Coronavirus deficiency: where to buy 10 items missing from store shelves

Due to the pandemic of COVID-19 caused by the Chinese coronavirus, people take precautions not to get infected. In accordance with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you need to stock up with disinfectants for home and hands, writes USA Today.

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But many household items you may need are quickly sold out. We have collected the 10 most important home goods that you will need during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we will tell you where you can buy them during the shortage. Due to increased demand, prices for some products may be higher than usual, and delivery delays may also occur.

1. Hand sanitizer and wipes

Purell and GermX hand sanitizers are quickly snapping up, but you need to be careful because they are not all the same. Some contain an alcohol substitute known as benzalkonium chloride, which is not as effective if you are trying to stop the spread of germs. According to the CDC, instead, you need to look for a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Buy Artnaturals Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer at Amazon for $ 14,98
• Buy Purell Cottony Soft Hand Cleaning Wipes for $ 3,69.
• Buy Purell Essential Travel Size Hand Sanitizer for $ 10,69
• Buy Purell Fresh Hand Sanitizing Wipes (40 pcs) for $ 2,99
• Buy Dial Professional Foaming Hand Sanitizer (15,2 oz / 430 g) for $ 17,57

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2. Hand soap

According to the CDC, the best defense for preventing the spread of the Chinese coronavirus is frequent hand washing. This means they should be washed after using the bathroom, riding public transport, coughing or sneezing, and before eating. The American Red Cross also recommends washing your hands for at least 20 seconds to be more effective.

• Buy Ritual Hand Soap on Amazon for $12,98
• Buy Staples Soothing Aloe Vera Liquid Hand Soap for $ 1,99
• Buy Citrus Mint Soap at Target for $ 9,99
• Buy Mrs. Meyer Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap at Walmart for $ 11,64

3. Toilet paper

During natural disasters and other emergencies, toilet paper is always in short supply. Although Charmin Ultra Soft is considered No. 1 toilet paper, at such times you better take the one that is, even if it is single-ply.

• Buy DUDE Wipes Cleaning Wipes (2 packs of 30 wipes each) at Amazon for $ 18,41
• Buy Stall Mates: Flushable, Individually Wrapped Travel Napkins at Amazon for $ 11,99
• Buy GEN GEN Tissue, 96 rolls at Lowe's for $ 56,99
• Buy Georgia-Pacific One-Ply Bathroom Paper, 80 Rolls for $ 83,99
• Buy Charmin Ultra Strong, 12 Mega Rolls for $ 15,16
• Buy Charmin Ultra Soft, 12 Mega Rolls for $ 15,19
• Buy Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper, 30 Mega Rolls for $ 29,99

4. Paper towels

In most cases, buying paper towels may seem wasteful. Although they are still often bought. But the fact that paper towels are disposable can actually make them useful, especially in homes where someone has already suffered from the Chinese coronavirus. CDC recommends using paper towels for cleaning and disinfecting homes.

• Buy Unbleached Paper Towels at Amazon for $ 50,63
• Buy Marcal Paper Towels at Amazon for $ 20,52
• Buy Brawny Tear-A-Square Paper Towels, 8 Double Rolls at Walmart for $ 15,49
• Buy Sparkle Pick-a-size double kitchen roll paper towels, 8 rolls in a bundle for $ 14,29
• Buy a multi-surface kitchen roll paper towel Viva, 6 rolls in a bundle for $ 15,99

5. Cleaning wipes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a list of disinfectants that American households can safely use to protect themselves from contracting the Chinese coronavirus. One of the best disinfectants on the list is Clorox wipes. Designed to kill up to 99,9% of bacteria and viruses, these wipes are easy to use, safe on most surfaces, and a household must-have right now.

• Buy Kleenex Wet Wipes (48-Pack) at Office Depot for $ 3,79
• Buy Care Wipes Mega Roll 2300 Sheet Sanitary Napkins at Staples for $ 169,99
• Buy Tilex Descaler & Sanitizer from Walmart for $ 5,04

6. Dishwashing liquid

Dish soap is another household item you'll need. The CDC recommends that those infected with the Chinese coronavirus not share glasses, cups, or utensils with others. After using the utensils, they should be washed thoroughly with detergent and water. When testing dishwashing detergents, Dawn Ultra was found to be the clear winner. It not only washes away grease, but is also an excellent disinfectant.

• Buy Dawn Platinum Liquid Soap Dispenser, 3 Packs on Amazon for $ 15,22
• Buy Up & Up Liquid Dish Soap for $ 2,39
• Buy Dawn Ultra Liquid Dishwashing Soap for $ 8,64
• Buy Dawn Ultra Dish Liquid Cleanser for $ 11,90

7. Trash bags

If you sit at home for a long period of time, you will accumulate a ton of garbage, and you will need enough packages to accommodate it.

CDC recommends that you give out a separate garbage bag to everyone who has become infected with the Chinese coronavirus, and also use gloves when taking out garbage bags and disposing of garbage. Also, be sure to wash your hands after disposal.

• Buy ForceFlexPlusGrey Kitchen Trash Bags (30) at Amazon for $ 14,12
• Buy ForceFlex Kitchen Garbage Bags, 40 Pieces, for $ 7,77 at Walmart
• Buy ForceFlexPlus Trash Bags (50 Bags) at Target for $ 10,99
• Buy Drawstring ForceFlex Large Kitchen Garbage Bags (110 Pieces) at Home Depot for $ 17,51
• Buy ForceFlex 13 Gallon Trash Bags, 100 Bags for $ 20,59

8. Disinfectant Spray

Similar to cleaning wipes, a disinfectant can help clean surfaces of harmful bacteria and potentially protect against the spread of the Chinese coronavirus. CDC recommends using cleaners with a concentration of at least 70% alcohol. And also most EPA registered disinfectants such as Lysol Clean & Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner.

• Buy Spray Nine 26832 Potent Degreaser and Sanitizer on Amazon for $ 12,66
• Buy Walmart's Fresh Linen Fresh Value Sanitizer Spray for $ 2,98.
• Buy Formula 409 Cleaner Sanitizer from Staples for $ 4,49
• Buy Fantastik All-Purpose Cleaner at Staples for $ 4,79
• Buy Comet Sanitizer Cleaner with 8 Bleach Pack in a pack for $ 69,99

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9. Washing powder

Another important household item that is often forgotten is laundry detergent. The American Red Cross recommends stocking up on sufficient supplies of cleaning supplies, especially as the Chinese coronavirus spreads across the country.

• Buy Persil ProClean Laundry Detergent on Amazon for $ 6,55
• Buy Tide Original Laundry Detergent on Amazon for $ 11,97
• Buy Persil ProClean Plus Stain Fighter (75 downloads) at Walmart for $ 15,97
• Buy Gain HEC Original Liquid Laundry Detergent for $ 5,19

10. Cloth napkins

Although the main symptoms of Chinese coronavirus infection are dry cough, fever and shortness of breath, according to the CDC, it is always useful to have an extra box of wipes. Runny nose due to allergies, colds, or flu. You can stock them right now.

• Buy Puffs Plus Lotion Cube Face Wipes, 6 Boxes on Amazon for $ 15,59
• Buy Kleenex Boutique 6 Face Wipes at Walmart for $ 15,42
• Buy Kleenex Standard Face Wipes, 3 Boxes for $ 5,99
• Buy Puffs Basic Family Pack 2 Layer Wipes, 6 Boxes for $ 12,49

As reported by ForumDaily:

• A new virus was discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. In 2020, it covered all continents except Antarctica. On March 11, US President Donald Trump imposed a ban on entry from the EU. The ban came into force on Friday, March 13, and will last at least 30 days. In particular, it will concern people who have visited the Schengen area over the past 14 days.
• March 13, Trump introduced a nationwide emergency regime in the US due to coronavirus.
• As of March 13, 1700 cases of infection with Chinese coronavirus were detected in the United States, more than 40 people died.
• On March 11, WHO recognized the situation with the coronavirus pandemic, which covered more than 110 countries. Symptoms of Coronavirus COVID-19 Disease Available here.
• Virologist's tips on how to protect yourself from infection - here to register:.
• Taking advantage of the panic in the society because of the epidemic, fraudsters came up with several schemes to deceive victims of personal data and money. The most common ones can be found here.
• Having succumbed to panic due to a state of emergency, Americans are massively buying toilet paperbut they cannot explain why they need it during the epidemic.
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