasing; take care with the fingertips and palms, and do not rub.
Rinse several times in clean water until no detergent remains.
Without wringing, remove the water by rolling the gloves in a towel and pressing.
Reshape the gloves by hand and leave them to dry on a flat surface.

Can gloves be machine washed?

Acrylic, polyester and cotton gloves with a machine-wash symbol on the label can be machine washed. Put the gloves in a laundry bag, choose the delicate programme and the low temperature stated on the label, keep the spin speed low and use detergent for coloureds at the label dose. Do not machine wash wool, leather, suede or embellished gloves. For details on hand washing, see the guide how to hand wash clothes.

Gloves by material

Wool and cashmere gloves: we have no product recommendation for these gloves; follow the label, the wool programme or the dry-cleaning recommendation. Wool felts in hot water and with friction.
Leather and suede gloves: we have no product for leather and suede. Do not soak the gloves in water; wipe off dirt with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth and consult a leather-care specialist for care products.
Ski and waterproof gloves: follow the maker's instructions; if they are washable, wash them by hand with a little detergent and do not use fabric softener, as the water-repellent coating can be damaged.
Fleece gloves: if the label allows, they are turned inside out and washed in a laundry bag; for details, see how to wash fleece.
Touchscreen gloves: do not rub the conductive part at the fingertips; wash them with the method stated on the label.

Rubber household gloves

After use, wash the rubber gloves you wear for dishes and cleaning while still on your hands with lukewarm water and a small amount of TETİK dishwashing liquid, and rinse with plenty of water. Take them off and hang them with the opening free; turn them inside out once the outside is dry so the inside dries too. Replace gloves that tear or turn sticky. For oven and kitchen gloves, see the guide how to clean oven gloves.

How to dry oven gloves?

Dry knitted and wool gloves flat in the shade; if hung, they can stretch.
Dry leather gloves at room temperature, away from heat sources.
Do not dry them on a radiator or stove or with a hair dryer; wool shrinks and leather hardens.
Put it in the tumble dryer only if the label allows.

What not to do

Machine washing wool, leather and suede gloves.
Using bleach on gloves.
Washing gloves in hot water and wringing them out.
Using fabric softener on waterproof gloves.
Drying gloves on a radiator.

For factories and workplaces

Cotton and knitted work gloves used in factories, warehouses and maintenance crews are collected at the end of the shift and washed according to their label; washing gloves in pairs in a laundry bag, keeping strapped and coated gloves separate and replacing worn gloves keeps the routine orderly. For cut- and chemical-resistant protective gloves, follow the maker's care instructions and your occupational safety procedure. For a product list, see Factory cleaning supplies. TETİK hand-wash detergent is sold in 20 kg and TETİK detergent for coloureds in 4 kg packs; for bulk purchases you can request a quote.

Prepared by: Tetikoğlu Kimya — cleaning chemicals manufacturer since 1997. When using products, always follow the instructions and warnings on the pack.