What disposable gloves to buy to protect against coronavirus

Do gloves protect against viruses

There is no consensus in the world as to whether gloves help reduce the risk of infection. Ministry of Health recommendsRecommendations for employees and employers amid the spread of coronavirus infection put them on in public, and WHOWHO recommendations for the population in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC)When to wear gloves consider this measure unnecessary.

At the same time researchVinyl versus latex gloves as barriers to transmission of viruses in the health care setting., In-use barrier integrity of gloves: latex and nitrile superior to vinyl. confirm that disposable medical gloves protect against bacteria and viruses. True, it should be noted here that this applies only to the skin of the hand: if you scratch your eyes or nose with a glove, the virus can get on the mucous membrane in the same way as if you did it with your bare hand.

Be that as it may, if your area has made it mandatory to wear gloves in public, you will still have to buy them. Below we will analyze the main types of disposable models and tell you which ones can protect you from only from fines, but also from the virus, as well as to ensure wearing comfort and good tactile sensitivity.

What disposable gloves to buy

Latex

These gloves are made from natural rubber latex. They are durable, elastic, adhere well to the skin and provide excellent tactile sensitivity.

Intact latex gloves canVinyl versus latex gloves as barriers to transmission of viruses in the health care setting protect the skin from penetration viruses up to 0.025 microns in size (the diameter of the coronavirus particles is 0.1 microns). However, they are sensitive to the effects of aggressive media, so do not treat them with alcohol-containing solutions.

In addition, latex gloves are not suitable for everyone.MR 3.5.1.0113-16 Use of gloves for the prevention of infections associated with the provision of medical care in medical organizationsas contact with vegetable proteins of rubber can cause allergies. SymptomsLatex Allergy- itching, skin rash that is warm to the touch, hives or eczema. They may appear after a few minutes or occur after prolonged wear. If you experience something like this, stop contact with the allergen - replace latex gloves with other disposable options.

The cost of latex gloves is about 50 rubles per pair. Sets of 50-100 can be purchased online.

What to buy

• Latex gloves from ARCHDALE, 100 pieces, 1 599 rubles →
• Latex powdered gloves, 100 pieces, 1,090 rubles →

Nitrile

These gloves are made from a mixtureGOST 32337-2013 Medical diagnostic nitrile gloves. Technical requirements based on nitrile latex - a fully synthetic material. They are used by healthcare professionals with a natural rubber allergy and provide the sameIn-use barrier integrity of gloves: latex and nitrile superior to vinyl protection against viruses as latex.

In addition, synthetic gloves are more durable and resistant to aggressive environments. Therefore, they can be safely processed alcohol and wear to clean the room with a chemical cleaner.

If you wear gloves at work or spend a lot of time in public places, the nitrile latex will be the best choice because it combines strength, resistance to antiseptic treatment and comfort. They do not differ in cost from latex ones - about 40-50 rubles per pair, if you buy in a set of 50-100 pieces.

What to buy

• Nitrile gloves from MediOK, 100 pieces, 1 448 rubles →
• Black nitrile gloves, 100 pieces, 1 290 rubles →

Vinyl

Such gloves are madeGOST R ISO 11193-2-2009 Disposable medical diagnostic gloves. Part 2. Specification for polyvinyl chloride gloves made of polyvinyl chloride plastic. They fit snugly around the hand and provide good tactile sensitivity, making them comfortable to work with.

Vinyl gloves are quite durable and resistant to acids and alcohols, but they are much less protectiveLeakage of virus through used vinyl and latex examination gloves from viruses than latex and nitrile. With active use, they pass germs in 63% of cases, as opposed to 7% for latex.

Therefore, they are used not in medicine, but in industry, cosmetology, cleaning - wherever it is necessary to protect hands from aggressive compounds, but at the same time not to restrict finger movements.

Vinyl gloves cost less than latex and nitrile gloves - about 20-30 rubles per pair in sets of 100 pieces.

What to buy

• Vinyl gloves, 100 pieces, 1 399 rubles →
• Black vinyl gloves, 100 pieces, 1 250 rubles →

Polyethylene

Such gloves do not provide good tactile sensitivity. Basically, you put two bags on your hands that follow the shape of your fingers. And it is unlikely that you will be able to work normally in them, and even more so for a long time: plastic gloves do not allow air to pass through, so your hands very quickly sweat.

With regard to virus protection, we were unable to find information on this. It remains to assume that if gloves do not even allow air to pass through, the virus will not pass through them either.

The main advantage of these gloves is their low cost. You can buy them at 5-8 rubles per pair in packs of 100-500 pieces. So if you only wear gloves to go to the store, for 300-500 rubles, provide yourself with a means of protection for several months in advance.

What to buy

• Polyethylene gloves, 100 pieces, 235 rubles →
• Polyethylene gloves from TEXTOP, 100 pieces, 235 rubles →
• Polyethylene gloves, 500 pieces, 1 450 rubles →

How long can gloves be used

Disposable gloves can be worn for up to 2 hours. Then you need to take them off and throw them in the trash, not tryGlove Use Fact Sheet disinfect. This is especially true for latex gloves, which, after contact with alcohol-containing solutions, can become more permeable.

Even if you kill the virus on the surface of synthetic gloves, repeated use is fraught with damage to the integrity. In this case, wearing gloves is meaningless.

How to take off and put on gloves

Wearing gloves by no means relieves hand washingbecause microorganisms accumulated on the surface can get on the skin when you remove your protective equipment.

Therefore, handle your hands immediately after removing gloves. It doesn't matter if you come home or change your disposable protection after 2 hours. In addition, gloves must be removed correctly to reduce the risk of skin exposure to the virus.

• Grasp the glove with your fingers at wrist level, without touching bare skin.
• Pull the glove off your hand so that it is turned inside out. Do not put down the removed glove - continue to hold it in your fingers.
• Bring your bare fingers under the glove still worn, grab it from the inside at the level of the wrist and pull it off, turning it inside out.
• Pull the removable glove over the top of the glove you continue to hold in your fingers.
• Throw the bundle of two gloves into the trash can.
• Wash your hands thoroughly.

Also remember that gloves will not protect you from the virus if you neglect basic security measures. Therefore, wearing them does not negate the disinfection of the smartphone and other items that you touched while in public places.

Another thing is that gloves once again remind you of the ban on touching your face or food with dirty hands. Use them in this way, and then the risk of infection will really decrease.