DIY Disposable Protective Gloves: Tutorial And Videos

In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, each of us has set out to desperately search for protective devices to avoid possible infection with COVID-19. Washable, reusable, homemade protective masks are one of the most common options. But given the extremely contagious nature of the virus, some people also prefer to wear disposable gloves in order to protect themselves from possible contact with the coronavirus and thus offer themselves optimal protection. However, in the long run this could be costly. And in this context, we would like to show you how to make protective gloves yourself from plastic bags in less than ten minutes!

Wearing disposable gloves to protect against the coronavirus: does it really work?

Washing your hands thoroughly and frequently for at least 20 seconds is the only way to actually kill germs and limit the risk of coronavirus infection. Don't forget that stopping touching your face is also essential. However, more and more people are opting to wear disposable protective gloves. But are these really effective?

So the respiratory virus mask is the most popular means of protection. What's more, the wearing of masks is already compulsory in some countries like Ukraine, Morocco and Bulgaria. However, experts recently clarified that barrier masks are not able to protect a healthy person from the coronavirus. However, they are effective for people who are already sick because they prevent them from transmitting the virus further. Is the same the case with protective gloves? The answer is "yes" because by wearing gloves, you give your hands a kind of artificial second skin which acts as a barrier and does not let bacteria pass.

But considering that infection with COVID-19 by touch is not possible, such a protective barrier is unnecessary. However, we explain the purpose of protective gloves in the following paragraphs.

Who Should Wear Disposable Gloves?

Protective gloves are intended to protect a healthy person (eg a doctor) from another potentially infected. Gloves should be removed and discarded immediately after treatment so that they do not touch the skin. If you wear gloves every day and do not throw them away immediately after use, the risk of infection increases as a build-up of germs and bacteria occurs. At some point, you forget not to touch your face and thus transfer bacteria. What is more, this gives a false sense of security, which results in less regular hand washing.

Do I have to disinfect protective gloves?

Disinfecting and reusing protective gloves is an incorrect gesture that should be banned urgently. As already clarified and as the name suggests, disposable gloves should be discarded immediately after use. This also applies to homemade gloves. Also take into account that this way you unnecessarily produce additional waste that you could have avoided by simply washing your hands.

Psychologists warn that in times of epidemic, people suffer more and more anxiety. So, wearing a mask and protective gloves gives them a sense of security. In this case, you can wear it without any problem by remembering a few basic rules:

1. Use disposable gloves only when absolutely necessary.

2. Remove protective gloves immediately after use, avoiding touching your face.

3. After the gloves are discarded, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for about 20 seconds.

FYI, making protective gloves at home is a super easy task that only requires four materials! Decryption.

How to make disposable protective gloves at home?

Plastic bags are the ideal material for making protective gloves at home. And you certainly have a few lying around in your closets. So, to create a disposable glove, you will need the following materials: two plastic bags, felt, scissors and an iron.

First, place two plastic bags (one on top of the other) on the table. If your bag is large enough, you can simply fold it over to create two layers. Then trace the outlines with your hand. Take the scissors and cut out the imprint slightly larger than the one drawn.

Lay both coats on a fire retardant work surface. Then heat the edges with the tip of an iron set on a low temperature. When heated, the plastic melts slightly and the two layers merge. Be careful not to melt the plastic.

Alternatively, you can use a heated knife when cutting. This method is much faster and does not require an iron.

In addition, the video above shows another quick and easy method. It is enough only to pass a soldering iron on the previously drawn contours. Finally, cut the glove slightly larger than the one drawn and voila! For more ideas, take a look at the following two videos.