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Improve the safety, longevity and effectiveness of your gloves by following these essential tips.
Always check your gloves before putting them on.
The first thing you should do before putting on your medical gloves is to check them for holes, as explained in the Pro Trainings video below. Once your gloves are on, squeeze the open end of the glove closed to trap air and press upwards, watching for any signs of air escaping.
Clean your hands before putting on your gloves and after taking them off.
If you don’t wash your hands before putting on your gloves, you will transfer germs onto and inside them. Similarly, wash your hands after removing your gloves to ensure your hands are free of germs.
Don’t touch surfaces with gloved hands.
Cross-contamination occurs when germs are transferred from one surface to another by accident. To avoid cross-contamination, try to avoid touching surfaces with gloved hands, and do not touch with your bare hands any surfaces you have touched while wearing gloves.
Don’t touch your face while wearing your gloves.
This is a natural extension of the previous tip, but it is mentioned separately to emphasize the importance of never touching your face. Medical gloves are not anti-microbial and can transfer harmful pathogens if you touch your face while wearing them.
Discard medical gloves after using them in designated bins.
To prevent others from coming into contact with the substances on used gloves, always dispose of them in an appropriate receptacle after removing them.