FAQ – Use of gloves as protection against virus

In order to achieve optimal protection from gloves, make sure you know which glove to use and how to use them. To help you, we’ve collected some of the most frequently asked questions about gloves as protection against virus.

Should I disinfect the gloves before using them?

No! It is never a good idea to disinfect gloves.

Disinfection will break down the surface of the glove, allowing viruses and bacteria to penetrate the surface.

Also, make sure your hands are completely dry before donning the gloves, especially when you have disinfected your hands before use. The alcohol must be dry before donning the glove. If the hands are very moist with alcohol, you can risk breaking the surface of the glove, making it easy for them to break when donning.

How long is the breakthrough time for the virus on the glove - can a time be stated?

It depends on the context in which the glove is used, which is why it is not possible to specify a permeation time in relation to the use of a glove against virus.

Gloves have not been tested against viruses a specified time. Chemicals such as formaldehyde have been tested and indicated with a breakthrough time, but this is not possible for virus testing.

Therefore, we recommends changing gloves as often as possible and after each task. Do not wear the gloves for several hours.

Can all gloves be used as protection?

Not all gloves offer protection against virus, which is why you should always look for the correct symbols.

For instance, PE (plastic) gloves, which are often seen at a gas station or in grocery stores, only act as a physical barrier, protecting you from getting anything directly on the hands. They do not protect against viruses and bacteria and cannot be compared to a medical glove.

Since there is no testing standard for these PE gloves, there is no guarantee that they live up to the quality required by a medical glove. These gloves might have holes or other lower factors that can allow virus to penetrate the barrier of the glove.

It is therefore particularly important to wash your hands and take extra precautions when using this type of PE or TPE glove. 

Is it okay to reuse gloves?

No! A disposable medical glove should never be reused. Always dispose of the gloves after use.

There is no guarantee for the quality of a reused glove. After use of a glove, degradation of the glove may occur, even if this can’t be seen with the naked eye. A used glove has been in contact with various surfaces, and there is no guarantee for how the glove has been stored, all of which can harm you as a user.

In addition, a disposable medical glove should never be washed and dried with the expectation of being reused.

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