5. Use Rubber Gloves When Cleaning
Make sure that you are using rubber gloves when you’re cleaning. That’s because some of the chemicals that you made be using in your house can contribute to these nail ridges or make them worse. You should obviously avoid harsh chemicals whenever you’re cleaning, but even the standard chemicals like bleach or 409 can be really harsh on your nails, and that is especially true when it comes to nails with ridges on them.
Wearing rubber gloves will definitely help. You can get a cheap pair of rubber gloves from the department store for a couple of dollars, and you should wear them whenever you’re using bathroom cleaner, anything antibacterial or strong smelling; and basically for any cleaning-related chore except for washing dishes. Washing dishes is perfectly fine because dish detergent is really gentle and you can even use the dishwashing as an opportunity to trim your nails while they are soft.