Essentials To Carry During Covid-19

Corona Virus or COVID-19 is disturbing every element of society. Besides, it changed our approach to life. The government locked down the country for more than 2 months to stop the spread of COVID-19. But this pandemic is a huge fight and we need more than a lockdown to win a fight against it.
It is best to stay at home during this pandemic still, it’s not possible every time to do so and we might need to step outside our homes.

Essentials To Carry In Handbag During COVID-19

At this sensitive time, we need to make sure that we carry all the essentials while stepping outside.

In this article, you will learn about the essentials you might need while your short trip to the grocery store or any other place. Keep reading.

Face Mask

According to recent studies, it is confirmed that Corona Virus can spread between people interacting nearby — for example, speaking, coughing, or sneezing — even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms. That is why the face mask stands first in our list of essentials during Covid-19.

It is recommended by the Medical Authorities to always wear a mask while stepping outside your home.

You can use masks available in the market. Surgical grade N95 respirators provide the highest level of protection against Corona Virus, followed by surgical grade masks.

You can either buy a mask from a medical shop or make a mask at your home without going anywhere.

Cloth mask may not protect you from getting sick but it will provide a bit of respiratory protection, which can reduce the depositing of droplets of the virus on surfaces and people near you.

It is best to carry extra masks in a carry bag, in case you drop yours or see a person without a mask, after all, it is always said,

“Precautions are better than cure”

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Hand Sanitizer

It can really lessen your trouble during COVID-19. Hand sanitizer can save you from washing your hands after touching any public or common surface. It is not always possible to wash hands with soap while you’re outside home. Hand Sanitizer can be a saviour during such times. Hand Sanitizer may help you to get rid of germs within seconds.

Which Hand Sanitizer is effective?

Make sure you buy a hand sanitizer which contains 60-95% alcohol. It is a must to check it’s alcohol content before buying any hand sanitizer.

How to use a hand sanitizer?

• Apply the liquid to the palm of any hand.
• Rub it over both the hands until it’s dry.
• Try to rub it over nails and on the space between the fingers.

Warning

• Wait for 20 seconds after applying sanitizer.
• Do not go near the fire, sanitizer contains alcohol and it might catch fire.
• Using sanitizer often can make your skin dry, don’t forget to apply lotion.

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Hand Gloves

Hand gloves may not be our priority but it is always good to be extra careful. There is no harm in wearing it until you know how to wear it correctly and where to dispose of it. But don’t worry, we are here to help you!

Which gloves are good to buy?

Disposable Latex Gloves can be good to wear during this corona-period. Just make sure they are of high quality, flexible and waterproof.

How to remove and dispose of hand gloves?

• Pinch the outside of your glove at the wrist and do not touch your bare skin.
• Peel downwards, away from the wrist while turning the glove inside out.
• Pull the glove away until it’s removed.
• Hold the inside out glove with the other gloved hand.
• With your ungloved hand, slide your finger/s under the wrist of the remaining glove, make sure you do not touch outside the glove.
• Repeat the process until the other glove is removed.
• Make sure to envelop one glove inside the other, for no contaminant on the bare hands.
• Always wash your hands with soap after removing gloves.

Warnings

• Don’t touch environmental surfaces with contaminated gloves
• Don’t touch your face or adjust with contaminated gloves
• Don’t reuse disposable gloves.

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Water Bottle

It is best to carry a water bottle with you while going out. Unlike early times, you cannot drink water from public places and even can’t share a water bottle with others.

Suppose you went out for your urgent work and you feel thirsty, what would you do if there was no shop available nearby? To avoid such situations, it is advised to carry a water bottle with you. Besides, it is always great to avoid plastic water bottles.

 

Liquid Hand Wash 

No doubt, hand sanitizer is a last-minute saviour but sometimes you may need more than that. There is nothing better than washing hands with soap and water.

Hand Sanitizer will not work on muddy or greasy hands. It is always a good option to carry a small pack of hand wash with you as excessive use of hand sanitizer will make your hands dry too. You can always choose to wash your hands with soap. Just use good quality soap or liquid handwash.

 

Disinfectant Spray 

Disinfectant spray or wipes can be a good option when it comes to hygiene. You can always carry a pack of wipes or a spray bottle.  It claims to disinfect 99.9% germs. Make sure you buy a good quality disinfectant.

Like other essential products, this one should also contain a minimum of 70% of isopropyl alcohol in its contents.

Where to use?

Disinfectants are chemical agents applied to non-living objects to destroy bacteria, viruses, fungi or mildew living on the surface. It is used to clean frequently touched surfaces and hotspots such as doorknobs, handles, light switches, dustbins, tables, chairs, tissue dispensers, car seats & steering, elevator buttons, etc. Avoid using it on brass, copper and aluminium surfaces.

You can also use it on soft surfaces like a sofa or mattress but make sure you use them after drying.

How to use?

1. Hold the spray bottle at a distance of 6″-8″ inches away from the infected object.
2. Spray for 3-4 seconds.
3. Wait for 3-10 mins, as the surface remains wet to disinfect.
4.  Wash food-contact surface and objects after disinfecting.

Warnings

• Do not apply to food objects.
• Do not apply disinfectant near pets or children.
• Always use gloves before applying.
• Do not use the disinfected area or object until dry.
• Wash after disinfecting

 

It is best to stay at home until we find any vaccine for COVID-19. But if it is really urgent to step outside, make sure you carry all the essentials to avoid the last-minute panic. Always be one step ahead.

Make sure you follow the rule of S-O-C-I-A-L  D-I-S-T-A-N-C-I-N-G 

I hope this article answered all your questions.

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