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Top 10 Essentials You Need To Always Have On You During A Pandemic

Some things are like our wallet and cell phone, that we never forget about taking with us when we walk outside the house. These are the two most important things and it seems like the greatest mistake ever to forget them back at home. But now you should add a few more things to your list of key commodities when dealing with the ongoing pandemic. COVID-19 has changed our lives and our priorities in many ways.

10 Must-Have Things To Have During The Pandemic


This article has a compilation of 10 essentials that everyone could have in their house to keep you safe, hygienic and comfortable.

  1. Hand Soap

While hand sanitizing is a great way to disinfect, the WHO says that it is more effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19 than washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

  1. Face Mask

At this stage, face mask have become part of our daily life. Make sure the mask is layered, comfortable, and comes with a nose piece and adjustable earloop. Market is now filled with various types of face masks for men, women and kids. You can choose a few sets of face masks depending upon where you would be using them

  1. Hand Sanitizer

The most effective way to eliminate disease-causing pathogens is to wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Sanitizer is the second-best alternative in the absence of that.

  1. Trash Bag

Trash bags at your home might sound like a mundane thing. They are not only essential for removing your household waste but also to responsibly dispose off use-and-throw masks, tissues and paper towels.

  1. Thermometers

You will need a thermometer in your house before another possible lockdown. It is a handy device that will help measure your body temperature at home.

  1. Tissues

These can be used for various purposes, like coughing and sneezing, cleaning doors, clothing, and elevator buttons.

  1. Paper towels

Towels are another essential household that you want to ensure that you have in your home.

  1. Cleaning wipes and disinfectant spray

One of those things that are necessary in keeping surfaces clean is a set of cleaning wipes and spray. Choose absorbent cleaning wipes that can be washed and reused. YOu can also invest in a disinfectant solution that can be used on commonly used surfaces like doorknobs and gates.

  1. Insulated Flask

An insulated flask would be of great assistance to keep the water or other beverages hot for a longer amount of time. An insulated water bottle allows you to stay hydrated at all times, while you can also use it to sip warm liquids while you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed.

  1. Brass Hygiene key

It is easy to open doors, press buttons & pull levers with the ergonomic design of this safety  key. The safe way to use public tools, doors, and buttons is by using a hygiene device.

While we wait for the situation to get better, it is always better to plan for your home quarantine. Shop for all these necessities that will help you stay safe at home.

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