Collection: Care Home Gloves

Nursing Home Gloves

Nursing home gloves can be utilised in a wide array of applications. For example, our impressive selection of nursing home gloves are ideal for catering/food services, janitorial work and everyday cleaning. People housed in care homes will obviously need to eat throughout the day so having the correct PPE will prevent any chance of illness or contamination from transferring between patients. Furthermore, keeping surfaces and rooms clean in nursing homes and care facilities is a must to keep residents comfortable and prevent the build-up of harmful bacteria and contaminants on surfaces.

For more information about our selection of nursing home gloves regarding sizing, styles and general advice, contact our highly knowledgeable and friendly team today at sales@easygloves.co.uk. Making sure that the gloves fit properly is crucial for optimising your protection and ensuring that dexterity and flexibility is fully maintained.

FAQs

Why Do Care Homes Not Use Latex Gloves?

Care homes do not use latex gloves for a number of reasons. They contain natural rubber latex proteins which can cause asthma and dermatitis, and in some cases a more severe allergic reaction.

Should Carers Wear PPE?

Carers should absolutely wear PPE, including either vinyl or nitrile disposable gloves. Care homes avoid using latex due to it’s properties as a common irritant. However, wearing disposable gloves is essential in care homes as it helps to protect both the carer and the individual being cared for.

Why Do Carers Wear Gloves?

Carers wear gloves to avoid being contaminated. If they come in contact with the inside of a patient's body or a wound, they are vulnerable to becoming contaminated. The same can be said of carers if they’re carrying out a task that requires them to come into contact with bodily fluids.