Same as him ^^^ apart from jewellery I keep my two rings on at all times. I didn't wear gloves either when building or rodding someone's backed up drains. Bit of dirt makes you stronger.
I go for XL vinyl gloves as any smaller size and my hands burst out when spannering hard. Go through 3 to 5 pairs a session. Normally fingerless after 10 seconds.
I buy around a dozen of this type each time, and they last for ages, you get a great grip on stuff, easy to put screws and bolts in, you end up with clean hands,and no scuffs scratches and blood blisters, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/new-Nylon...OI_ProtectiveGear_RL&var=&hash=item4ae19194ad
i would highly recomend them having seen my mechanic mates hands .. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-X-Warr...=100009&prg=11472&rk=1&rkt=10&sd=321611994285
Connect your outside tap to the hot water then wash your hands outside in comfort. Also crank the boiler up (if its a combi) and the nice hot water is great for removing grease and oil from parts via a standard cheap jetwash