I get the appeal of disposables, especially when you’re dealing with tar or adhesives. Still, I’ve had better luck with heavy-duty reusable gloves—nitrile-coated ones hold up longer and don’t soak up as much stink. For goggles, vented models help with fogging, but yeah, nothing’s perfect in summer heat.
I’ve run into the same issues with disposables—especially when working with anything sticky or caustic. They’re convenient, but I always end up tearing through them or getting that weird chemical smell stuck on my hands. The heavy-duty nitrile-coated gloves have been a game changer for me too, though I’ll admit they can get a bit hot and stiff after a while. Sometimes I’ll double up with a thin cotton liner underneath if I know it’s going to be a long job, just to keep the sweat down.
On goggles, vented ones are definitely better for fogging, but I’ve noticed that if you’re dealing with really fine dust or fumes, those vents can let stuff in. Not ideal if you’re sanding or using solvents. I’ve tried anti-fog sprays and wipes, but honestly, nothing seems to work perfectly once the humidity kicks in. Maybe there’s some magic combo out there I haven’t found yet...
Man, I hear you on the goggles. I’ve tried every “anti-fog” trick in the book—dish soap, spit (don’t judge), even those fancy wipes. Still end up looking like I’m peering through a steamy shower door by lunchtime. For gloves, I’ve actually cut the fingertips off a pair of old cotton ones and worn them under nitrile—keeps the sweat down but still lets me grip nails and screws. Not pretty, but it works... kinda.
Still end up looking like I’m peering through a steamy shower door by lunchtime.
I know that feeling—crawling through attics with fogged-up goggles is like trying to read blueprints underwater. One thing that’s helped me a bit is switching to vented goggles, though they’re not perfect either. As for gloves, I’ve tried the cotton-under-nitrile trick too. Works until you hit a wet crawlspace, then everything’s just soggy and gross... but hey, better than nothing.
Vented goggles are a step up, but I still get fogging if I’m moving between hot attics and cooler basements. I’ve tried anti-fog wipes, but they only last so long—by mid-morning, it’s back to wiping them on my shirt. On gloves, I’ve noticed reusable nitrile holds up better for me than disposables, especially when you’re crawling around insulation or dealing with rough surfaces. Curious if anyone’s found a glove that actually stays dry in those damp crawlspaces... or is that just wishful thinking?