It might sound like an easy way to stop germs from spreading, but wearing disposable gloves isn’t very sensible in many everyday scenarios, infectious disease experts say. While they’re indispensable to keep infections from spreading in hospitals or in labs, they don’t make much sense when it comes to household tasks like cooking. Disposable gloves are a common sight in some kitchens, especially when handling raw meats like chicken. And yet pathogens can be transmitted on the surfaces of disposable gloves just as much as on direct skin, explains Irit Nachtigall, head of the department for infe…