I became one of the "non-glove" dumpers after two trips in the RV trying to use the disposable gloves. IMHO, I have found that the disposable gloves make my hands sweat inside them. I don't like that. I also have large hands so finding gloves that fit properly was a pain. But more importantly, I also found that when I wore the disposable gloves, I was nonchalant about what I touched because I was protected by the gloves. I would touch the hose and then not notice that I touched my pants or shirt, etc. Then when getting back in the rig, I noticed how dirty my "clean" shirt or pants were. When I don't wear the gloves, I am very conscious of where my hands are and what I am touching. I use the hose to rinse everything off after dumping and then place everything in the storage compartment. I then rinse my hands again with soap and water and then use hand sanitizer. I have also found that I am much faster at the dump station without gloves than with gloves.
But whatever works for you and makes you feel safe and clean.
Lantley wrote:
Did you wear gloves when changing diapers? Much more exposure to waste than dumping tanks.
I do not use gloves. I'm still here to talk about it.
To the OP I assume you are re using the same gloves?
Once you use them are they not contaminated? I imagine disposable gloves would be more sanitary.
I not a glove user, but if the box works for you and meets your needs than it is a good idea.
It's funny you mention diaper changing. My DW asked why I wasn't wearing gloves, and in return, I asked her if she wore gloves to change a diaper or wipe her own @#$%. While I thought it was good response to her question, she didn't like my tone.