Why You Should Always Keep Your Outdoor Gloves In A Mason Jar

If you have ever reached for your outdoor gloves only to find them soggy, filled with bugs, or covered with last season's dirt, you're not alone. Whether you're gardening, doing yard work, or tackling weekend projects, nothing ruins your momentum like pulling on damp, grimy gloves. And if you leave them out in the open? Rain, dew, and creepy crawlers will make them practically unusable. Not only is it gross, but it also means you'll have to replace your gloves more often than you need to. It's a frustrating problem that has a simple solution.

That's where this clever jar hack comes in. All you need is a wide-mouth mason jar with a lid — or any clear jar or sealed container big enough to hold your gloves. Keeping your gloves sealed and visible helps protect them from the elements while making them easy to find and grab when it's time to get to work. No more surprises. No more unnecessary repurchases every year. But if you do end up wanting to replace your gloves, here are some key tips for choosing the best gardening gloves for every job.

To keep your outdoor gloves clean and ready for use, simply fold or roll them and place them inside a mason jar with a screw-on lid. Store the jar in your garage, shed, or porch (anywhere that is dry.) The sealed container keeps moisture out, prevents bugs from crawling in, and stops dirt and dust from building up between uses. If you don't have a mason jar, a large ziplock bag, airtight food storage container, or even an old coffee can with a lid can do the trick.

To customize, you can add a label with your name or glove type, especially if you have multiple pairs of garden gloves for different tasks. You can also use this hack to store your child's gloves. For extra measure, tuck a few silica gel packets inside the gloves before putting them in the mason jar to help absorb any lingering moisture. Before you store your gloves, try this method to clean your gardening gloves at the end of the season. Storing clean gloves ensures your gloves will stay clean — so you don't have to buy new ones every year. If your gardening gloves are at the end of the line, try any of these 9 genius ways to repurpose them inside and outside the home.