The Joy of Nitrile Gloves: My Must-Have for House Chores

Ever since Maria, my part-time helper, became pregnant in July last year and stopped working for us, I’ve had to take on all the household chores myself. Without a helper, my hands have suffered tremendously—dryness, chapped skin, blisters, and even eczema started appearing between my fingers. That’s when I decided to invest in disposable nitrile gloves, and honestly, I don’t know how I ever managed without them!

I’ve never liked wearing gloves for washing dishes or doing housework because reusable rubber gloves felt too thick, and I couldn’t get a good grip on the dishes. But with disposable nitrile gloves, the grip is excellent, and they’re much thinner, allowing me to feel the texture of the dishes while still protecting my hands. Now, I use at least two pairs daily.

After trying out several brands, I found that the best disposable nitrile gloves are from Top Glove and Glovzone on Lazada. These gloves are more durable and offer a better fit. I also made the mistake of buying cheap nitrile gloves from another seller, and the quality was awful—some already had holes even before I used them! They looked like they had been recycled, which was a big disappointment. So if you have sensitive hands like mine, my advice is to invest in high-quality disposable nitrile gloves. They provide a firm grip and prevent water from leaking inside, which could further irritate the skin. 

To maximize their use, I reuse my gloves within the same day. To keep them from sticking together, I sprinkle a bit of talcum powder or organic arrowroot powder inside before hanging them on a hanger out to dry. Over time, I’ve built up quite a collection of disposable nitrile gloves in various pastel shades—green, pink, baby blue, purple, and bright orange. My absolute favorite? The orange disposable nitrile gloves! They are sandblast textured, super durable, and thick enough to be washed and reused several times, making them well worth the slightly higher price.

Honestly, I never thought I’d say this, but I absolutely love my nitrile gloves. They’ve made my most dreaded chore—washing dishes—a much easier and more comfortable task. If you’re struggling with sensitive hands and daily housework, do yourself a favor and get some quality disposable nitrile gloves. You won’t regret it!

My just-arrived stash of disposable nitrile gloves from Top Glove, purchased on the Lazada platform. I bought them during the Lazada pay-day sale.

These are only RM8 for 100 pieces. The quality is good and I can reuse them and wear them several times a day.  I have tried sizes M, L, and XL and conclude that size XL is the most comfortable - they can be worn and removed easily.
I usually apply a layer of hand lotion on my hands before I wear the gloves and sprinkle talcum powder or organic arrowroot powder into the gloves and leave them to dry outside after using.  They will be discarded at the end of the day.

I so love the pastel pink color of these disposable gloves!

The orange nitrile gloves (RM8.10 per box of 20s) are of excellent quality and can be reused several times. I ensure that my hands are clean, dry, and moisturized with hand lotion before I wear the gloves. I need to be extra clean as my hands are now very prone to painful and itchy blisters / eczema patches caused by dishwashing liquid.