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Gloves

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What it is

Protective hand coverings worn during nail services to reduce direct skin contact with products and contaminants. They are one part of a risk assessment and do not replace hand hygiene, safe handling or disinfection of reusable tools.

How to use

Choose gloves compatible with the products being handled, using their safety data sheets. Change disposable gloves between clients and when torn or contaminated; perform hand hygiene before and after use.

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Cleaning & hygiene

Do not wash or disinfect disposable gloves for reuse. Remove them without touching contaminated outer surfaces and discard after use.

Storage & care

Keep unused gloves in their original box, dry and away from heat, sunlight and chemicals.

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