May 14, 2020
By Hakan

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve had to completely change the way that we go about our day-to-day business. Because of this, the need for face masks, plastic disposable gloves, and hand sanitizer has increased. However, the issue is that a lot of these products are out-of-stock.

Moreover, if you do manage to find the COVID-19 supplies that you need, you may find that they are unsuitable or that they do not offer the correct protection.

That’s why we have put this guide together; revealing everything you need to know about where to purchase wholesale face masks, antibacterial hand sanitizer, and disposable gloves.

Continue ReadingWhere to Purchase Online Hand Sanitizer, Disposable Gloves, and Face Masks for Pandemic Protection?

That’s why we have put this guide together; revealing everything you need to know about where to purchase wholesale face masks, antibacterial hand sanitizer, and disposable gloves.

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Safe working for care and health workers

There is no denying that we all need to make sure that we are as protected as possible. Nevertheless, it is those working in health and care environments that need to have the greatest amount of protection. Here are some of the steps that need to be followed to make certain that this is the case…

  • Staff should take regular rest periods and breaks.
  • Hand hygiene needs to be practiced after removing any PPE element, and it should also be extended to any parts of the forearms that are exposed.
  • Coveralls and gowns can be worn for a session of work in an area deemed higher risk.
  • Fluid repellent eye protection and surgical masks can be used for a session of work, rather than a single resident or patient contact.
  • Aprons and gloves are subject to single-use.
  • Staff should have access to personal protective equipment that protects them for the appropriate context and setting.
  • Staff should know what personal protective equipment they need to wear for each context and setting.
  • Staff should be trained on how to don personal protective equipment.

Purchasing hand sanitizer for pandemic protection

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Ever since the news of COVID-19 broke, we have been encouraged to wash our hands more. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have advocated the importance of using plain soap and water to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.

However, a lot of people also carry hand sanitizer with them for extra protection. Moreover, if you are thinking about re-opening your business, it is important to have a lot of antibacterial hand sanitizer on offer for your employees and anyone who enters and leaves your building.

The CDC has advised choosing a hand sanitizer that is alcohol-based and has a minimum of 60 percent alcohol.

Current research regarding hand sanitizers and their effectiveness against the coronavirus

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Needless to say, scientists are working all of the time in order to try and get more information about COVID-19. It is a situation that is changing on a daily basis. However, there has already been some research into the use of hand sanitizers to fight the coronavirus.

In a study that was carried out by German and Swiss researchers - Emerging Infectious Diseases - it was found that alcohol-based hand sanitizers that have been advised by the World Health Organization (WHO) are effective in killing COVID-19.

Where can you purchase hand sanitizer?

A lot of stores have run out of hand sanitizer, but this is not something you have to worry about here. Not only can you get the antibacterial hand sanitizer you need, but we have made it possible for you to purchase hand sanitizer in bulk cheap as well.

Where can i get masks, hand sanitizers and gloves?

A lot of people have attempted to make their own hand sanitizer, but this is something that is not recommended. Even the FDA has come out to advise that people do not do this. If the hand sanitizer is not made correctly, it cannot only be ineffective, but there have been reports of people that have suffered skin burns because of hand sanitizers that have been made at home.

The last thing you want to do is end up being taken to the hospital because of a homemade sanitizer.

Instead, you need to purchase your hand sanitizer from a credible retailer, such as BagzDepot.

Where should I store my hand sanitizer?

This is a question that we are often asked about. The most important thing is to make sure that the hand sanitizer is stored out of sight and reach of children. It is also important to make certain that it is not stored above 105°F. Therefore, during the summer, don’t simply keep your hand sanitizer in the car.

Is there an expiry date on hand sanitizers?

Yes, all products have an expiry date on them, unless they are stable for more than three years. Therefore, we recommend that you simply check the bottle for an expiry date.

If I add alcohol to sanitizer that does not have any alcohol in it, will this be better for preventing COVID-19?

Because alcohol-based sanitizer has been highly recommended, a lot of people assume that all they need to do is add some alcohol to a non-alcohol based product. However, this is not likely to result in an effective product. Instead, you can purchase alcohol-based sanitizers from our store so that you don’t have to worry about any of this.

Wide range of hand sanitizers for sale

We have a wide selection of hand sanitizers for sale, including those that are alcohol-free for patient rooms and nurses’ stations. The best thing to do is click on the product you are interested in and you will be able to see all of the details regarding the product, including the ingredients and when the sanitizer is going to be most suitable.

Purchasing disposable plastic gloves for pandemic protection

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Another product that is in high demand because of the coronavirus is disposable plastic gloves. These gloves are being used in many different scenarios. A lot of people have purchased these gloves to wear them whenever they leave home, especially when they are going shopping. In some work environments, wearing these gloves is a necessity. This includes shop workers, delivery drivers, and those in health settings, to name but a few. Because these gloves are only designed to be worn once, it is important to make sure that you purchase a big supply for your needs.

Who needs to wear gloves? As touched upon, there are a number of different people that really need to wear gloves during this pandemic. This includes individuals who are caring for someone who has been infected with the coronavirus. If this is the case, make sure you wear disposable gloves when doing laundry for the sick person, washing dishes, or cleaning surfaces.

You also need to make sure that you wear these gloves when you come into direct contact with someone who is infected. As touched upon, there are a lot of job roles whereby you could potentially come into contact with someone who has been infected, and so it is vital to wear gloves in this sort of situation as well.

Make sure you wear your gloves properly It is important to remember that any form of personal protective equipment is only going to be effective if you are using it correctly. It is vital to remember that anything that you have touched with your gloved hands is technically going to be contaminated.

This could be your purse, wallet, or phone. You also need to make sure you do not do anything that you would not do with your bare hands, for example, do not fiddle with your mask or touch your face.

Cross-contamination can also occur when you put the gloves on or you take them off. This is why you need to make sure that you follow the right technique. You also need to make sure you use a hand sanitizer or wash your hands before you put them on.

Make sure your gloves are pulled up so that they cover your wrist. You also need to ensure your gloves aren’t discolored, soiled, or ripped in any way. If they are, chuck them in the bin, wash your hands, and use a different pair instead. All in all, gloves are important when it comes to protecting yourself, but you do need to make sure you use them with care and consideration.

How to remove disposable gloves correctly We have talked you through the steps that you need to take in order to wear disposable gloves in the correct manner, yet you also need to make sure that you remove them properly as well.

In order to remove your disposable gloves, it is vital to make sure you do not touch the gloves with your bare hands. Instead, you should peel the glove off from the wrist.

Once you have done this, you should then reach up underneath the other glove, and pull it off in this way. Once your gloves have been disposed of, it is critical to make sure you use hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water to ensure that and germs are washed away.

Purchasing face masks for pandemic protection

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The final piece of protective equipment that is proving critical for a pandemic is a face mask. Face masks are not only important for your own health, but they are vital for the health of other people as well. They ensure that you do not spread any germs, which could potentially pass on the virus to another person.

Face masks and COVID-19 There has been a lot of mixed opinions on the effectiveness of face masks when it comes to COVID-19. However, it would seem that more and more countries are now realizing just how critical this form of protection is.

In fact, in some countries, for example, Germany, Turkey, Morocco, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, it is now mandatory to wear a face mask in order to go out in public.

We are going to see more and more countries follow suit as well. It seems that a lot of areas were against the public wearing face masks in the beginning purely because they were worried that health workers would not get the access they required.

Understanding how face masks can help in this pandemic

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In order to understand why face masks may be effective, it is vital to take a look at how COVID-19 spreads, to begin with. Once the virus has infected someone, the Sars-CoV-2 virus that is to blame for this disease will hijack the cells and then replicate itself.

As it multiples, these new particles of the virus will then burst off the cells and they start to suspend in the fluids around our body, in our nose, mouth, and lungs. Therefore, when someone who is infected with the disease coughs, it sends a shower of tiny droplets, which are known as aerosols, into the air.

These droplets can be filled with the virus. And, it is important to remember here that there are a lot of people who have the coronavirus and don’t know bout it because their symptoms are so mild and they have not been impacted in the same way that a lot of others have.

When you consider the fact that just one cough can result in 3,000 droplets, you see just how worrying this can be. There have also been concerns that simply speaking can cause the virus to spread.

There has been one study that has been conducted that shows that thousands of droplets that are invisible to the naked eye are sprayed when we talk, simply by saying the words ‘stay healthy’ we could actually be spreading droplets of the virus. Once the droplets are out of our mouths, a lot of the bigger ones are going to settle onto surfaces nearby quickly.

However, a lot of the smaller droplets will stay suspended in the air for a number of hours, whereby they can be breathed in. at the moment, there is not much of an understanding regarding how these virus-filled droplets behave when they are in rooms with air conditioning and outside environments. However, in disturbed air, they can settle on surfaces very quickly.

There are even some reports that indicate that the virus can be spread via ventilation systems as well. All of these studies come together to show that the virus can linger in the air for a number of hours in the right conditions and that they can still infect people if they are breathed in.

Moreover, it seems that indoor environments seem to be especially prone to spreading COVID-19 through the air. This is why face masks are considered so important.

Another reason why wearing face masks is deemed so critical is because of the prevalence of asymptomatic carriers. These are people who are still able to spread the virus to other people.

It is predicted that anywhere between six and 18 percent of those who have been infected can carry the COVID-19 virus elsewhere without developing any symptoms. This makes it incredibly challenging to stop the transmission of the coronavirus within the community.

However, if everyone wears a face mask, including asymptomatic people and those who are infected, it could help to considerably lower the amount of the virus that is able to get into the environment and potentially cause infections.

Determining the right pandemic protection for your workplace

It can be difficult to know what sort of personal protective items are going to be needed in order to return to business. There have been a number of different recommendations that have been made regarding this, and we are sure that the government will outline specific rules and regulations that need to be followed in certain industries and as a whole.

Nevertheless, if people are not going to be able to maintain more than one-meter of contact distance between others, then it is advisable that both gloves and facemasks are worn. Some examples of this include customs staff, prison staff, and police.

If you can maintain more than one meter of distance between another person yet you are going to be touching items or surfaces that are worn by others, you need to make sure that everyone wears gloves and that regular hand hygiene with the correct hand sanitizer is followed as well.

Some examples here are service stations and supermarkets. To be frank, you are going to be hard-pressed to find a job whereby you’re not going to touch an item or a surface that may have potentially been touched by someone else.

We would recommend putting guidelines in place for your business as well, so all employees know what to follow.

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Contact us today for more information about pandemic protection

If you would like to find out more about any of the products that we have available or you need help choosing the right items for you, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for more information.

We have a friendly and experienced team who will be more than happy to answer your questions and to make sure that you end up with the right products for your needs.