Methods for Sanitizing Gloved Hands for Extended Use of Disposable Medical Gloves ( 12,19 )
| Method | Recommendation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol-based hand sanitizer | Preferred method when gloves (latex or nitrile) are not soiled | Can be disinfected up to 6 times |
| Soap and water | Best use with long cuffed gloves | Can be cleaned with soap and water up to 10 times |
| Diluted bleach solution | Use 10%–13% bleach solution; dip gloved hands in solution for 5 s; allow solution to remain for 1 min; rinse with water and dry with clean cloth | Can be disinfected in bleach solution up to 10 times |