03-12-2020, 02:16 PM
I just went to Kroger to pick up a few things. The place was unusually busy for that time of day during the week with people that appeared to be panicking with carts full of groceries. Out of curiosity I took a look and all the toilet paper, bleach and household items with bleach were all sold out. Canned goods were also getting somewhat bought up. For example the shelves that are usually stocked full of Chef Boyardee products were probably a bit less than half full. I'm glad I already have a good supply of such things.
I also had to run to Home Depot for a few things. So here is a tip for those that may be in need of things like bleach or TP if your local grocery is sold out. Home Depot had them in stock probably because people don't think of going there for such things right away. Of course the TP appeared to be marked up a bit. At the rate things are flying off the shelves I'm not sure how long that will last though, at least around where I live, and given how fast things seem to be bought up here.
A tip from the CDC website for making household disinfectant with bleach should the pre-made ones be sold out:
So get a spray bottle that is suitable for chemicals, also available at places like Home Depot, measure appropriately as stated above and you have something to clean with.
I'm not trying to instill some form of panic with this post. I just thought my experience at the stores today was notable given the topic of this thread.
Oh and if you do want to plan ahead just in case, don't forget your furry friends. I also stopped by the pet store and bought a couple of 33lb bags of dog food, about 3 months worth for my dog. It is good for 1 year and better to have it now than run out because the supply was bought up.
I also had to run to Home Depot for a few things. So here is a tip for those that may be in need of things like bleach or TP if your local grocery is sold out. Home Depot had them in stock probably because people don't think of going there for such things right away. Of course the TP appeared to be marked up a bit. At the rate things are flying off the shelves I'm not sure how long that will last though, at least around where I live, and given how fast things seem to be bought up here.
A tip from the CDC website for making household disinfectant with bleach should the pre-made ones be sold out:
Quote:Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.
Prepare a bleach solution by mixing:
5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water or
4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
So get a spray bottle that is suitable for chemicals, also available at places like Home Depot, measure appropriately as stated above and you have something to clean with.
I'm not trying to instill some form of panic with this post. I just thought my experience at the stores today was notable given the topic of this thread.
Oh and if you do want to plan ahead just in case, don't forget your furry friends. I also stopped by the pet store and bought a couple of 33lb bags of dog food, about 3 months worth for my dog. It is good for 1 year and better to have it now than run out because the supply was bought up.
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