Is Anyone Still Disinfecting Their Groceries?

I ran out of Lysol/Clorox wipes, and can’t find them anywhere. I’ve been using those tiny squares of 70% isopropyl alcohol instead. Do you think it’s safe on the food packages, and will it kill the virus?

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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.

Carissimi · F

If I don’t wipe them down, I’m continually washing my hands after touching each item. I don’t wash bananas, but I wash my hands, peel the banana, and let it fall onto a plate. Toss the peel in the trash, and wash my hands again, and eat the banana with a fork. I sometimes think I’m going overboard, but I’d rather be a little paranoid than catch covid from a banana. @SageWanderer

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.