With the coronavirus being ruled a pandemic by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), everyone is now focused on the possibility of being quarantined. You may have headed to the store in order to stock up on cleaning supplies like cleansers and hand sanitizer for your family, only to find that the shelves are empty.
Online shopping doesn't seem to be any better, with major online outlets stopping price gougers who hoarded hand sanitizer to profit off the coronavirus. In a jam? Here's how to make your own hand sanitizer in 15 minutes.
Does hand sanitizer help prevent the spread of the coronavirus?
What are the possible side effects from overusing hand sanitizer?
There are some side effects that can happen with overusing hand sanitizer. These include the drying out of your skin with potential cracking and even a burning discomfort. If your skin becomes too dry, it can crack and bleed, allowing the germs to infiltrate your skin and into your bloodstream.
Keep hand sanitizer with an alcohol content away from young children as well. Ingesting hand sanitizer could lead to alcohol poisoning.
Remember, hand-washing is still key
Washing your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds is the best defense against coronavirus. When possible, head to the sink rather than grabbing the bottle of hand sanitizer. This will not only save on the resources needed when soap and water is not available but will also help prevent the drying and cracking of your skin that could possibly lead to infection.
