You know the kind they use in doctor offices? I have one Poison ivy plant I need to remove....what kind of gloves should I use?
2007-06-29 16:19:18 · 10 answers · asked by Deneen 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
They'll work as long as they don't tear. It's the oil that gives the rash so anything you touch with the gloves will have the oil on it too.
When you're finished with the chore, after getting rid of the gloves, run your hands under cool water for a couple of minutes before adding any soap. The soap is a surfactant and will take the oil in closer contact to your skin if used immediately.
2007-06-29 16:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Poison Ivy Gloves
2016-10-06 23:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes latex is fine...BUT...don't touch the out side of the gloves as they are removed from your hands. Because if you touch the OILS from the Poison Ivy plant with bare skin you are doomed.!>!*%^& OUTCH!
SO, buy a bar of soap, it is called FELZ NAPTHA.
or BURTS BEES POISON IVY SOAP! I like Felzs Naptha best! As soon as you take off the gloves, then WASH really well in the Felze Naptha and it will remove the Poison Ivy oil.
aLSO, FOR SOME FOLKS, THE SOAP PROVIDES AN ANTI ITCH! So try it FOR THAT IF ALL ELSE FAILS!
2007-06-29 17:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Latex gloves may be used for this purpose. Be sure to remove the gloves inside out when you're through. And be sure you aren't allergic to latex! If you develop a hive-like rash while using the gloves, remove them, wash your hands in soap and water, and take an over-the-counter antihistamine. If you start wheezing and feel like your throat is closing up, seek emergency care. Latex allergies have become more prevalent recently.
2007-06-30 08:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by july 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The little exam gloves will work but you run the risk of breakage, and the plant rubbing your forearm. I always use longer latex gloves designed for heavy duty cleaning. You know the long length yellow rubber ones. Just use those, and save your forearms.
2007-06-29 16:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by Teaholic 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about which gloves to use, but if you will use alcohol on area that has come in contact with the plant, immediately afterwards, that will take care of it and it will not spread. Or if the plant is not near any flowers, etc. spray it with a weed killer.
2007-06-29 16:27:30 · answer #6 · answered by freebird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any kind of rubber glove will do. Wear long pants to protect your legs. Round-Up works well, but what ever you do don't burn the stuff. BLUE
2007-06-30 07:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by BLUE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The xam gloves R perfect.
2007-06-29 20:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by andy t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can use any gloves. I've heard that, as long as you wash yourself off in at least 20 minutes, your okay. -Even if you get in on you.
-So I've been told. :/
2007-06-29 16:24:43 · answer #9 · answered by mark623112 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you could also spray it with Roundup, it's a vegetation killer.
2007-06-29 16:33:12 · answer #10 · answered by crapemyrtleguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋