CARING FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT

• Machine wash warm with like colors, gentle cycle. Do Not Bleach.
• Tumble Dry Low — Remove Promptly and hang up or fold.
• Cool Iron* Only, if necessary.
• *Items with patches or numbers: Cool Iron on the reverse side on top of a clean terry-cloth towel.
• Caution: Avoid unnecessary prolonged sun exposure to clothing to prevent fading (ie. leaving shirts on seat or hanging in back window of car). Use a garment bag or cover with a cloth (at least down to the shoulder level)
  

• Brush cap with stiff bristle brush to remove dirt and dust.
• Spot clean cap with mild soap and water, rinse thoroughly. Place in a cap shaper (or stuff with a cloth) to retain shape while it dries
• Most caps are washable, including the wool ones. Use a cap shaper designed to be washed to protect the cap if you place it in the washing machine
• If washing a wool cap, use Woolite (or a similar product) instead of soap.
• NEVER dry a cap in the dryer, place it in a cap shaper.
• Use a hat liner to hold its shape between games.
• Allow cap to completely dry of perspiration before storing. This is especially important if it gets wet due to rain.
• It is not recommended to store in plastic bags since moisture in caps can cause mildew. Use a cap keeper or Cap Buddy

• Machine wash cold with like colors, gentle cycle.
• Do Not Bleach. Line Dry or Tumble Dry Low —
• Remove Promptly and hang up or fold.
• Cool Iron Only, if necessary.

• Brush soles of shoes with stiff bristle brush to remove dirt.
• Wipe shoe uppers with a soft cloth to remove dust, dirt and moisture.
• Store in a cloth shoe bag to keep clean. It is not recommended to store in plastic bags since moisture can cause mildew.
• Keep a spray bottle of water and a couple of old towels/rags in your gear bag. Spray water on the shoes to remove dust or dirt.
• If your shoes get muddy, wipe/scrape off excess mud and then use the spray bottle (or take them inside when you get home) to remove the remaining dirt. You can let it dry first, it will work just as well when you are ready to clean them. Just remember to use the water sparingly.
• Protect shoes using leather conditioners (such as Kiwi Shoe Polish or Parade-grade shoe polish) to ensure long wearability. Follow leather conditioner directions to maintain polished appearance.
• For patent leather (or shoes treated with Leather Luster), clean with a soft cloth and water only. If you want to increase the "shine" you can use a spray furniture polish. (Pledge) is recommended.
• Check shoestrings often. Keep a spare set in your gear bag.

Chest Protectors and Leg Guards

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth to remove dirt.
• Allow to dry thoroughly of sweat and perspiration before storing.
• Caution: It is possible for rust to form on metal parts of equipment if put away damp.
   

Umpire Face Masks and Pads

• Wipe frame clean with a damp cloth to remove dirt.
• Allow to dry thoroughly of sweat and perspiration before storing.
• Leather and Suede pads can be spot cleaned only using products specially designed to clean leather and suede (Caution: Saddle Soap will irritate your skin).

• Indicators & Brooms — wipe clean with a damp cloth to remove dirt. Allow to dry thoroughly before storing.
• Ball Bags can be machine washed same as slacks.
• Belts — Wipe clean with a damp cloth to remove dirt. Allow to dry thoroughly of sweat and perspiration before storing.