Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

pecosbob

(7,589 posts)
27. I work retail and have been taking steps that I see as helpful in minimizing the spread of the virus
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 12:45 AM
Mar 2020

Last edited Mon Mar 2, 2020, 10:18 AM - Edit history (1)

I constantly wipe all surfaces but pay particular attention to all the door handles, exit push-bars, handles on the glass doors to the cooler, etc. Anywhere I can think of that people put their hands. We use food service sanitizer (also ethyl alcohol) for wetting horizontal surfaces throughly, but I can't help but think that the same thing could be achieved with a weak bleach and water solution.

Edit...another sanitizer I use at work labeled as effective against Coronavirus uses ammonia compounds.

Alcohol evaporates...if it still smells of alcohol, it's probably still potent. Karadeniz Mar 2020 #1
No. cwydro Mar 2020 #2
I once ate a Tide pod that was out of date SCantiGOP Mar 2020 #6
Lol! cwydro Mar 2020 #13
I needed a good laugh! Mz Pip Mar 2020 #16
Too damn funny! n/t customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #22
Hand sanitizer has an expiration date stamped on it? Beartracks Mar 2020 #3
Ideally it should have 60% or more alcohol, it could be below that but it won't harm you, but it braddy Mar 2020 #4
Bleach however, is time sensitive. yonder Mar 2020 #5
I had a bottle of bleach that started leaking Niagara Mar 2020 #7
Bummer. CentralMass Mar 2020 #9
It should be alright Niagara Mar 2020 #8
Major shortage of hand sanitizer around here. Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #10
Do you have any 3% hydrogen peroxide? Niagara Mar 2020 #11
I'll look for it. I think I have a bottle...probably expired. Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #12
Alright Niagara Mar 2020 #17
I'm going to drive around tomorrow and buy extra if I see anything. Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #18
Please keep me posted :) Niagara Mar 2020 #19
The price gouging misanthrope Mar 2020 #29
You can make your own. Google diy hand sanitizer. SammyWinstonJack Mar 2020 #14
Thank you. Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #15
Isopropyl alcohol and sterile gauze. roamer65 Mar 2020 #21
I have plenty of aloe gel, but I was wondering if I could use real Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #23
I don't know on that. roamer65 Mar 2020 #24
Nope...it's alcohol that's important SoCalDem Mar 2020 #20
Why do some use ethyl alcohol and some isopropyl alcohol? pecosbob Mar 2020 #25
No idea. Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #26
I work retail and have been taking steps that I see as helpful in minimizing the spread of the virus pecosbob Mar 2020 #27
don't drink it 5X Mar 2020 #28
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Okay expiration date expe...»Reply #27