We had a shortage in supply of alcohol from different brands from 1 gallon to even the smallest 60 ml of alcohol were out of stock everywhere. Thankfully that was only for a little while and we have survived the low supply. It is highly recommended to use alcohol after touching surfaces like doorknobs, handrails and simply just anything we think is being used by other people. The ideal alcohol to use has a 70% solution like the Greencross Isopropyl Alcohol. This alcohol is for disinfection, sterilization, body massage, relief of prickly heat and insect bites, hygienic purposes or general antiseptic. For use in hospital and sick room or everyday hygiene.
2. Hand Sanitizer / Dispenser
Another great alternative for alcohol is hand sanitizer. You also need to look for hand sanitizer with an alcohol content of at least 70% for it to be more effective in killing bacteria. We would like to recommend a hand sanitizer from one of the most popular brands in manufacturing personal protective equipment - 3M.
3M Hand Sanitizer contains moisturizing glycerin and is an antimicrobial liquid that contains 80 percent ethyl alcohol (crafted to the FDA Monograph) to help reduce the number of germs on hands, and glycerin to help keep skin hydrated. It dries quickly, leaving clean freshness behind. Hand sanitizer in gel, foam, or liquid form contains agents to kill bacteria and germs that may cause illness. It can be rubbed onto hands when access to soap and water is not available.
3. Face masks
A wide range of face masks made from different materials was being offered across the Philippines. Among the most popular are copper masks, n95 masks, surgical, cloth and also reusable respirators. According to DOH, Copper Face Mask can help effectively block off droplets coming from nasal and oral discharge from sneezing, coughing, singing or talking of an infected individual, thereby increasing the user’s protection from catching the virus from this primary (droplets) mode of transmission.
N95 face masks, on the other hand, provides 95% filtration capacity which helps the user have the protection he/she needs from people sneezing and coughing nearby. 3M N95 face masks were found to be the most best-selling NIOSH approved masks in the world.
If n95 face masks seem to be a bit pricey for you, one great alternative is 3-ply disposable surgical face masks. It has high filtration capacity and complies with the YY / T 0969-2013 disposable protection mask standard. Just make sure you throw them to the right places after each usage.
DIY face masks became so popular nowadays because it is so difficult to go out to buy and even risky to have something delivered to your front door. So many mommies and great sewers thought of creating cloth face masks. You can find a few blogs out there with the how-to guide.
4. Face Shield / Eye Goggles
Most of the time, we are not allowed to go inside an establishment without wearing a face shield because it is considered as one of the safety procedures. If you are looking for a study and comfortable face protection, you can opt for MSA Headgear with a clear visor. It can fully cover your face unlike the other widely available face shield in the market. You can also use eye goggles like 3M Virtua Protective Eyewear to help avoid touching your eyes and face. It is an economy line of safety glasses that offer style, protection, and affordability. Providing a wide viewing area, the wraparound design combines with the integrated side shields to help keep eyes protected.
5. Gloves
To avoid bringing the bacteria home with your family after going grocery shopping, it is best to use Disposable Gloves. These gloves are an excellent fit for comfort sensitivity and safety, high anti-tear properties, beaded cuff for tear resistance, ambidextrous and powder-free latex gloves.
