How does the saying go?
"An ounce of prevention is better than a ton of cure?"
Or something to that effect?
Since your equipment already reeks, then you're in a little bit of a spot. I would recommend trying to clean the inside of the gloves with a mild detergeant. Don't get them soaking wet, but damp on the inside. Then sit them out and allow them to air dry. You may want to repeat this process a couple of times.
Some things you may want to consider for keeping your equipment from getting funky.
Always wear handwraps. Your handwraps will absorb *most* of your sweat. When you are done using them, set them out in the open to allow them to dry. Putting them into your gym bag with all your other sweaty gear will allow them to get really ripe, and mold, mildew, and bacteria will have a field day. Another measure of prevention is to lightly dust the inside of the gloves with Talcum Powder. Don't use much because then you'll get talc everywhere as you start boxing.
This applies to gloves, shinpads, headgear, groin protector, and handwraps. Well, maybe not the talc for all of them. You need to make sure to allow all of these pieces of equipment ample time to air dry. Do NOT leave them sitting in your gym bag after your return from the gym. Take them out and set them somewhere so that they can dry.
Khun Kao
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Kru Brooks C. Miller
GCA MuayThai Board of Advisors
USMTA Director of DC, MD, and VA
http://khunkao.com/
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