Choosing the Right Gloves for Every Task: A Practical Guide for 2026

When it comes to maintaining hygiene, safety, and efficiency across cleaning, catering, healthcare, and industrial environments, choosing the right gloves is more important than many people realise. The wrong glove can slow down tasks, reduce protection or even increase the risk of contamination. This is why we stock a carefully selected range of disposable and reusable gloves designed to meet the demands of real‑world cleaning and hygiene work.

Whether you’re handling food, tackling tough cleaning jobs, or protecting staff in clinical settings, this guide will help you choose the right glove for the task. All based directly on the products that we stock.

Vinyl Gloves: Reliable, Cost‑Effective Protection

Vinyl gloves remain a popular choice for light‑duty tasks where comfort and affordability matter. They’re ideal for general cleaning, low‑risk handling, and short‑duration tasks.

We stock both standard vinyl gloves and blue vinyl gloves, giving you flexibility depending on your environment. Blue vinyl is especially useful in food handling, where visibility is important.

Best for:

• General cleaning
• Low‑risk hygiene tasks
• Food handling (blue vinyl)
• Situations where frequent glove changes are required

Why choose vinyl?

• Soft and comfortable
• Latex‑free
• Cost‑effective for high‑turnover environments

Nitrile Gloves: Strong, Durable, and Chemical‑Resistant

For tasks that demand more protection, nitrile gloves are the go‑to option. They offer excellent resistance to chemicals, oils, and punctures, making them suitable for professional cleaning teams, healthcare settings, and industrial environments.

Our nitrile glove range provides a strong, dependable barrier without compromising dexterity.

Best for:

• Handling chemicals and cleaning agents
• Healthcare and clinical environments
• High‑risk hygiene tasks
• Situations requiring durability and tear resistance

Why choose nitrile?

• Superior strength and puncture resistance
• Latex‑free
• Excellent tactile sensitivity

Household Rubber Gloves: Reusable Strength for Everyday Cleaning

For repeated use and heavier cleaning tasks, our household rubber gloves offer durability and comfort. These gloves are ideal for janitorial teams, housekeeping, and any environment where reusable gloves are preferred.

Available in blue, red, yellow and green options, they provide a reliable barrier against detergents, hot water, and general grime.

Best for:

• Daily cleaning routines
• Dishwashing and wet work
• Janitorial and housekeeping tasks

Why choose household rubber gloves?

• Reusable and long‑lasting
• Comfortable fit with good grip
• Strong protection against detergents and moisture

Disposable Aprons: The Perfect Partner for Gloves

While not a glove, disposable aprons are an essential part of PPE when dealing with spills, splashes, or hygiene‑critical tasks. Our lightweight disposable aprons provide an extra layer of protection and help maintain high hygiene standards across cleaning, catering, and healthcare settings.

Pairing aprons with the right gloves ensures staff stay protected from cross‑contamination and accidental splashes.

Blue vs Clear Gloves: When Does It Matter?

Although we don’t use a full colour‑coding system for gloves, there is one important distinction worth noting:

Blue Gloves

• Highly visible
• Preferred in food handling
• Easy to spot if torn or contaminated

Clear Gloves

• Ideal for general, low‑risk cleaning
• Comfortable and economical

If you’re working in catering or food prep, blue vinyl or blue nitrile gloves are the safer choice. For everyday cleaning tasks, clear vinyl gloves are perfectly suitable.

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Final Takeaways

The right glove doesn’t just protect you and your team. It improves efficiency, reduces waste and ensures compliance across a wide range of environments. We stock a large glove range that covers every task, from light cleaning to high‑risk hygiene work, so you can equip your staff with confidence.