In light of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recommendations for social distancing, many people are stocking their homes with all the supplies they might need to disinfect, per recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and to make their home life a little more comfortable.
But household essentials—as well as fitness products and canned goods—are selling out at many online retailers. From hand sanitizer to toilet paper to thermometers, these products can help you and those you live with feel prepared during a self-quarantine or if anyone gets sick.
We’ve rounded up 10 of the most in demand household products to have during the coronavirus outbreak and where to get them before they sell out. Because of increased demand, there may be shipping delays, but we’ll be covering the products most likely to get to you the fastest. We’ll also be continuing to update this list as supplies dwindle and restocks, so be sure to check back often.
1. Hand Sanitizer and wipes
Hand sanitizers from Purell and GermX are flying off the shelves right now, but you should be picky because the truth is, they’re not all the same. Some contain an alcohol substitute known as benzalkonium chloride, which isn’t as effective if you’re trying to stop the spread of germs. Instead, you want to look for a hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol content, according to the CDC.
But these items are selling out fast (seriously, you may even have to go in-store to grab them), so we definitely suggest you grab them as soon as possible. Or, you could just make your own, especially since the World Health Organization (WHO) just put together this do-it-yourself guide to creating your own sanitizer. Word of caution though—their step-by-step instructions do require 96% ethyl alcohol.
- Get the Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer Jelly Wrap at Office Depot for $1.59 (in-store pickup only)
- Get the Purell Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer at Office Depot for $1.99 (in-store pickup only)
- Get the Highmark Original Hand Sanitizer at Office Depot for $2.49 (in-store pickup only)
- Get the Welly First Aid Hand Sanitizer Replenishment Pack at Target for $3.99
2. Hand soap
According to the CDC, one of the best things you can do right now to prevent the spread of coronavirus is to wash your hands frequently. That means scrubbing them after you use the bathroom, ride public transportation, blow your nose, cough, or sneeze, as well as before you eat. The American Red Cross also recommends that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds in order to effectively clean them. While antibacterial soap is crucial, just regular hand-washing is a crucial way to stop germs from spreading.
- Get the Aesop Hand Wash Soap at Walmart for $36.99
- Get the Softsoap Aquarium Liquid Hand Soap Refill at Office Depot for $8.29
- Get the Raw Sugar Foaming Hand Wash at Target for $3.99
- Get the Seventh Generation Natural Hand Wash at Staples for $4.66
3. Toilet Paper
During natural disasters and other emergencies, toilet paper always seems to be the first thing to go out of stock. The thought of running out of wipes to do your business when you can’t leave the house is absolutely horrifying. While we ranked the Charmin Ultra Soft as the No. 1 toilet paper for your No. 2, in times like these, you’re better off taking what your can get—even if it’s one-ply. Here are all the places you can still order toilet paper from.
- Get the Angel Soft Toilet Paper, 36 Mega Rolls at Walmart for $30.19
- Get the Scott Rapid-Dissolving Toilet Paper, 4 Rolls at Walmart for $2.97
- Get the Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Wipes, 168 Wipes at Walmart for $6.98
- Get the Marcal Pro Premium 2-Ply Bathroom Tissue at Office Depot for $35.61
4. Paper Towels
In most instances, paper towels can seem wasteful. While they’re definitely a popular household purchase—and we’ve even rounded up a list of the best paper towels you can buy right now—they’re not eco-friendly and they’re expensive, which can make them seem like a luxury to some households.
But the fact that paper towels are disposable actually could make them beneficial to have, particularly in homes where there’s already someone impacted by coronavirus. The CDC recommends paper towel usage for cleaning and disinfecting homes, which makes them good to have around, just in case.
- Get the Bounty Select-A-Size 2-Ply Paper Towels, 8 Giant Rolls at Office Depot for $15.19
- Get the Highmark 3-Ply Tear-A-Size Kitchen Paper Towels, 8 Rolls at Office Depot for $9.49
- Get the Coastwide Professional Choose-Your-Size Kitchen Rolls Paper Towel, 15 Rolls at Staples for $19.79
- Get the Coastwide Professional Jumbo Kitchen Rolls Paper Towels at Staples for $50.99
- Get the Boardwalk White Universal Paper Towels at Target for $31.99
5. Cleaning wipes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a list of disinfectants that are safe for American households to use right now to protect against the coronavirus. One of the top disinfectants on the list? Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Made to kill up to 99.9% of surface bacteria and viruses, these wipes are easy to use, safe on most surfaces, and essential to have around the house right now.
- Get the Everspring Lemon & Mint Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes at Target for $1.89
- Get the Lysol Citrus Disinfectant All-Purpose Cleaner Wipes at Lowe's for $5.78
- Get the Clorox Disinfecting Wipes at Lowe's for $10.44
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Source: USA Today
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