What kind of gloves should I purchase? Latex or Nitrile?
Latex gloves are actually designed more for use in the medical field and service industry for viral and bacterial safeguards. Being designed more for surgical activities, you will have a greater sensitivity to objects and instruments (remotes and cell phones, etc). That does not mean that I prefer them for protecting myself against viruses. Nitrile gloves are designed more use with skilled labor. Nitrile gloves can hold up to/withstand exposure to oils and chemical solvents that can more easily destroy latex gloves. For detailing activities, other physical activity, or simply long term wear being durable is absolutely more important than having slightly more hand sensitivity. And for all around safety you do not want you gloves to tear on you repeatedly.
Advantage nitrile gloves!
Latex gloves still have a place. Very intricate activities are performed much more easily with latex gloves. Touching sensitive areas or even performing basic household activities, I often wear latex gloves, and change them more frequently. Nitrile gloves are a great option when it would be very inconvenient for your gloves to tear.
Overall if I had to choose, I would prefer a pair of nitrile gloves. Keep in mind supply of nitrile gloves will diminish faster than that of latex gloves.