How Do You Protect Hands When Using Oxiclean?
OxiClean is a reliable stain remover that can be used to boost laundry and clean almost anything around the house. According to OxiClean, the cleaner is biodegradable, produces no toxic fumes, and isn’t dangerous if accidentally mixed with bleach, as some cleaners are prone to be. With any cleaner, however, there is a risk of skin irritation while cleaning. Wearing rubber gloves is a good way to protect your hands while cleaning with OxiClean. Choose the appropriate sized gloves for the work you are doing. Iowa State University has put out a brochure on glove instruction for pesticide use, but their suggestions for glove sizing are universal to the use of all chemical products. They suggest that gloves be, at the minimum, 12 inches so that the wrists are covered. Choose the length that will best protect you while you’re cleaning. Use Vaseline on your hands prior to donning gloves if your skin is easily irritated. Rub a generous amount of Vaseline onto your hands as you would lotion, co
