How to Disinfect Garden Gloves After Treating Black Spots

Black spot, also known as Diplocarpon rosae, is a type of fungus that grows on rose bushes. If left untreated, black spot can result in permanent damage or plant death. This fungus can also spread to other plants, so it is important to disinfect garden gloves after treating a rose bush for black spot.

Items needed:

• Bucket


• White distilled vinegar


• Mild detergent


• Old toothbrush or scrub brush


• Bleach


• Towel

Instructions:

Fabric Gloves

1. Fill a clean bucket with hot water.


2. Add three cups of white distilled vinegar to the water. Vinegar kills black spots, along with other types of fungi and molds, but will not damage the glove's fabric. Pour about one cup of mild detergent into the water as well.


3. Agitate the water to create suds.


4. Place the gloves in the bucket. Allow the fabric gloves to soak for approximately 30 minutes.


5. Use an old toothbrush or small scrub brush to scrub the gloves thoroughly.


6. Rinse the fabric gardening gloves in clean water.


7. Wring out the excess water.


8. Dry the gloves by placing them into a conventional clothes dryer or by hanging them up to dry.

Rubber Gloves

1. Fill a clean bucket with hot water.


2. Add one cup of bleach to the bucket of water. Also pour one cup of mild detergent into the bucket.


3. Agitate the water to create suds.


4. Drop the rubber gloves into the water. Allow the gloves to soak for about 10 minutes.


5. Use an old toothbrush or scrub brush to remove any traces of dirt from the gloves.


6. Rinse the gloves thoroughly in clean water.


7. Dry the rubber gloves using a clean towel.