Last Updated on December 10, 2020
Going to a grocery store can be an epic battle due to the current health crisis. It is an unfair fight that we have against invisible enemies that are always lurking, and, unfortunately, it is not a film; it is the harsh reality.
That way, in order not to give respite to these mortal enemies (germs) and to fight for all that we have most sacred – our health and the well-being of the people around us, we have prepared a list of 7 effective solutions to avoid germs when grocery shopping.
1. Go Shopping During Less Crowded Times
Due to all this climate of fear and security, we believe that it is difficult for you to have to leave your home, especially when you have to go shopping and meet other people. Therefore, one of the best tricks you should follow to avoid germs when grocery shopping is to shop during off-peak hours. The opening hours of supermarkets are varied and vary from region to region. However, one of the best options is to go shopping when the supermarket is opening, as early as 7 or 8 am. This way, you can avoid contact with large groups of people and maintain the recommended social safety distance. It is also worth noting that most stores disinfect their commercial surfaces during the night, which means that in the morning, they are totally free of germs and bacteria, making your shopping experience much safer. The Importance of Special Hours Please note that there are commercial outlets that offer special hours for the elderly, doctors, nurses, or other risky professions during this period. And as such, you should be aware of this, because that way you have the supermarket all to yourself. And that is a huge guarantee of safety in the fight against this viral disease.
2. Take the Cart or the Shopping Basket? With Disposable Gloves and Disinfectant!
When you go shopping, you should be aware that this infectious virus has made everything different and that you should not expose yourself to anything. It is an invisible war scenario, and you must think of everything before things happen. You know that you will have to pick up the shopping cart or shopping bag, touch the products on the shelves, open the refrigerators in the frozen areas, among other situations that require action on your part. How to avoid germs? You must be equipped with a mask on your face and disposable gloves on your hands so that they do not touch anything because germs can be housed on any surface. On the other hand, you should use disinfectant wipes to clean handles on shopping carts or shopping baskets before picking them up because you don’t know if the person who used it before you is infected or not. Use a cloth disinfected with alcohol spray, a wet wipe, or even sanitizing wipes to clean all the materials with which you come into contact. Only then will you be more protected. Avoid Touching the Face While Shopping There is no use wearing a mask, disposable gloves, or other types of sanitizing products if you put your hands on your face while shopping. How to avoid touching your face? It is quite difficult to avoid because, on average, and without realizing it, a person touches his face about 20 times an hour. And it is very easy to touch a contaminated surface and accidentally touch your face to scratch your nose or eyes. Therefore, you should avoid putting your hands on your face because you are at serious risk of contracting this viral infection.
