"Un-invert rubber gloves without touching the fingers" technique

Have you ever removed rubber gloves and had the fingers all stuck inside? Was there crud on the gloves that you didn't want to touch when you put them on again? This technique will show you how to return the glove to its normal state without coming into contact with the crap (bacteria, toilet water, blood) that you're supposed to be protected from in the first place.

This trick is actually best suited for thin latex lab gloves, although it can work with just about any non-frictionless (take that double negative!) gloves.

Stuff you'll need:
- Hands (and maybe arms and a body, too)
- Inverted gloves
- Dexterity

Step 1: Open the glove

Stretch the glove hole with your fingers. Try to make it as wide as possible.

Comments

[gizmosass]

If the gloves are pretty clean, I just put the glove over my mouth and blow the fingers out. This works well for the thin disposable gloves (usually found in paint departments)I like to use when spray painting and messy crafts. Then I can used them again. This method also works well for waterproof household gloves.

[thematthatter]

if you have a problem with your thick rubber gloves from sticking together, sprinkle a little baby powder inside them. this works with those thick black lab gloves :)

[thefigmint]

Thanks for the tip. This technique is actually best suited for the thin rubber/pseudorubber lab gloves that you find in most biology labs - so no baby powder allowed. We didn't have a pair on us, so we photographed the kitchen gloves instead.

[canida]

If you're using gloves in bio labs, you've probably got access to a house air line - makes flipping them back out even easier, even if you've gotten the inside all sweaty.

[canida]

Sweet trick! Definitely better than getting your mouth anywhere near a well-grimed glove.

[thefigmint]

Wow! Thanks for the feature! This is so gratifying; it totally made my day.

[theRIAA]

just put your hand in it?

[trialex]

Or blow into it - air pressure will pop them out.

[PKM]

I'm guessing if it's got anything from nasty drain cloggage to caustic chemicals to pathogens to anything else you don't want to even get on your fingers, putting your mouth on it isn't an attractive option. It was my first thought as well but I think this way is a pretty good idea.