2 Is The Magic Number To Keep Your Hands Warmer When Working In The Cold

The weather service said it would be warm and sunny, though if you asked me, I would have told you something else. I was ten minutes into a gutter cleaning service in Black Forest and my fingers were already hurting from the cold.

Yet, there were still hundreds of square feet of gutter to be cleaned. In this article, I’ll share with you how to keep your hands warmer when working outside, whether it’s cleaning windows, cleaning gutters, or any other home maintenance chore.

Try, Try Again – How I Found This Simple Solution To Cold Hands

I tried using my standard nitrile gloves at first, but the ice and snow quickly soaked through them. I switched to a utility-type glove, but soon these were wet also. A little desperate, I hunted around for something else and found the perfect solution.

Consider A Layered Approach

The solution I found that day, which let me finish cleaning the gutters in Black Forest is dead simple. Many of you who go outdoors are familiar with using a layered approach to clothing. Here’s the same idea but for gloves.

First, put on a rubber or nitrile glove. Think the kind you use for cleaning or that you’d see at a doctor’s office. Next, put on a second set of gloves, such as utility or work type. This second glove will be your outer glove. By using two gloves, you’ll create multiple layers that will insulate your hands, while providing a barrier to the wet, cold, and much that comes with outdoor chores. This approach paid off as I performed a gutter cleaning in Colorado Springs recently. Regardless of where you are or what you’re doing, using double gloves will help if you’re working in wet or icy conditions.

One More Pro Tip

Consider using several pairs of outer gloves while doing outside chores. As one pair gets wet, you can quickly swap it out for a fresh one. I find this helps keep your hands from getting cold and goes a long way to being motivated to finish the job.