#9 Black Rubber Glove (Large) 33017 12pairs/pk

A. Stock Large (#9) for staff with average adult hands and Extra Large (#10) for bigger hands or anyone who wants more room. A glove that is too loose slips on wet plates, and one that is too tight tires the hand during a long dish shift. Most dish pits with rotating staff keep both sizes on the shelf.

A. Measure around the widest part of the palm, just below the knuckles and excluding the thumb, then compare it with the manufacturer's size chart. If a new hire falls between sizes, the larger size is usually more comfortable for reusable gloves. MPPL lists #9 as Large and #10 as Extra Large, so most teams stock both and let staff pick by fit.

A. Ask staff about latex allergies before issuing gloves, because these gloves are natural rubber latex and are not suitable for anyone with that allergy. Nitrile or vinyl gloves are latex-free alternatives. In care homes, also consider residents who may be sensitive to latex contact.

A. Wash the gloves while still wearing them in warm soapy water, rinse well, then remove them and hang them to dry. Turning the cuffs down lets the inside air out, which helps prevent odour and mildew before the next shift.

A. Colour-coding keeps gloves used for washrooms away from gloves used in kitchens or guest rooms, which reduces cross-contamination. Black gloves also hide grease and product stains, so they suit dish pits where appearance matters to staff.

A. Rubber gloves are widely used with general-purpose cleaners and hot soapy water. Always check each chemical's label and safety data sheet for the recommended glove type, since some solvents and oils break down natural rubber.

A. No, rubber gloves protect hands from hot dishwater but are not heat-resistant gloves for hot pans, sheet trays or oven racks. Keep oven mitts or heat-rated gloves at the pass and near the dish pit for hot cookware.

A. Hang gloves to dry in a clean, ventilated spot away from dish machine steam, direct sunlight and heat. Store unopened packs in a cool, dry storeroom, since heat and UV light make natural rubber brittle and sticky over time.

A. Replace a pair as soon as it shows holes, cracks, thinning at the fingertips, or a sticky or stiff surface, rather than on a fixed schedule. A quick leak check is to trap air in the glove, twist the cuff shut and squeeze.

A. Reusable rubber gloves usually suit long dish shifts because they stand up to hot water and scrubbing over many uses. Disposable nitrile gloves suit short tasks where staff switch between cleaning and food prep.