All about household rubber gloves

Every woman knows that in the course of doing household work associated with the use of household detergents that contain chemicals, the skin of the hands and nails are greatly affected. That is why household rubber gloves are in great demand today. In this article you can find absolutely all the information about this personal protective equipment: characteristics, types, requirements for rubber gloves. We will also tell you how to choose and use them correctly.

Household rubber gloves are a must for the cleaning process in the house. Technical protection products, if properly selected, can be used in various types of work. For washing dishes, for example, they wear lighter and thinner items. And when you need to clean the bathroom, it is best to use heavy-duty long gloves.

Quality rubber gloves are characterized by:

• strength;
• reliability;
• wear resistance;
• high coefficient of resistance to aggressive environment.

Also, gloves do not hinder movements, they are comfortable, comfortable, well-fitting hands and retain their sensitivity. Of course, the product has a lot of advantages, but there are also disadvantages.

The assortment of household rubber products that is presented on the consumer market today is quite diverse. They all differ in many characteristics and properties, but the main feature is the material of manufacture. Based on this parameter, rubber gloves are like this.

• Natural rubber. This type of product is made from latex, rubber. Latex products are seamless, which provides maximum protection for the skin of the hands and increases the strength and reliability of the product itself. They are characterized by excellent elongation and wear resistance. As for the disadvantages of this type of product, it is worth noting the low resistance to highly concentrated chemicals. Latex gloves are best used when cleaning the house, washing dishes. They are also indispensable when performing paintwork.

• Made of artificial rubber. Vinyl and nitrile are used in its capacity. Such products are wear-resistant, durable, have excellent resistance to mechanical stress and chemicals. Since gloves made of artificial materials are highly resistant to aggressive chemicals, they can be used when washing floors, cleaning a toilet bowl, tiles or plumbing fixtures.

Such products also have disadvantages. When if their integrity has been violated, they will surely break... They sit well on the arm, but sensitivity is lost.

Many manufacturers, who primarily care about the client and his health, use cotton spraying for the inner surface of the product in the process of making rubber gloves for household needs. Gloves with such a cotton coating reduce the risk of allergic reactions and various types of skin irritations.

The manufacturing process for household rubber gloves is regulated by law. Their production, technical parameters and properties are standardized by such a document as GOST 20010 - 93 “Technical rubber gloves. Technical conditions ". This regulatory document clearly states all the requirements that the product must meet, namely:

• the length must be at least 30 cm;
• the product must be two-layer;
• different color is allowed;
• the surface of the gloves is intact, without any flaws, defects, pimples;
• each finished product must be marked with a trademark, name, date of manufacture, compliance with the standard, shelf life, operating and storage rules.

GOST also provides for:

• conditional strength coefficient - not less than 16 MPa;
• elongation at break - not less than 800%;
• acid-base permeability coefficient - no more than 1 pH.

Absolutely all household rubber gloves must pass a number of laboratory tests, at the end of which the properties and technical parameters are determined.

It is not enough just to buy rubber gloves, you need to choose the right one for maximum protection. So, when choosing them, it is imperative to consider the following points.

• Type of rubber, which was used to make gloves - natural or artificial.
• What chemicals will the product come into contact with? For concentrated chemical compositions, it is better to choose a product made of artificial rubber, and for detergents with a neutral chemical composition, products made of natural rubber are suitable. It can be concluded that the ideal solution would be to purchase different gloves.
• The size... It is necessary to take into account the parameters of the palm and the length of the cuff. They must be indicated on the product. Size S is suitable for a small hand with a small palm, M for a medium hand, sizes L and XL are suitable for a man's hand.
• Cuff length. The taller the gloves, the safer your hands will be.
• Manufacturer.
• Price.

It is also imperative to take into account the technical parameters, among which the most important are chemical resistance and the ability to resist stretching, strength. It is also advisable to make sure that you are not allergic to rubber. Good household gloves have a long service life. But this parameter directly depends on the correct storage and use of the product.

You need to adhere to the following rules:

• hands must be clean and dry before putting on gloves;
• do not reuse disposable gloves;
• clean the product after each use.

To prevent the gloves from tearing with long nails, it is recommended to insert cotton balls into your fingers. If a small hole appears on the surface, pull back this place and tie it with a thread. Rubber gloves can be washed in soapy water or washed without removing from hands with running water. The water temperature should not exceed 40 ° C. Then wipe with a towel and dry naturally.

See below for tips on choosing gloves.