It is true that rubber or latex gloves -- whether they are
everyday household gloves or the disposable ones used in hair salons and
hospitals -- aren't just for doing dishes anymore; they can be time-saving
tools all around the house.
Disposable gloves are usually sold at pharmacies, but to get the
best bang for your buck, visit L&A Safety (www. landasafety.co.za).
Here are some ways to use those gloves:
* Fill a rubber glove with ice for a quick ice pack.
* Chilli peppers, such as jalapenos, contain oils that can
burn your bare skin. Protect your hands by wearing rubber gloves when working
with hot peppers.
* If you're watching your calories, you will use less salad
dressing and still coat every lettuce leaf if you use rubber-gloved hands to
toss your salad.
* Wear rubber gloves while applying a self-tanning product to
keep your skin and fingernails from staining.
* Remove pet hair from furniture and carpet with a gloved
hand lightly sprayed with water or an anti-static spray.
* To prevent leaving fingerprints, wear rubber gloves while
cleaning crystal and glass.
* Help prevent cross-contamination by wearing disposable
gloves when you work with raw meat. Put on a fresh pair before working with
another ingredient.
* You'll have snag-free pantyhose if you wear your gloves
while sliding your stocking up your leg.
* A rubber glove will help you get a good grip on a tight
bottle cap or jar.
