Prevent Dirty Hands: Hand Protection for Mechanics

As a mechanic, you know the problem all too well. At the end of a working day your hands are covered in oil, grease, brake dust and stubborn dirt that ordinary soap barely removes. Many people simply accept dirty hands as part of life in the workshop, but they do not have to. With the right hand protection for mechanics you stop dirt from settling into your skin and save yourself a nightly battle at the sink. In this article we explain how to prevent dirty hands without constantly wrenching in thick work gloves.

Why preventing dirty hands beats scrubbing them clean

Getting oil and grease off your hands takes time and is hard on your skin. Aggressive hand cleaners, paint thinner or steel wool dry out your skin and eventually cause cracks and irritation. It makes more sense to start at the front end, namely stopping the dirt from sticking in the first place. When a thin protective layer sits between your skin and the dirt, most of it simply does not cling on. Cleaning afterwards goes faster and you need far fewer abrasive products.

On top of that, many mechanics cannot or do not want to wear gloves all day. Detailed work on engines, cables or small parts needs feeling in your fingers. A solution that protects your skin while keeping your sense of touch intact is exactly what you are looking for. A liquid glove offers that combination.

How a liquid glove for mechanics works

The Norvia Gel Glove is a transparent gel that you apply to clean, dry hands. You rub the gel evenly over your hands, fingers and cuticles, and within about two minutes it dries into an invisible protective layer. You barely feel or see it, yet the layer holds off oil, grease, paint, dirt and many chemicals for up to four hours. When your job is done, you simply wash your hands with water and soap, and most of the dirt rinses away.

• Apply the gel to clean, dry hands before you start working.
• Rub it in well, including between the fingers and around the nails.
• Let it dry for about two minutes until the layer is invisible.
• Work for up to four hours and reapply afterwards if needed.
• Wash your hands with water and soap after the job.

Because the gel is silicone-free and contains hydrating ingredients, it does not dry out your skin the way some barrier creams or harsh cleaners do. That way you combine hand protection with skin care in a single product.

Cleaning your hands in the workshop takes less effort

You really notice the benefit at the end of the day. Where you used to scrub for minutes, you now rinse most of the dirt straight off. That saves time as well as long-term skin problems. For workshops running several mechanics, that time saved per person adds up quickly.

The Norvia Gel Glove costs 28.95 euro per unit, and from twelve units you pay 26.95 euro per unit, handy for an entire workshop. To be honest about it: this is a complement to good hand hygiene and not a replacement for mandatory safety gloves. If you work with hazardous substances that require protective gloves, always wear those gloves. The gel is meant for the everyday dirt, grease and oil you deal with during normal workshop tasks.