How should gloves be stored when not in use?

• A. Cuff Up, Fingers In, in the Bag
• B. Cuff Down, Fingers Up, in the Bag
• C. Cuff Down, Fingers Up, Worn
• D. In the Pocket

Answer: (B)

Storing gloves in a way that minimizes contamination risk and keeps residues contained is the goal. Keeping them cuff down with the fingers pointing up inside a bag places the glove openings away from surfaces and makes it easier to contain any residue, so they don’t spread to skin, clothing, or the environment. A bag provides a controlled, confined space for disposal or later handling, while preserving cleanliness. Leaving gloves worn or putting them in a pocket increases the chance of cross-contamination, so the cuff-down, fingers-up approach in a bag is the safer practice.