Reasons Disposable Vinyl Gloves Should be Changed Frequently

Gloves are usually associated for use in medical settings and situations. However, today, vinyl gloves are not only used for medical purposes to avoid contact with any pathogens, but are also a popular choice to use while handling household chores.

So if you have any latex allergy, and can’t use latex gloves, it’s better to get yourself a pair of vinyl examination gloves as they are a much better alternative for you. However, the drawback of these vinyl examination gloves is that they are meant for use only for short periods of time and have to be changed frequently.

Vinyl hand protection gloves are today extensively used in the food service industry as the gloves show some resistance to food, water and oils. However as these gloves tend to tear easily when compared to latex gloves, it is important that you frequently change these gloves.

Do not re-use used disposable vinyl gloves

In fact, these vinyl gloves are best used for short periods of time, where there is no chance of your getting exposed to any bodily fluids and blood-borne pathogens. In fact, it is always advised to change any pair of vinyl gloves that develops even the smallest tear, and that you wash and thoroughly dry your hands before wearing new ones.

For the best protection from vinyl examination gloves, it’s better to change them at least every fifteen minutes and please, do not re-use vinyl gloves as its first use weakens it. Used gloves should be disposed of properly. While hospitals and doctor’s offices have individual bins for the disposal of vinyl gloves, they can be thrown with the regular trash at home and in other settings.

How to effectively use vinyl gloves

• The risk of tearing vinyl gloves is reduced by removing your rings before wearing the gloves as rings only tear and puncture gloves. Even jagged and sharp fingernails can tear the gloves while putting them on. So do trim and file your nails on a regular basis, and check them before slipping on vinyl gloves.

• It is important that you choose a pair of vinyl gloves that you can easily slip onto your hands without having to pull or stretch them over your fingers and palms.

• It is better to have a back-up pair of gloves on hand in case the gloves rip or puncture while wearing or using them.

• Make sure you check the expiry dates of vinyl examination gloves, and throw away the outdated boxes.


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