Fall is here in the United States. It’s time to think about doing what’s best to prepare your glove for its winter “hibernation.” Here are some tips.

1 After a season’s use, it’s a good idea to give your glove a thorough cleaning. With the Mitt-Spit glove cleaner, generously apply to all surfaces. If you have the Mitt-Spit cleaning glove, use it. It’s an excellent way to apply the cleaner as it gives you good finger dexterity to get into all the nook and crannies. Let the cleaner sit on the glove for a minute or two. Then, use a soft dry cloth to wipe away to soapy residue. This will remove the potential for mold or mildew developing. The Mitt-Split cleaning glove can be reused many times over. Simply throw it into the washing machine and it will be ready for next season.

2 Apply Mitt-Spit Glove Oil to the glove using a soft cloth, like a micro-fiber towel. A light coating is all that is necessary. Be sure to use the right oil. Products like mink oil or coconut oil have a potential for turning rancid --- Yuck! Mitt-Spit glove oil will not turn rancid.

3 Put a baseball into the glove pocket and wrap the glove in a soft cloth, or cloth bag. Lightly secure with a rubber-band or the like.

4 Store the glove in a location which is protected from freezing. So that means, keep the glove indoors for the winter in the northern states. An inside closet works great.

Do this and your glove with sleep well all winter long and when spring season comes along, you’ll be ready to play ball with a glove the looks and feel fresh and supple. Go to Mitt-Spit Products to buy the correct products for your glove.