Dear Heloise: When my household rubber gloves get holes, I cut them into rubber bands. I start at the cuff and cut across, as wide or as narrow as needed, up to the thumb area. These rubber bands last ...

With the EU voting on plans that would see all washing-up gloves rigorously tested — meaning prices will rise by 20 per cent — should you stock up on before it’s too late? Alice Smellie rolled up her ...

Consumer Protection Committee inspections of household rubber gloves yesterday showed that 68 percent failed to meet required standards as they contained excessive levels of plasticizers or had been ...

Dear Heloise: When my household rubber gloves get holes, I cut them into rubber bands. I start at the cuff and cut across, as wide or as narrow as needed, up to the thumb area. These rubber bands last ...