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Nasty Gloves

It is repulsive to be sprayed in the face with sweat. Yet, some of my best caregivers, do just that. Nitrile gloves cause hands to sweat in a relatively short period of time and when they're removed with an efficient snap, 'they fling sweat droplets all over immobile me. Please turn your back to me before removing your gloves and wipe your hands before handling my hair.

Also, the gloves taste awful. When fishing food from my mouth, just know this. SteriMed Plus is a poor quality brand, breaking easily, out-gassing, and awful taste. Don't reorder.


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