PPE Gloves & Hand Protection Products
Protect your hands and clothing while at work with our range of PPE safety gloves and hand protection products. Whether you need medical grade or food grade disposable gloves, we have the gloves for you. Check out our selection below.
Perfect for everyday indulgence, our luxury Milk Soap is enhanced with the natural goodness of milk and shea butter to gently nourish your skin. Great for your hands and your body, this creamy soap leaves your skin healthy, soft and smooth. 336 Perfect Little Soaps per case.
Made in Scotland from the natural goodness of real milk, with a touch of French Chic, this is an absolute wonder product and an all time best seller. Fast delivery throughout the UK!
Scottish Fine Soaps Au Lait - Hand Lotion - 300ml made in Scotland from the natural goodness of real milk, with a touch of French Chic, this is an absolute wonder product and an all time best seller. Fast UK Delivery!
The Scrubbing Brush is a professional cleaning tool designed for effective removal of dirt, debris, and residues from floors and hard surfaces. Featuring durable, stiff bristles, it provides powerful scrubbing performance for commercial, industrial, and hygiene-sensitive environments. Easy to use and maintain, this brush is a reliable solution for keeping work areas clean and hygienic.
Sealaqua is a professional-grade, water-based floor sealer designed to protect and enhance commercial and high-traffic floors. Easy to apply and long-lasting, Sealaqua creates a durable barrier that reduces wear, stains, and maintenance requirements — ideal for janitorial teams and facility managers.
Bring a little fun into your cleaning. The intelligent design shows in every aspect of the SEBO AIRBELT K1 FUN. Featuring an 890W motor and the versatile and durable SEBO Comfort Pro Kombi Head, the K1 FUN is suitable for all floors. Buy Online Today! Fast UK Delivery!
SEBO AUTOMATIC X7 PET is a high-performance vacuum cleaner with computer-controlled automatic height adjustment and odour filtration. SEBO vacuum cleaners are constructed from the highest quality materials. Every SEBO vacuum cleaner is fully tested before it leaves the factory so that you can be confident that in buying a SEBO, you are buying the best.
SEBO AUTOMATIC X7 WHITE ePower. High performance cleaning with computer controlled automatic height adjustment. Buy Online Today! Fast UK Delivery!
The SEBO BP60 offers durability and performance in a high quality cordless vacuum cleaner with a full 60 minutes runtime from its powerful 308 Wh battery. No sockets, no problem - The BP60 is ideal for cleaning non-stop, without needing to plug and unplug. The 4-layer microfibre bag has such high filtration that no other filter is required. The highly efficient toothed timing belts are fully protected by an auto-shut-off system. The battery and motor are located at the base of the machine, so the BP60 has a very low handle weight for comfortable use.
Selactive Poolside Cleaner 5 L is your go-to specialist solution for keeping pool areas, wet zones, and surrounding surfaces pristine, hygienic, and inviting. Formulated to tackle the toughest grime where water, humidity and frequent foot traffic meet — showers, pool edges, stainless steel fittings, tiles and non-porous surfaces. Independently tested to BS6471 QAP50 to ensure rigorous performance. It not only removes limescale and body fats but also eradicates bacteria that cause odours, leaving behind a clean, fresh fragrance. Safe to use beside pool water and even suitable for intermittent contact with the pool itself, Selactive offers effective cleaning for high-use facilities such as leisure centres, gyms, hotels, and public pools.
This product is an aluminium cleaner and descaler which can be used for descaling dishwashers, kettles, and industrial food processing machines.
Selden Heavy Duty Carpet Extraction Cleaner 5 Litre is a professional-grade, low-foaming solution formulated for use in hot water extraction machines. Ideal for tackling heavily soiled carpets and upholstery, it effectively lifts embedded dirt, grease, and odours, leaving fibres clean and refreshed. Suitable for commercial, industrial, and high-traffic areas, this cleaner offers excellent performance in both domestic and professional cleaning environments. Trusted by cleaning professionals, Selden’s powerful formula delivers fast results and long-lasting freshness.
Bactericidal Detergent is specially formulated detergent that passes BS EN 1040 under clean conditions. It kills 99.99% of germs and bacteria. Seldet Bactericidal can be used only for sanitisation.
A high solids metallised polish for extreme strength and durability coupled with ease of removability with non-yellowing cross linked polymer film which will not discolour even the light floor.
Selgiene Concentrated Cleaner Sanitiser is ideal for janitorial trade, hospitals, schools, gymnasiums, changing rooms, kitchens, restaurants, bars etc. Food industry, bakers, brewers, confectioners, meat processing plant, food storage areas, delivery vehicles etc. Animal handling, animal housing, agricultural buildings, abattoirs, mortuaries. BSEN 1276 Certified.
Selgiene Extreme is effective against enveloped viruses including coronaviruses. Optimal disinfection for use in healthcare, catering and high-risk applications. Kills Coronavirus, Norovirus, E. Coli, Swine Flu, HIV, Hepatitis C, MRSA & Clostridium difficile. Passes BS EN 1276, 13704, 1650,14476 & 14675.
Professional Insecticide which kills flies, wasps and mosquitoes. Insecticide for professional use for the control of flies, wasps, mosquitoes and other flying insects in public hygiene situations
Removes cement and plaster splashes - ideal for initial cleaning. Cleans and etches concrete floors, ensures effective 'key' for seal application. Removes industrial grime and stains from brick and stone exterior. Descales and derusts metals prior to painting.
5ltr Selvo Beer Line Cleaner cleans and sweetens your beer pumps with simple soaking alone. Suitable for both pressurised dispensing equipment and traditional hand pumps. Completely odourless and taint free.
This great value Semi-Enclosed Toilet Brush and Holder has quality bristles made from bleach resistant polypropylene, helping to provide powerful cleaning and improved hygiene. Lightweight as well as durable, the semi-enclosed design assists in hiding the toilet brush when not in use. Suitable for use in school, hotels, shop etc. Order online today.
Offering versatility of on-board storage whilst maintaining a convenient compact design, the SM1415 incorporates a generous 120L lidded waste capacity, twin 6L colour-coded buckets and easy-access, open shelf storage.
The SF Clothing Feel Good Stretch T-Shirt (SF121) is a modern, fitted everyday tee designed with added stretch for enhanced comfort, shape retention and a premium soft-touch feel. With its enzyme-washed finish and contemporary long-line cut, it’s ideal for workwear, branding and fashion-led uniforms.
The Shades Air Freshener delivers a continuous, refreshing fragrance, creating a welcoming and hygienic environment in commercial and professional settings. Its long-lasting formula ensures consistent odour control with minimal maintenance.
Shift 25L is a high-strength heavy-duty cleaner designed for demanding commercial and industrial cleaning tasks. Engineered to remove stubborn dirt, traffic grime and ingrained soiling, it delivers exceptional results across large hard-surface areas. Ideal for factories, workshops, warehouses and high-footfall sites, Shift provides reliable cleaning power in an economical bulk format, ensuring consistent performance for routine or deep cleaning schedules.
Cleansing shampoo for sheep, cattle, horses and pets Helps the coat to retain its shine and gloss Soapless nature, leaves no grease or scum Effective in all water conditions.
Sip Lid for 12oz and 160z Enjoy Cup. Perfect for outdoor events. These sip through lids are perfect for paper cups used in cafes, tearooms, sandwich shops and takeaways. Sip through lids benefit from keeping hot drinks warmer for longer and helping to prevent spillages. The great thing about these lids is that they are resealable meaning that they are perfect for on the move or takeaway delivery! Order from Astral Hygiene today.
The sip Lid is designed to fit 9oz Enjoy cups, providing a secure, resealable solution for hot beverages. Ideal for cafés, sandwich shops, and takeaway services, this lid helps maintain drink temperature and reduces the risk of spills during transit. Its recyclable design supports sustainability efforts, aligning with the Simply Cups recycling scheme.
Sky Blue 33cm 2-Ply Napkins offer a practical and professional solution for food service environments where reliability and presentation are important.
This small burns kit contains essential products for handling burns requiring emergency first aid. The kid includes burn dressings, gels, safety pins, bandages, scissors and disposable gloves. All of this is contained in a strong plastic case, with internal dividers to help keep things organised. The burn kits come supplied with a wall hanging bracket for easy storage, and tabs for security seals. It is suitable for Care Homes, and is ideal to ensure your staff are prepared for any accident.
The Smart One Dispenser is a professional washroom solution designed to control paper usage, reduce waste, and maintain high hygiene standards in busy commercial environments.
SmartOnes unique features create real benefits for businesses, providing maximum efficiency, combined with sleek design and hygienic dispensing. The Tork SmartOne Toilet Roll System uniquely delivers one hygienic sheet at a time, helping to reduce consumption by up to 40% compared to traditional jumbo roll dispensers, which means more visits per roll. Tork SmartOne high-capacity rolls are suitable for demanding high traffic washrooms.
Gloves - What is the difference?
Who would've thought there was so much to disposable gloves? It is important to make sure your wearing the glove that protects you most... Read here to see what gloves you should be wearing and when!
Over the past 5 years, there has been an enormous surge in the prices of all types of gloves, such as vinyl, latex and nitrile. This is due to the increases in raw materials, manufacturing and environment challenges. This blog is set out to describe the different reasons for this and to educate you on all things gloves…
To help gauge which protective gloves are most useful in different situations, listed below are the advantages and disadvantages of each raw material, this is to make it easier for you to decide which gloves are best for you!
Why do we need gloves?
In many situations, gloves can be vital to someone’s health and safety. When working with hazardous chemicals or anything harmful for that matter, it is extremely important to use gloves. They protect our hands from any injury, infections or becoming contaminated. Nitrile gloves are usually the gloves used to protect an individual against most chemicals and infectious agents.
Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile is often used as a latex alternative for those who have a latex allergy; it is a synthetic rubber compound, which is formed by carbon and nitrogen atoms. Butadiene is the main molecule used in the production of nitrile rubber. However, in the last few years a significant increase in Butadiene’s price has been noticed. In September 2016, Butadiene’s price per ton was averaging around £720; it is now costing between £1500-2000 per ton.
Advantages of Nitrile Gloves:
- Nitrile gloves are up to 3 times more puncture resistant than latex gloves - this makes them the preferred glove in work places such as hospitals or environments where there is a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens or other environmental contaminants.
- Nitrile gloves are often referred to as Medical Grade; this means they have undergone series of tests to ensure they are suitable to be used in these conditions.
- This material is known for having a lower level of friction meaning they can be worn for long durations of time. Again, this is good for medical purpose like surgeries and procedures where individuals may need to be protected by these gloves for a long period.
- Due to nitrile being a manufactured substance, it means the price of it remains stable unlike latex. This is because things such as changes in weather and climate cannot affect it. Being machine-made gives nitrile a longer shelf life than some other forms of disposable gloves meaning there is less possibility of waste.
Disadvantages of Nitrile Gloves:
- As there are several different types of materials used to make disposable gloves, nitrile gloves have been proven to be “better” than latex. However producing synthetic nitrile rubber is a lot more expensive than the produce of vinyl gloves, which is another type of raw material used in manufacturing disposable gloves.
- Nitrile gloves are a lot less tactile than latex, the sensitive is limited because of the nitrile material making it more difficult to feel objects easily.
Vinyl Gloves
Vinyl gloves are made from synthetic material polyvinyl chloride (PVC). They provide a heavy-duty glove that is commonly used in rougher activities. This means they are an excellent option in the food and beverage industry. Also a popular choice in many household and commercial applications.
Advantages of Vinyl Gloves:
- As well as being highly affordable, they are great for low-risk tasks in short durations, this includes professions such as hairstyling, house cleaning, assisted living work etc. They are suitable for use as a protective barrier against low-risk bodily fluids, dyes and detergents.
- Vinyl gloves are waterproof making them a very popular choice in gloves for places such as nurseries, hairdressers and even in your home. They are still highly protective but should be used for less serious scenarios.
- These make of gloves are an ideal choice, as they are latex-free and usually the cheapest.
- Another advantage of vinyl gloves is that they are anti-static meaning they are good for high dust environments, they are useful for activities such as cleaning and decluttering.
Disadvantages of Vinyl Gloves:
- One of the biggest disadvantages of vinyl gloves is the minor protection. They should not be worn for long periods and offer little protection in chemical resistance. They fit loose and are a lot less flexible than latex and nitrile gloves, this can make them very uncomfortable.
- Majority of vinyl gloves are manufactured in China, these manufactures equate to over 50% of the global demand. Across Beijing and much of North-Eastern China there was severe smog/pollution caused by factories, this meant they were forced to shut down as highways had to close and airlines had to cancel flights. Chinese government closed down 1200 vinyl gloves factories overall. Because of these forced closures, there was a significant impact on vinyl glove production and supply.
Latex Gloves
Unlike Nitrile and Vinyl, latex is a natural compound made from rubber trees. White, milky liquid is taken when the trees are scored and processed into latex.
Advantages of Latex Gloves:
- Latex gloves provide a high degree of movement and comfort, the physical properties of the rubber latex makes the gloves extremely elastic and resistant to tearing.
- Latex gloves offer protection against a range of hazards such as biohazard (bacteria and viruses) and certain chemicals.
- This type of disposable gloves are considered the most comfortable material that is available. Because of their snug fit and skin feel, this allows people to perform complex tasks that require a high degree of touch sensitivity.
Disadvantages of Latex Gloves:
- Latex allergies are one of the main disadvantages of latex gloves; it’s not uncommon to be allergic to latex however, it does mean that there is a large group of customers who are unable to purchase this certain type of glove.
- As Latex is a natural substance, several different problems can arise because of this. One of these is the weather, rubber tree plantations flood regularly due to excessive rainfall.
- Latex is currently at the highest market price in history, for every 2% increase in the cost of raw latex; there is a 1% increase in the cost of a glove. In the past year, costs have increased by 97%, resulting in 49% surge in production cost of latex gloves.
