Latex Gloves

Disposable exam gloves aren't just for doctors and dentists! There are many creative ways to use disposable gloves around the house, in the garden, in the kitchen and more. With a little ingenuity, you can find a way to make cleaning, organizing, and getting food prep and chores done much more easily with disposable latex or nitrile gloves (if you have an allergy to latex, nitrile gloves are the ones you want to use).

Here are some uses of disposable gloves to get you started:

• Having trouble opening a stuck jar? No problem! Slip on a glove and you have an instant 'rubber opener' for a stubborn jar.
• You can get some great first aid uses out of rubber gloves. Fill a glove with cold water and tie a knot in the wrist and put it in the freezer. In a couple of hours, you'll have a cheap and reusable ice pack for sore spots. Or, fill a glove with warm water and you have an instant heat pack.
• Need to keep a baby animal or bird warm? Fill a glove with warm (not hot!) water, tie a knot in the wrist and wrap in a comfy towel. Instant heat source!
• Disposable gloves provide excellent barrier protection when handling and preparing raw meats in the kitchen. Another use is for baking, such as when kneading bread dough. Use powder-free gloves when handling food, and simply take off and throw away when finished, with no bacteria or mess on your hands.
• When bathing children or pets, disposable gloves provide an ideal non-slip grip. They also protect your hands from drying out. An additional bonus-rub some lotion on your hands before donning the gloves and you'll have silky soft hands after bath time.
• Pet hygiene can sometimes be a challenge; disposable gloves make cleaning up after Rover or Mittens much more sanitary. Wear them when cleaning the litter box or when using pet wipes on a soiled pet to protect you from bacteria and messes.
• No one wants to clean out the fridge. You can make the job more agreeable with disposable gloves and handle mystery meats and fuzzy liquids without hesitation, making a sometimes nasty job a breeze!
• Sorting through recyclables can sometimes be a little messy. Gloves not only protect your hands from sticky liquids, but also provide a non-slip grip which is handy for sorting glass bottles.

These are just a few ways disposable latex gloves can help make life around the home a little easier. From first aid to providing a hygienic barrier to bacteria and messes, disposable gloves are your ticket to a cleaner, more efficient household!