softgabby
Gear Empress
I have a few questions about equipment care before I hang my stuff up for the off season.
Right now, I have my mitts laying in my softball bag with a softball in each and each have a hair scrunchie wrapped around it like a rubber band. I know I need to oil my gloves in the off season to keep the leather operating at maximum level. What is better for me to use, an oil or something like a salve? How do I store my gloves? Is it better to have them hang or better to store them in my bag?
My catcher's gear is just laying in my bag as well. Is there something special I need to do to store my catcher's equipment? What is the best way I can clean the padding on the inside my leg gaurds? Can I throw my chest protector in the washing machine or is there something specific I need to do to clean it? Is there a specific way that I need to store my equipment or can it be stashed in my softball bag?
My bats, is there a specific way I need to clean them or is it OK to just leave them in my bag the way they are?
Sorry this is so long. Just had a bunch of questions.
Right now, I have my mitts laying in my softball bag with a softball in each and each have a hair scrunchie wrapped around it like a rubber band. I know I need to oil my gloves in the off season to keep the leather operating at maximum level. What is better for me to use, an oil or something like a salve? How do I store my gloves? Is it better to have them hang or better to store them in my bag?
My catcher's gear is just laying in my bag as well. Is there something special I need to do to store my catcher's equipment? What is the best way I can clean the padding on the inside my leg gaurds? Can I throw my chest protector in the washing machine or is there something specific I need to do to clean it? Is there a specific way that I need to store my equipment or can it be stashed in my softball bag?
My bats, is there a specific way I need to clean them or is it OK to just leave them in my bag the way they are?
Sorry this is so long. Just had a bunch of questions.