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How to Choose the Right Gloves for Cleaning
You might not
realize it but not all types of gloves can be used for all cleaning tasks. This
is why it is important to choose your gloves properly.
To help you out,
here are some of the top features you should consider when looking for the
right pair of cleaning gloves.
Comfort
Comfort should
always be one of the key factors to remember before you put on your cleaning
gloves. People allergic to latex should obviously stay away from latex gloves.
Whether you are
allergic to the gloves themselves or to the dust found inside the gloves, the
last thing you want is to suffer from an allergic reaction in the middle of cleaning.
Of course, you
should also wear the right size of gloves. Choose gloves with moisture-wicking
liner because sticky and sweaty hands when cleaning are a big no-no.
Dexterity
Again, not all types
of gloves are made equal. This means that others allow better dexterity
compared to others. Well-fitted gloves might not be necessary for cleaning the
kitchen area but for more delicate work around the area, a tailored pair will
be the best choice. You might also want to get gloves with textured grip to
allow holding to things better. After all, you wouldn’t want to end up dropping
things while cleaning, right?
Glove Material
The specific
material of your chosen pair can make a big difference to the level of
protection you will get while cleaning. There are several types of gloves that
you can find in the market right now made from different materials.
- Latex Gloves
These are the most common and popular glove materials. These
can provide excellent protection from blood-borne pathogens although these
might not be resistant to chemicals. These gloves are easy to find and
affordable. However, since there are people with latex sensitivity, choosing
other materials might be necessary.
- Neoprene Gloves
Neoprene gloves are considered the best types of gloves when
it comes to protection and dexterity. Feeling through this material is easy and
these gloves can also resist inks, alcohols, flames, oils, bases, and acids.
These are available in different thickness. It is also possible to line up
these gloves for added protection.
- Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile gloves serve as great alternatives to latex gloves
if you are sensitive or allergic to the latex material. These gloves can resist
most types of chemicals, fats and oils, gasoline, kerosene, and solvents.
However, nitrile gloves don’t hold up that well against chemicals with nitrogen
or strong acids. These gloves are also not flame resistant.
- PVC Gloves
PVC gloves are affordable and they do an amazing job in
resisting acids and oxidizing agents. However, these don’t hold up that well
against strong solvents or acetone.
Protection
Finally, you need to choose gloves that offer the necessary
level of protection. But, take note that not all materials are chemical
resistant so there might be a need to use different pairs for different
cleaning tasks.
The team at Courtesy Building Services, Inc. uses the right
types of gloves to ensure the best commercial cleaning results.