Nitrile gloves protect you from harmful chemicals. Wear them when working with automotive fluids and other caustic liquids.
By the DIY experts of The Family Handyman Magazine:April 2007
Buy nitrile gloves by the box and use them for all auto and household repair jobs. They cost about 15¢ a pair.
In the old days, guys called you a wimp if you wore gloves when you worked on cars. Aside from the wimp factor, gloves were too clumsy for fine work. But we now know that some automotive fluids contain caustic or even carcinogenic chemicals. That's why most auto techs now wear nitrile gloves, as should you.
Nitrile is a durable synthetic material that protects your skin from the chemicals. The gloves are available at auto parts stores and online for about $7.50 for a box of 100. That's 15¢ a pair—a small price to pay to protect your health.
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