Cleaning Gloves

The Mapa Vital 115 is a light-duty latex janitorial glove designed for routine cleaning tasks in commercial kitchens and food service environments. The pink colouring supports colour-coded cleaning protocols, helping staff distinguish these gloves from those used in food preparation or other designated areas.

Made from latex, these gloves provide a reasonable liquid barrier for everyday tasks such as wiping down surfaces, handling cleaning chemicals, and general kitchen hygiene work. They are not intended for heavy-duty or prolonged chemical exposure — for more demanding applications, a thicker or chemically resistant glove would be more appropriate.

Practical benefits for day-to-day kitchen use include:

• Liquid-proof construction keeps hands dry during routine cleaning
• Pink colour supports colour-coded hygiene systems
• Lightweight latex construction allows reasonable dexterity for general tasks
• Available in medium and large to suit different staff
• Low cost per pair makes them practical for regular replacement

These gloves are well suited to front-of-house and back-of-house cleaning teams in cafés, restaurants, care homes, and similar sites where a disposable or frequently replaced light-duty glove is required for general janitorial work. Sites with more intensive cleaning regimes or stronger chemical use should consider a heavier-duty alternative from the range.

If you are unsure which glove specification is right for your cleaning protocols, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

The Mapa Ultranitril 480 are a nitrile chemical handling glove with an extended cuff length, designed for use during heavy cleaning tasks where staff need protection from chemical splash, detergents, and cleaning agents. The flexible nitrile construction provides a good level of dexterity, which matters when staff are working quickly through end-of-service cleaning routines rather than standing still at a sink.

The chlorinated inner lining makes these gloves considerably easier to pull on and remove, particularly when hands are damp — a practical detail that makes a real difference at the end of a busy service. The embossed exterior surface maintains grip on wet, oily, or slippery objects, and the gloves are silicone-free, which is worth noting for kitchens that work with glass or polished metal surfaces where silicone contamination can cause finishing defects.

For workplaces where compliance documentation is required, these gloves are certified to EN 374 for chemical protection, EN 388 for mechanical risks, and EN 420 for general protective glove requirements.

• Suitable for dishwashing, deep cleaning, and chemical handling tasks
• Extended cuff gives additional forearm protection during heavy cleaning
• Silicone-free construction avoids contamination on glass or metal surfaces
• Chlorinated lining allows quick donning and removal during busy service periods

These are a practical everyday choice for most commercial kitchen cleaning operations. Sold as one pair, available in sizes 7 (Small), 8 (Medium), and 9 (Large). If you're equipping a full brigade or need to assess the right size split for your team, we're happy to advise.

The Mapa Vital 117 is a light-duty latex janitorial glove designed for routine cleaning tasks in catering and food service environments. The liquid-proof construction keeps hands protected during everyday wet work, and the blue colouring supports colour-coded cleaning protocols commonly used in commercial kitchens to prevent cross-contamination between areas.

At 50g, these are lightweight and comfortable enough for extended use without causing hand fatigue — a practical consideration when cleaning duties are spread across a full shift. The latex material provides a reasonable level of dexterity for handling cloths, brushes, and spray bottles without the bulk of heavier-duty alternatives.

• Liquid-proof construction protects hands during wet cleaning tasks
• Blue colour supports colour-coded hygiene zoning
• Lightweight latex build allows comfortable extended wear
• Suitable for general surface cleaning, wiping down equipment, and handling cleaning chemicals at light-duty concentrations

These gloves are suited to front-of-house cleaning, bar and counter wiping, and general kitchen hygiene routines. They are not designed for heavy chemical handling or tasks involving sharp implements — for those applications, a thicker or cut-resistant glove would be more appropriate.

Available in size 7 (medium), size 8 (large), and size 9 (extra large). If you are equipping a larger team or are unsure which glove specification suits your cleaning regime, we are happy to help you choose the right option.

The Mapa MAP glove is a general-purpose cleaning and maintenance glove constructed from a combination of neoprene and natural latex. It is designed to provide a reliable barrier during routine cleaning tasks, handling of cleaning chemicals, and light maintenance work in commercial kitchen environments.

In day-to-day kitchen use, gloves of this type are typically called upon during end-of-service cleans, degreasing work, and general janitorial tasks. The neoprene and natural latex construction offers a reasonable level of resistance to common cleaning agents and provides a degree of grip when handling wet or slippery surfaces.

• Neoprene and natural latex construction for chemical resistance during cleaning tasks
• Suitable for routine kitchen cleaning, degreasing, and general maintenance
• Available in small, medium, and large to suit different hand sizes
• Sold singly, allowing replacement of individual gloves as needed

It is worth noting that this glove is intended for general cleaning and maintenance rather than specialist chemical handling. If your site uses particularly aggressive cleaning compounds or requires certified chemical protection to a specific EN standard, it is worth confirming suitability before relying on these gloves for that purpose.

This glove suits kitchens of any size where staff need basic hand protection during cleaning shifts. It is a practical, everyday option for general back-of-house use rather than a specialist safety glove.

If you have questions about which glove specification is appropriate for the cleaning products used in your kitchen, our team is happy to help point you in the right direction.

The Mapa Alto 405 is a heavy-duty janitorial glove constructed from neoprene and natural latex, designed to provide reliable liquid-proof protection when working with industrial cleaning chemicals. The two-material construction combines the chemical resistance of neoprene with the flexibility and grip of natural latex, making these gloves a practical choice for routine cleaning tasks in commercial kitchen and hospitality environments.

In daily kitchen use, these gloves hold up well across the range of tasks that cleaning staff face — from degreasing kitchen surfaces and equipment to handling chemical sanitisers, drain cleaners, and dishwasher chemicals. The liquid-proof construction means cleaning staff are properly protected during prolonged contact with wet or chemical-heavy tasks, which is particularly relevant in high-throughput kitchens where cleaning schedules are demanding.

• Liquid-proof barrier suitable for use with industrial cleaning chemicals
• Neoprene and natural latex construction balances protection with dexterity
• Available in medium, large, and extra-large to suit different hand sizes
• Colour-coded blue and yellow to support cleaning protocol compliance
• Heavy-duty build suitable for repeated daily use in commercial kitchens

It is worth noting that these gloves are intended for janitorial and cleaning use rather than food handling. Anyone with a latex sensitivity should not use these gloves, as they contain natural latex. Sizing matters for both comfort and safety — an ill-fitting glove reduces dexterity and increases the risk of accidents, so it is worth checking hand measurements against the available sizes before ordering in bulk.

If you are equipping a team and unsure how many pairs to stock or whether this specification suits your cleaning chemical regime, we are happy to help you work that out.

The MAPA Vital 124 is a light-duty janitorial glove designed for routine cleaning tasks in commercial and catering environments. Yellow-coloured for easy colour-coding compliance, these gloves provide a liquid-proof barrier suitable for general-purpose cleaning work where a full chemical-resistant glove would be unnecessary.

In a busy kitchen environment, staff are handling cleaning chemicals, wiping down surfaces, and dealing with food waste throughout the day. A glove at this duty level suits those tasks well — it keeps hands dry and protected during everyday cleaning without the bulk or cost of a heavier industrial glove. The fit is close enough to allow reasonable dexterity for tasks like wringing cloths or handling cleaning equipment.

Practical benefits include:

• Liquid-proof construction keeps hands dry during general cleaning
• Yellow colour supports kitchen colour-coding systems
• Lightweight and flexible for routine janitorial tasks
• Suitable for use with mild cleaning agents and detergents
• Disposable-friendly sizing supports hygiene protocols

These are light-duty gloves, and that distinction matters. They are not suited to handling concentrated chemicals, prolonged immersion, or heavy-duty degreasing work — for those tasks, a heavier chemical-resistant glove would be more appropriate. Stock levels across multiple sizes is worth considering if you are equipping a full team.

The Vital 124 is well suited to catering assistants, front-of-house cleaning staff, and general porters carrying out day-to-day hygiene tasks. Sites with more demanding chemical handling requirements should consider a higher-specification option from the range.

If you are unsure which glove specification is right for the cleaning tasks in your kitchen, the team is happy to point you in the right direction.