How do I clean these gloves so they do not leave marks?

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They leave marks on dishes in the pattern of the gloves.
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Tried soap, bleach, ammonia, vinegar, scalding water, microfiber cloth.
Only the fingertips leave marks and are sticky.
Palms or back of fingers with the same pattern are not sticky, nor are flat parts.
Brand: Playtex
The marks on glass come off with microfiber cloth and pressure.

MandoMando · Accepted Answer

Clean rubber gloves can still leave marks. My guess is that the finger pads are more wornout (at microscopic level) and you've reached the not so smooth 'meat' part of the rubber that will stick and rub off on things.

Try with new gloves, or surgical latex gloves, or if marks on glass drive you nuts (like some of us), you can try microfiber gloves over rubber gloves.

Kyera · Answer

Sometimes if the gloves were greasy before, try using a grease fighting dishwashing detergent. Rub your hands together with the soap to remove all grease. Make sure to scrub thoroughly, like you were going into surgery. Rinse with hot water. This usually works for me. Sometimes if your gloves are aging, the rubber will become tacky, if this is the case, replace the gloves.

Answered by Kyera on February 26, 2021

Marni · Answer

We have been having the same problem. I searched online, and found that it is the gloves wearing down. Probably better off using a different brand. Check out the reviews that led me to this answer: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3HBPYRGEGLSI7/#R3HBPYRGEGLSI7

Answered by Marni on February 26, 2021

smudgedoctor · Answer

The latex rubber gloves break down over time becoming sticky and messy. Aging is sped up by using in very hot water. The "fingerprint" marks left on stainless steel pots and clear glass containers can be easily removed by wiping with a paper towel dampened with vegetable oil. The glove marks are an organic and vegetable oil is an organic solvent. The oil can then be washed off with warm soapy water. Once gloves become sticky, they should be discarded. An alternative is disposable vinyl, latex, or nitrile (surgical) gloves.

Answered by smudgedoctor on February 26, 2021

How do I clean these gloves so they do not leave marks?

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