You probably watched with us as medical masks disappeared from pharmacies, the price of which had previously increased a hundredfold, and as all kinds of antiseptics were sold out of supermarkets...
How the next wave of panic-driven consumers has swept away materials and ingredients that, with a little imagination and YouTube skills, can be turned into a face mask or homemade sanitizer.
While the assortment of stationary stores and pharmacies has been deprived of these two most important things today, you can still order anything on the Internet. A gas mask, a specialized respirator with a high level of protection, or a fabric mask that was actually sewn in a garage on the next street.
In short, the market economy still helps to partially fill the deficit of necessary goods or find a replacement. The enterprise of our fellow citizens leaves hope for a bright future for our country.
As for masks, there are conventionally three types:
● Disposable – according to WHO recommendations, such a mask should be worn for no more than a few hours; it is a basic recommendation.
● Reusable – they can be washed. In addition, some models use replaceable disposable filters.
● Respirators - equipped with an air valve and a nose clip. The standard of respirators recommended by the Ministry of Health is N95 or FFP2. But such filters are not easy to find as of 06.04.2020.
For the most part, reusable masks come with filters, which are only an additional layer in the mask, but not reliable protection. Therefore, such masks are not recommended for use by medical workers and other people who are in close contact with infected people. For other categories of citizens, such a mask can be a good option, since in addition to reusable use and replaceable filters, it is possible to purchase a protective mask with a pattern. After all, despite the frankly difficult situation with the hateful pandemic, a sense of humor should remain with us. And a smiley face on your mask can make many passersby smile under the mask.
Chinese doctors studied the spread of coronavirus using the example of bus passengers. There was an infected passenger on the bus. He became the source of infection for five passengers, and the remaining 11 were lucky and did not catch the virus. At the same time, seven of these 11 people who avoided infection were wearing masks.
In fact, the main benefit for society is that wearing a mask will prevent you from becoming a source of infection for other citizens. And you will also protect yourself if someone accidentally “coughs” in your face.
When buying a mask online, immediately dismiss ads like "specially designed mask against coronavirus." They do not exist in nature.
If you were unable to buy a mask, YouTube will help you – there are many videos about making masks, choose yours – and make one :)
Remember that you cannot touch the mask with your hands when it is on. You should remove it by holding the elastic bands.
It is important to understand: the mask itself is not protection - it is only one of the measures. Here, an antiseptic comes to the rescue - for reliable treatment of hands after you touch objects of common use. Including money - despite the fact that at the moment it is yours. After all, just a minute ago it was the cashier's money. And 10 minutes ago - that girl who just coughed. And in another minute you will pick up a ringing smartphone with your own hands. So, it also needs to be treated periodically.
Antiseptics have recently sold out very quickly along with alcohol-containing wipes. However, the product can also be made independently.
There are countless recipes on the Internet. The main thing is the mandatory content of an alcohol-containing ingredient (at least 60% alcohol content, according to some data, the optimal content is 70%). Glycerin is used as a skin moisturizer, which can be replaced with another, provided that it is soluble in water and alcohol and does not increase the toxicity of the finished composition. Hydrogen peroxide is used to inactivate microbial spores, and this is not the most active substance for hand disinfection ...
When using a sanitizer, pay attention to the manufacturer. It is better if there is evidence that the antiseptic is not made in artisanal conditions. There are often cases when people buy a “no name” antiseptic, without annotation, or with annotation without indicating the manufacturer. In this case, you need to consider the risk of getting a solution that does not kill the infection or is toxic. In short, if there is a choice, it is better to give it in favor of an antiseptic whose origin is not in doubt.
Our traditional line of business, by which most customers know us, is orthopedic products. But new times pose new challenges for us. And we will adapt our processes, which have been worked out over the years, to provide both wholesale and retail customers with products that are relevant today, in the right place and at the right time. You can see and buy personal protective equipment on our website in the relevant section.
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