How to Clean Your Baseball Glove
When the baseball season ends, your glove needs care. Dirt and sweat can dry out the leather. Taking care of your glove helps it last for next spring. You will need a soft cloth, a soft brush, and leather cream.
First, brush away all the dry dirt. Use a soft brush to sweep dirt off the leather. Make sure you check between the finger slots. You can also wipe the inside where your hand goes.
Next, wipe the leather with a damp cloth. Do not use too much water on the glove. Water can make the leather hard and stiff. Gently rub the outside until the surface is clean.
Then, add a small drop of leather cream. Rub the cream in circles with a clean rag. The cream keeps the leather soft and flexible. Let the glove dry in a cool room away from hot sun.
Finally, place a baseball in the pocket of the glove. Wrap a wide rubber band around the glove to hold the ball tight. This step helps the glove keep its round shape all winter. Store your glove in a safe place until next season.
- leather:
- A strong material made from animal skin that is used to make baseball gloves.
- stiff:
- Hard to bend or move easily.
- surface:
- The outside or top layer of something.
- flexible:
- Able to bend easily without breaking.
- pocket:
- The curved middle part of a baseball glove where the ball is caught.
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- 1Why does your baseball glove need care when the season ends?
- 2What three supplies do you need to clean your glove?
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“How to Clean Your Baseball Glove” is a how-to / procedural reading passage about Glove Care, written for 2nd Grade. It takes about 1 minute to read (190 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.