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When dumping your holding tanks, what type of glove do you wear?

With 1616 responses thus far, here's how the voting is going:

Disposable glove

49.01% (792)

Work glove I use again and again

22.71% (367)

No glove

28.28% (457)

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My problem is one of the (grey) water slopping on my foot when I tuck the slinky away. So I use a cheap cowboy boot.

Posted: 11/9/2008 By: Stacy

You 28% should be ashamed of your selves! How disgusting.

Posted: 9/27/2008 By: Anonymous

no gloves, washhands after

Posted: 9/22/2008 By: Anonymous

The glove I use over and over is one used for handling caustic chemicals. I just wash the outside of the glove with soap & water when done dumping.

Posted: 9/22/2008 By: Anonymous

We have the sewer solution system & do not come into contact with any fluids. Do keep hand sanitizer nearby just because of the job involved. Save travels to you & yours!

Posted: 9/21/2008 By: Babs

I use plastic bags, the long kind, like from a loaf of bread or what a newspaper is often delivered in.

Posted: 9/20/2008 By: woof

I also use heavy duty rubber gloves. However, the gloves I use are actually made for high voltage electrical workers, being a few layers thick, and they extend up to my elbows. I carry 2 pair in case of a tear or the better half wants to help out. These gloves can be found at any Harbor Freight store and are inexpensive. Can be used for any other messy jobs. Just wash off, disinfect with spray, store near dump hose and ready for the next time.

Posted: 9/20/2008 By: Dick and Sandy near Buffalo, NY

I wear heavy rubber gloves that I keep in bay. Also keep bottle of sanitizing hand cleaner for afterwards just to be sure.

Posted: 9/20/2008 By: Anonymous

I use a heavy-duty chemical-resistant rubber glove that stays in the service bay and is always convenient to reach.

Posted: 9/20/2008 By: L.A.

I use a disposable glove under a heavy rubber glove. Two layers; perhaps not twice the protection but more in any case. Easy cheap insurance.

Posted: 9/20/2008 By: Anonymous