It is absolutely NOT recomended that you submerge these gloves in water! If you are unsure about the "feel" of the gloves ;try the socks first while you sleep.I went to a party hosted by an Asian family who required socks only on their hardwood floors. I was excited to wear my spa socks. I think that after a few uses of the socks; you will LOVE your Spa glove soft hands as well! Wear the gloves at night while sleeping and wake up to younger , softer looking hands.Afterall, that and the decolatage are the easy ways to tell a woman's age.

I don't use them with water. I'm afraid that adding water might decrease the number of uses.

i actually didn't think about the scent, but reading this question, I smelled it and it does have a slight scent. I really can't describe what it's like... not floral or sweet... this is pretty new for me too and i keep them in the plastic container it comes it, so it smells a little like that too.