Don’t leave your mitt in the trunk of the car. Heat is the #1 killer of gloves.
Don’t let your glove get wet, whenever possible. Water will promote fungal growth that will eat at the leather.
During the off-season clean the mitt with a non-abrasive cleaner. Remember the better you take care of your gloves the longer they will last.
Don’t microwave your mitt or throw your mitt in the oven to break in your glove, heat will cause the leather to deteriorate and make it brittle.
Do not heavily oil your glove; be cautious because the oil could promote rot within your glove. Heavily oiling your glove will also cause it to become heavy.
Moisturize your glove with a light conditioner. Remember that your glove is essentially made of skin; you should treat the glove like your own.
During the off-season clean the mitt with a non-abrasive cleaner. Remember the better you take care of your gloves the longer they will last.