Wearing gloves on the plane

[Anonymous]

OK, I know ebola is not much of a risk. But we are flying from DC to LA in a few weeks. In researching viruses and bacteria on planes, I read articles on how little planes, including tray tables and bathrooms, are really cleaned, and how tests showed that all kinds of strange germs are present.

I definitely plan to bring some Clorox wipes and wipe down armrests, buckles, tray tables. That seems like a good idea, ebola aside, for all the other random germs that can collect there.

But would you go out of your way to stare at me if I wore some gloves on the plane -- maybe some white cotton ones (or black leather?) What is less obtrusive? My son loves wearing his Spiderman costume, with gloves, so I figure he may as well wear that on the plane so that he doesn't suck his thumb.

The thing is, those planes go everywhere -- and someone with sweat, spit, vomit, or poop on their hands could have transferred from W. Africa. I know that the virus shouldn't spread much in the US, but if you are one of the unlucky ones to be on the front line of contact, it certainly could spread to you.

Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

If you have gloves on and inadvertently touch your mouth or eyes, it is the same as if you did not have them on.

[Anonymous]

I think it's a great idea and wouldn't give it a second thought. THe Japanese are way ahead of us in this area with it now being the custom to wear a sneezeguard if one is sick. Did you know the filthiest place on the plane is right where your kids are going to dive in first? Yes, the pocket of the seat in front of you. They are never cleaned.

[Anonymous]

I'd bring latex (or non latex if you're allergic) surgical type gloves, as well as a surgical mask. Lots of people wear those (e.g., tourists). Plan on several glove changes throughout the duration of the flight. If you're seated near a visibly ill patient, though, that's a whole new ballgame.

[Anonymous]

People sitting next to you may have latex allergies. You don't want to be the cause of a flight's emergency landing.

[Anonymous]

OMG you sound crazy paranoid, just stay home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People sitting next to you may have latex allergies. You don't want to be the cause of a flight's emergency landing.

OK, go with nonlatex, then.

[Anonymous]

OK, follow-up post: which are more obvious or crazy-looking, latex or just fabric or leather? Just wearing the gloves is a good reminder and incentive not to touch my face, and I would take them off after landing and wash them or throw them away.

[Anonymous]

Playtex Living Gloves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OK, follow-up post: which are more obvious or crazy-looking, latex or just fabric or leather? Just wearing the gloves is a good reminder and incentive not to touch my face, and I would take them off after landing and wash them or throw them away.

If appearances matter, and if that's the rationale for wearing them, go with fabric. I'd toss them at the end of the flight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People sitting next to you may have latex allergies. You don't want to be the cause of a flight's emergency landing.

I wear my latex catsuit on Southwest flights all the time and nobody complains.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People sitting next to you may have latex allergies. You don't want to be the cause of a flight's emergency landing.

I wear my latex catsuit on Southwest flights all the time and nobody complains.

Photo please. If you're a woman.

[Anonymous]

I've also wiped down parts of seats with a chlorox wipe (with a baby as a FTM) and yeah, it's gross what comes off these things.

That said, I don't think gloves are necessary, and I would think it's silly if I knew why you were wearing them. But I have a friend who's a hand model and she wears white cotton gloves all the time, so you can use that as your cover story!

[Anonymous]

If the plane will have cloth seats I use a charcoal flatulence filter -- not for my smells but for those of dozens who have farted into the seat:

http://www.flat-d.com/chairpadblack.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the plane will have cloth seats I use a charcoal flatulence filter -- not for my smells but for those of dozens who have farted into the seat:

http://www.flat-d.com/chairpadblack.html

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