Your Suggestions


Household rubber gloves have many uses. Here are some suggestions I have received via
e-mail. Thanks to all contributers.

  • "I use rubber gloves when hand cleaning my pantyhose in order to avoid tears. Sometimes, I use them as well to get a right fit of my pantyhose on my legs without any risk."

  • "Always keep a spare pair of rubber gloves in your car. They are very useful for refueling or cleaning the windshield."

  • " ... household gloves are the most appropriate gloves for biking in rainy times, keeping your hands warm and dry."

  • "My wife uses them for peeling potatoes, the acid breaks her hands out."

  • " ... before putting your gloves on, put some hand cream on your hands: you'll see the
    result ... "

  • "Rubber gloves are a good way to get loose fur off pets, furniture, clothes etc. Use an old pair that have got a bit sticky and rub them over whatever needs cleaning."

  • "If you've ever rubbed your eyes after chopping chillies then try gloves next time. The stuff that gives chillies their heat is potentially harmful so it makes sense to keep it off your hands."

  • "Rubber gloves add a whole new dimension to a back rub. A drop of baby oil or hand cream makes the slightly rough texture provide an entirely different feel."

  • "I wear household rubber gloves when I change the cartridge in my printer and when cleaning up after guests or taking away their dishes."

    and from the Web ...

  • Before moving heavy items such as refrigerators and washing machines, put on a pair of rubber gloves. They give a good grip and make the job easier.
  • To clean dust from flyscreens without removing them, put on a pair of rubber gloves and, from the inside, rub all over the screen with both hands. The dust will come free and fall to the outside windowsill for easy collection.

  • To make rubber gloves slide off easily. Run your hands under COLD water for a while and the gloves slide right off!
  • To make for an easier time removing rubber gloves from your hands, first rub your hands liberally with baby powder or baking soda.
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  • Water And Your Hands: Get into the habit of wearing rubber gloves when you do any cleaning around the house. Cleaning agents can be extremely harsh on both nails and hands. The nails when exposed to water, swell and then shrink back as they dry. This contributes to brittle nails.
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    Updated November 2004
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