After removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair, what should you do?

• A. Wash their hands
• B. Rinse with water
• C. Wipe hands on a towel
• D. Apply sanitizer gel only

Answer: (A)

After removing gloves, washing your hands is essential because gloves can carry microbes and removal can still leave skin contaminated. Cleaning with soap and warm water for about 20 seconds removes remaining germs and oils, reducing the risk of transferring anything to the next client or surface when you don a new pair of gloves. If water isn’t available, using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol is an option, but it shouldn’t replace washing when hands are visibly dirty. Rinsing with water alone or wiping on a towel doesn’t reliably remove contaminants and can spread them.