Dishwashing Gloves
Whether your back-of-house staff is washing delicate items by hand or loading and unloading dish racks during your busiest daypart, dishwashing gloves will help employees keep their hands dry and safe during the washing and sanitizing process.
Dish Gloves: What You Need to Know
Dishwashing gloves do more than just keep your employees' hands dry; they provide a barrier between skin and bacteria, heat, and dangerous chemicals. Some gloves have a rough exterior to improve handling of fragile or slippery items, and many include a soft, flock-lined interior that makes them more comfortable and easier to use. Whatever the application, it's important to keep your employees' safety and comfort in mind when it comes to washing dishes.
For loading dirty dinnerware onto a dishwasher rack, basic latex or nitrile dishwashing gloves will usually suffice. Operators may opt for increased levels of heat and chemical resistance, though, for more advanced jobs. For operations using a three- or four-sink method, heavy-duty rubber gloves resist high temperatures and abrasive chemicals that could be irritating or harmful to hands and arms. Long dishwashing gloves give shoulder-length coverage and protection from splashing.
Common Questions About Dishwashing Gloves
What materials are dishwashing gloves made of?
Some rubber dish gloves are made of latex or a combination of latex and another material. If you are seeking to avoid latex because of an allergy, synthetic nitrile dishwashing gloves offer a safe alternative. You'll find information on the composition of each pair of gloves on the product pages. Other common materials include PVC and neoprene rubber. Gloves that provide the minimum amount of protection are usually made of latex, while heavy-duty rubber gloves for handling chemicals and high temperatures are usually made of neoprene or PVC.
What size dishwashing gloves should I buy?
Dishwashing gloves are usually available in small, medium, large, or extra-large sizes, but some come in a "one-size-fits-most" design. To ensure each staff member can find comfortable gloves, you may wish to keep multiple sizes available.
How do I clean dishwashing gloves?
Some commercial dishwashing gloves can be cleaned in a washing machine. If you aren't sure whether your gloves can be machine washed, you may wish to wash them by hand and let them air dry or simply replace them with a fresh pair when they become stained or unsanitary.
What color dishwashing gloves are available?
Commercial dishwashing gloves usually come in muted colors, such as black or gray. Colorful options like yellow and green can help you create a coded system to designate certain gloves to specific tasks or areas of your facility. Using yellow gloves to load dirty dishes into dish racks and green gloves for unloading clean racks can help your operation avoid cross contamination.
Are dishwashing gloves resistant to heat?
Heavy-duty dishwashing gloves can resist temperatures as high as 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the manufacturer's specifications when purchasing gloves to ensure they will work for your intended use.
What else can I use dishwashing gloves for?
Since commercial dishwashing gloves are designed to keep hands safe, often under the most extreme circumstances, they are a viable option for protection in a variety of situations. Users have the option to wear dishwashing gloves when mopping, sanitizing counter and tabletop surfaces, and cleaning kitchen appliances.