Disposable gloves: An essential household item to keep on hand

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Disposable gloves are typically equated with protection from germs in medical environments, even flashbacks to the early days of COVID when it was thought that the virus was easily transmittable on surfaces. If you still have a multipack of gloves that you purchased five years ago, now gathering dust in your garage, not to worry; they have plenty of alternative uses besides just keeping you safe from bacteria and illness. If you don’t have a supply stashed away, then you might want to invest in a pack so you can have these multi-functional hand covers on hand whenever you may need them. Below we break down some of the best under-the-radar uses for these essential items.

Examine your options

There are several types of disposable gloves to consider.

Latex gloves

Latex gloves are the old-school option. They became popular in the medical world in the 80s and 90s and were the preferred protection from bloodborne pathogens during this era. These gloves are comfortable and are just slightly removed from working with your bare hands. The downside is that some users have latex allergies, so alternative materials were developed. Latex glove options:

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Powder-free 4-mm latex gloves

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Extra thick 4.5-mm latex gloves

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Non-medical use general purpose latex gloves

Seal the deal

Nitrile gloves

Nitrile gloves are a latex alternative that are a more durable option that are known for being more resistant to chemicals. If you work in an industrial environment or have to handle hazardous materials or waste, these gloves are a great pick. Nitrile glove options:

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4-mm nitrile gloves

Perfect fit

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5-mm nitrile gloves

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6-mm nitrile gloves

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Vinyl gloves

Vinyl gloves are made from PVC, a material you may be familiar with if you have PVC pipes installed in your home or yard for plumbing or irrigation purposes. Vinyl gloves aren’t as durable as latex or nitrile gloves, but they are a cheap option for keeping your hands protected while completing tasks that don’t involve hazardous materials or risk of exposure in medical environments. Vinyl glove options:

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100-count clear vinyl gloves

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Black vinyl gloves

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Basic medical clear vinyl exam gloves

Great buy

Alternative uses for disposable gloves

Now here are some great uses for these gloves that you may not have considered before.

  • Food preparation and cooking: Outside of the medical profession, one of the most common uses for disposable gloves is food preparation. If you have ever had a catered event at your home or workplace, you may have even noticed the workers wearing these gloves to keep their germs out of your meal. In most instances, nitrile or latex gloves will work fine as long as they have good touch sensitivity so cutting and gripping food items doesn’t become an issue. If you are dealing with a lot of greasy items, you may want to level up and use some stronger nitrile gloves.
  • Household cleaning: For light tasks such as dusting and vacuuming, vinyl gloves that fit well and have adequate touch sensitivity should work just fine. If you are going to be cleaning your bathtub using stronger cleaning agents such as bleach, then thicker nitrile gloves are your best bet to protect your hands.
  • Washing your car: Protect your hands from drying out from while sponge cleaning your car’s exterior, and, at the same time, protect your car’s glass from your greasy fingerprints as you clean the windshield and mirrors with some latex or vinyl gloves with a medium thickness.
  • Yard/landscaping work: If you are looking for an alternative to bulky work gloves while raking leaves and doing general yard work, a thicker vinyl or nitrile glove could be a great call. Not only do they prevent the blisters associated with using tools such as shovels and saws, but they will also allow you to send a random text on your phone or punch in a code on your garage lock without removing them.
  • Working on your bike: Oils from your hands that get on the wheel rims or brake discs of bicycles can cause brake pads to squeal when they are engaged. Wear any sort of vinyl, latex or nitrile gloves that fit well and provide ample touch sensitivity since brake work on your bike can be tedious.
  • Dog-related disaster zones: A dog is a man’s best friend until said man has to clean up said dog’s vomit and/or diarrhea. Keep your hands safe from your dog’s bad bacteria by stocking up on some medium-thickness nitrile gloves.
  • Painting: Medium-thickness vinyl or latex gloves should be fine for home painting projects as long as you are working with water-based acrylic paint. If you find yourself working with chemicals, such as paint thinner, then opt for a thick pair of nitrile gloves that would provide more protection for your hands.

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