Are Disposable Polyethylene Gloves Safe?

Household products
Written By Debra Lynn Dadd

February 20, 2017, by Debra Lynn Daddd

Question from Bonnie

Hi Debra,

I do not want the nitrile or latex dish gloves. Amazon sells polyethylene disposable gloves. Are these safe? I saw a web site that stated polyurethane gloves are also made. I read the latex gloves can have other additives, are they unsafe?

Thank you.

Debra's Answer

Both polyethylene and polyurethane gloves are safe. I’m very happy to see this.

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