The 6 best disposable gloves of 2021

• Whether you're caring for someone who's sick or cleaning your home, disposable gloves add protection.
• Nitrile gloves are especially great because they are stronger than latex, plastic, or vinyl.
• We found the best disposable glove options for food prepping, industrial work, cleaning, and more.

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Though we tend to lean more toward "reusable" than "disposable" these days, having disposable gloves on hand is a safe and recommended practice to follow. The CDC recommends wearing gloves for cleaning, caring for someone who's sick, and for manufacturing, public service, and transportation industries and occupations. And if you do any industrial work where you may encounter potentially hazardous materials, wearing heavy-duty gloves is recommended by Environmental Health and Safety programs for safety. 

Even just around the house, disposable gloves are great for everything from deep cleaning to handling food for backyard barbecues. We found options from standard nitrile gloves to heavy-duty options. Our picks are also all latex-free to avoid potential allergic reactions.

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Here are the best disposable gloves of 2021

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