# Cleaning Flow Hive Equipment - Gloves and Suit

**URL:** <https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/cleaning-flow-hive-equipment-gloves-and-suit/34956>\
**Category:** Equipment\
**Tags:** cleaning, gloves\
**Created:** [May 28, 2023, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/cleaning-flow-hive-equipment-gloves-and-suit/34956 "2023-05-28T06:24:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![Dazs\_life](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/dazs_life/32/27490_2.png) [@Dazs\_life](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dazs_life)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/cleaning-flow-hive-equipment-gloves-and-suit/34956/1 "2023-05-28T06:24:24Z")

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Not sure idf this has been asked but what is the best way to Wash/Clean the flow hive gloves or Suite?

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**Author:** ![Dawn\_SD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/dawn_sd/32/15954_2.png) [@Dawn\_SD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dawn_SD)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/cleaning-flow-hive-equipment-gloves-and-suit/34956/2 "2023-05-28T07:49:55Z")

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According to Flow, this is what they recommend:

> **[How do I care for my bee suit?](https://support.honeyflow.com/how-do-i-care-for-my-bee-suit/?_gl=1*1ietljz*_gcl_au*NDA0NzY1MTQ5LjE2ODUyNTk5NTM.*_ga*MzQ1NzE4NTMzLjE2NTYxODcyMjA.*_ga_VNGHLXZH0S*MTY4NTI1OTk1My4xLjEuMTY4NTI1OTk3OS4zNC4wLjA.&_ga=2.81837014.195933672.1685087408-345718533.1656187220)**
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> When it's time to tend to your apiaries it's also time to check over all your
> beekeeping equipment.
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> Aside from ensuring you have the best hive equipment
> \[https://www.honeyflow.com/shop/p/94\], it's also essential that you have all the
> appropriate...

I use this stuff on my gloves. It doesn’t get the propolis off, but it does a pretty good job, and leaves the leather supple:

> **[Amazon.com: Pink Miracle Shoe Cleaner Kit with Bottle and Brush For Fabric...](https://www.amazon.com/Pink-Miracle-Cleaner-Leather-Sneakers/dp/B08HP5GSV8)**
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> Amazon.com: Pink Miracle Shoe Cleaner Kit with Bottle and Brush For Fabric Cleaner For Leather, Whites, Suede and Nubuck Sneakers : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry

You could also try saddle soap on the leather part, but try to choose one that isn’t strongly scented, to avoid annoying the bees! 😊

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**Author:** ![Dazs\_life](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/dazs_life/32/27490_2.png) [@Dazs\_life](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dazs_life)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/cleaning-flow-hive-equipment-gloves-and-suit/34956/3 "2023-05-28T08:33:27Z")

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Hi @Dawn_SD thanks for the link. 🙂  
I’ll give it a go.

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**Author:** ![BillyJoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b19c9b/32.png) [@BillyJoe](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/BillyJoe)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/cleaning-flow-hive-equipment-gloves-and-suit/34956/4 "2025-10-11T13:49:21Z")

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Good question! It’s best to wash your gloves or suit gently with mild soap and cold water, then let them air dry to avoid damage. You can also explore [here](https://philleywood.com/blogs/articles/clean-leather-gloves) for some helpful care tips.