Cleaning Gloves
Cleaning, dishwashing, and other messy tasks required in foodservice are safer and more efficient when staff wear special rubber gloves for cleaning.
Rubber Gloves for Cleaning: What You Need to Know
Keeping a commercial establishment sanitary is a difficult task; doing so while also protecting your workers requires specialized equipment. Cleaning gloves provide a barrier to protect your skin from harsh chemicals, while heat-resistant dishwashing gloves shield your hands from hot water during the dishwashing process. These gloves are available in several materials to accommodate those with latex allergies.
The chemicals necessary to suitably sanitize a foodservice, healthcare, or other commercial environment are not kind to human hands. Gloves are necessary to keep harsh chemicals off your hands. Additionally, any establishment that serves food is going to have a lot of dishes to clean, and dish gloves make this a safer and more pleasant process. Dishwashing gloves protect the washer from the high heat and harsh chemicals needed to clean dishes in a high-volume kitchen.
Common Questions About Cleaning Gloves
What are the different types of cleaning gloves?
KaTom carries everything from the widely known yellow cleaning gloves to PVC pot washing gloves and heat-resistant dishwashing gloves. The type of glove you need depends on the specific task you'll be performing. The yellow cleaning gloves so common in janitorial use are examples of standard cleaning gloves, which are neither long nor heat resistant but can prevent workers' hands from coming into contact with potentially damaging cleaning chemicals. Some of our protective gloves extend above the wrist – all the way to the elbow or higher – which is ideal for any situation in which the worker will be immersing their arms in hot water or chemically altered liquids. Dishwashing gloves are made to protect hands from the heat and corrosiveness of dishwater, while cleaning gloves are built to resist chemicals but not heat.
Which style glove do I need?
This decision might seem easy at first, but not all dish gloves are the same. If you're going to be using them to handle heavy or potentially slippery items, consider purchasing gloves with an embossed grip, which could help prevent broken dishes. Some gloves are lined with a water-resistant fabric that makes them easier to don and remove, which may be important for your establishment. Some operators may be allergic to latex; if that is the case, choose neoprene or nitrile gloves instead.
Do I need to wear gloves for cleaning?
Cleaning chemicals have to be harsh to eliminate bacteria and mold while loosening dirt and other debris for cleaning. This makes them effective but also dangerous. Cleaning gloves provide a barrier between the chemicals and the skin of the person using them. You don't need gloves for every cleaning operation, but if you're using anything that sanitizes a surface, gloves are a cost-effective way to keep the operator safe.
Are all rubber gloves heat resistant?
Only gloves that are listed as heat resistant should be used in hot environments. All these gloves will provide some protection against heat, but if you're going to be washing dishes in hot water, you need to invest in heat-resistant gloves. Consult the product specification page to ensure the gloves you're purchasing will meet your needs.