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by Mike Yukon
We all should have a box of these gloves
around especially during a disaster aftermath. There are many uses for
them, chemical spills, bacteria or diseases and other peoples blood we
need not come in contact with under any circumstance. The gloves are
cheap and effective.
Here are the gloves I use.
There are many brands available. I recommend "Nitrile" as it is a very
tough material and resists simple blunt punctures.
Disposable Medical Exam Gloves
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gloves can be necessary in many circumstances, such as during an
accident where people are bleeding and need medical attention, caring
for and bathing sick people such as family and friends, painting and
staining, cleaning high germ count areas, field dressing game or
butchering game etc. I also use mine when connecting and disconnecting
my RV sewer hose.
The gloves are made from several different
materials and come in different sizes and colors. The four types of
gloves are latex, vinyl, plastic, or nitrile which is synthetic latex
that's very durable and slightly more expensive. The type of gloves one
uses depends on his or her possible allergy to latex and their personal
preference. Some latex gloves are powdered on the inside to make them
easy to put on and remove. I don't use powdered gloves and find them
easy to put on.
How to Measure Your Hand Size:
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gloves typically come in sizes from small to extra large, with extended
or smaller sizes available on some models. The size of the glove is
determined by measuring the circumference of the widest part of one's
hand in inches. Size small accommodates someone with a measurement of 7
to 8 inches. Extra large is for measurements of 10 to 11 inches. The
only extra guideline is that, synthetic gloves, such as those made of
nitrile, tend to run small. People on the high end of a size range
should order nitrile gloves one size up. Gloves come in an array of
colors, including blue, green, and pink. The colors available depend
upon the type of glove it is and from which manufacturer they are coming
from.
Where to buy them:
All drug stores handle them and that is where I buy mine. Or search online, Amazon has many choices.
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