If you’ve received a pedicure a manicure before, did you notice if your nail technician was wearing gloves? Did it bother you that they weren’t? Does it not concern you? It should! Disposable gloves protect you and the nail technician from many different chemicals and pathogens. More nail salons (and establishments that offer nail services) […]
Animals are cute and loveable, but they can also be dirty and full of germs…but so are we! Whether you work at a pet groomer, veterinarian office, research facility, laboratory, pet hospital, farm, etc., you should be wearing disposable gloves when working with animas. Disposable gloves will keep both you and the animals safe from […]
Disposable gloves are needed at the dry cleaners. Really? Yes, really. Disposable gloves aren’t just good for medical waste or food handling. Whenever you are encountering people’s property, dirty items, or chemicals, it is a good idea to wear disposable gloves to protect yourself. Why Should Dry Cleaner Workers Use Disposable Gloves As a worker […]
A mechanic is a dirty job – but somebody’s got to do it! Mechanics don’t just get messy due to dirt and oil, they are also exposed to a lot of chemicals on a daily basis. From soap and fuels to cleaners and oils, mechanics have the potential to touch and breath in toxic and […]
Disposable gloves have been around for a bit! Sure, they can be considered a “modern” invention, but disposable gloves have been around in the medical profession for 129 years. These days, disposable gloves are deemed as essential in the medical field, but many years ago people performed exams and surgeries with their bare (and often […]
How much do you know about disposable gloves? You probably know you need to wear them for protection. They protect you. They protect other people you encounter. They protect food. They protect sterile equipment. But, how much do you actually know about the gloves you put on? As a maker of disposable antimicrobial gloves, our […]
Disposable food service gloves help reduce the spread of germs and other pathogens, but they are not an impenetrable force field! When using the wrong type of gloves or by using the right gloves incorrectly, there’s basically no point in wearing the glove – you’ve compromised the situation all ready. Lately, there’s been a lot […]
When it comes to food service, you can’t just use any type of disposable glove. For example, vinyl doesn’t work the same as a nitrile glove in a food setting. Around 3 million people in the United Stated have a latex allergy, according to the American Latex Allergy Association, so it wouldn’t make sense to […]
What comes to mind when you think of gloves? Protection, right? Gloves’ protection is a two-way street. They protect you from potential germs and they protect what you’re touching from potential contamination. Even if you washed your hands, you need to wear gloves to fully protect yourself. Medical settings – doctor’s offices, urgent care centers, […]
Simply wearing gloves isn’t enough! Yes, gloves are a protective barrier between your hand and whatever you’re touching, but if they are not used correctly, they can easily spread bacteria and germs. Remember the norovirus outbreak at Chipotle last year due to a sick employee? Gloves are not magical. They need to be used properly […]