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Lochlee · 51-55, F
Yes, we are hitting the rising period now. I think disinfecting has a reassuring element - but in reality it is a bit hit and go - you could miss a spot - but on the other hand, you might hit the actual spot. So I still do it. I also have those tiny squares - they should work.
Carissimi · F
I was thinking the same, “am I missing spots using those tiny wipes?” I could drive myself insane with the stress of that, so I had to just do my best, and hope it’s enough. @Lochlee

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supposedly, it's not necessary to disinfect groceries, except fresh produce, before storing them, but to answer your second question, yes, 70% isopropyl alcohol is enough to kill the virus within 30 seconds, as long as you don't dilute it further.
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
@Carissimi take Vitamin K too, it helps absorb the Vitamin D.
Carissimi · F
I can’t. I have to keep it low. @Starcrossed
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@Carissimi i hadn't heard of him, but i'm gonna check him out. i've been alerted to the vit D connection through a site called earth clinic, plus i'd already read a ton about it, but would only take 2,000 IU for years to keep me barely sufficient. now i should have levels near 60, which is preferable in these times. thanks for telling me about Dr. John. :)
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I never disinfected mine
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@Carissimi I totally understand ❤
Carissimi · F
🤗@SW-User
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@Carissimi 🤗
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I never disinfected them and I’m still alive
Carissimi · F
This gives me some hope, and I’m glad you are still alive. 🙂@SW-User
JeanAnna · F
I have never disinfected my groceries, but I use Lysol spray to disinfect the remotes, door handles, phones, etc.
Carissimi · F
@JeanAnna I can’t find masks at any store.
JeanAnna · F
@Carissimi I found some at CVS, Menards, Meiers, plus a friend made me a couple. So I'm in good shape.
Carissimi · F
I’ll check back at CVS. Thanks. @JeanAnna
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
I still wipe down the surfaces of packages with an alcohol solution before putting them away. Not that I think it matters that much but still trying to protect my wife.

Some things have just become habit during this pandemic and I don’t see any reason to change it yet. Would rather be safe than sorry.
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
@Carissimi It might be overkill but do what makes you comfortable. More is definitely better than less.
Carissimi · F
I’m tired of all this wiping and hand washing though, aren’t you? I suppose it’s better than getting sick, but it is getting old. @SageWanderer
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
@Carissimi We are getting tired of all this extra precautions but just feel the danger isn’t completely over.
Doomflower · 36-40, M
I am lazy and don't disinfect my groceries. I wash my hands a lot and wipe down surfaces. Which reminds me I need to dust.
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
I am but never used lysol or wipes in the first place. We use a home made bleach solution and super cheap washable microfiber towels. I'm high risk so will continue to do this even though I've heard many times it's not necessary and/or overkill. Kind think I should be doing it anyway because I'm finding everything was SO gross and dusty when I'm done.
Carissimi · F
How much bleach to water? I’m also high risk, and even though infections have slowed where I live, it’s still going up, like a very slow burn. It’s such a horrific disease, if it’s severe, that I don’t want to take the chance. @Starcrossed
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
@Carissimi

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/bleach.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html
JoePourMan · 61-69, M
We make our own wipes, alcohol on washable cotton cloth. We have been disinfectingeverything that comes in the house for 40 years
Wash all the produce every time
JoePourMan · 61-69, M
@Carissimi Isopropyl alcohol. I get it by the gallon from a Veterinarian Supply company
Carissimi · F
Wish I could find it. Do you dilute it, or put it straight on the cloth? Even those 70% ones I use are overpowering in their smell. I have to keep my face turned away a bit. @JoePourMan
JoePourMan · 61-69, M
@Carissimi straight
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
I never did that.
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Yes
70% alcohol is what’s often recommended for killing the virus on surfaces
I’d say it’s safer than Clorox when accidentally ingested
Still rub things with it for at least 20-30 seconds
Carissimi · F
Thank you. I was always concerned that Lysol or Clorox might seep into the food, so good to know the isopropyl alcohol is less harmful if accidentally ingested. @SW-User
As soon as we get home I wash the groceries off with soap and water. Been doing that since the beginning and havent gotten sick.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
Yeah I am. I wash all the groceries that are sealed in plastic or metal. I use plain ethanol for disinfecting surfaces.
Carissimi · F
Do you use dishwashing liquid to wash? @MartinTheFirst
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
@Carissimi yeah
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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@SW-User I know some who went way overboard with their disinfecting routines. Got under my skin pretty quick.
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