That’s a good call on switching to reusables. I’ve noticed the same thing—those disposable nitrile gloves pile up fast, and it’s hard not to feel guilty tossing out so many after just a few hours of work. We went through a similar transition on my end, especially for maintenance tasks that aren’t super messy. The PVC-coated gloves definitely feel a bit odd at first, but they’re surprisingly durable if you keep up with cleaning them. I’ve had a couple pairs last months, which is wild compared to burning through boxes of disposables.
I do agree, though, nothing’s perfect. There’s always that one job where you wish you could just peel off the gloves and forget about it. And yeah, the smell... I’ve tried baking soda rinses and even leaving them out in the sun, but after a while, they all seem to get that “lived-in” funk. Still, it beats the mountain of trash bags full of blue gloves.
Haven’t tried PVA either—like you said, seems like overkill unless you’re dealing with some serious chemicals. For most roofing or general property work, PVC or even those heavy-duty rubber ones are more than enough. Rinsing them off right away really does make a difference, though.