This is one of the CDC’s recommended hand sanitizers.
If you don’t need this quantity, one of these 8 oz. bottles is the same unit price at Target ($1.98).
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RE: Germ-x Hand Sanitizer, Original with Pump, 8 Fl Ounce (Pack of 12), 96 Fl Oz $23.88 + FS w/Prime @ Amazon
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RE: Amazon: 50 Disposable Masks 3 PLY Blue $3.30 exp unk (takes approx 60 days to receive)
Is there reason to be skeptical of the safety/effectiveness of these low priced masks? I have no idea what was the typical cost of disposable 3 ply masks before Covid-19 hit. In April I was paying $1.50 for one of these (one mask, not one box!) at Wegmans, so this is a crazy price difference. Are these current low prices merely a reflection of supply finally catching up to demand?
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RE: 50-Count 3-Ply Disposable Face Masks $5.50 + Free Shipping EBAY (while they last)
Question: I just looked at 7 pages of product reviews and realized the same reviews are on almost every page. (?)
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RE: 50-Count 3-Ply Disposable Face Masks $5.50 + Free Shipping EBAY (while they last)
***These are currently down to $4.99 a box.
I tested the above suggestion to see if the middle layer would melt, not burn. Held a flame to it and sure enough, it melted. I also tried blowing out a candle while wearing the mask. Flame didn’t even move.
Just to see if it would be too hard to breathe while wearing two masks, I tried doubling up last night for grocery shopping. It was slightly more restrictive to breathe through but honestly not bad at all, and this is coming from someone who already has significant scar tissue in my lungs.
I will say that one of the ear loops came off while taking one of the masks out of the box. Not a deal-breaker for me, certainly not at this price.
I’m ordering more, for myself and for relatives that have been taking a risk by re-using similar masks to try to make them last longer. -
RE: Hand Sanitizing Alcohol Wipes, 50 Wipes/pk $2.99 + Free Shipping at Staples! exp unk
We have several extremely high-risk family members from age 6 to 94, so we can’t take Covid 19 lightly. When things started going downhill back in April we started using disinfectant cleaners at home and disinfectant wipes when out, for wiping down a credit card after using it, etc… Thought we were being careful till we found out that most disinfectants have a much longer “contact time” than we realized (the amount of time a surface needs to stay wet in order to kill the virus). Most need at least a few minutes. According to the CDC website, even Lysol spray which is one of the few the EPA has recommended so far and is probably the holy grail of disinfectants, needs at least 2 minutes to be effective. But 70% rubbing alcohol needs only 30 seconds. These wipes are 75%, so they’ll be perfect for keeping in our car to use when we’re out.
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RE: 50-Count 3-Ply Disposable Face Masks $5.50 + Free Shipping EBAY (while they last)
I ordered a box and they arrived Tuesday. At first they looked identical to the much higher-priced ones I’ve been buying at Wegmans at 10 for $7.99 (no idea who makes those; just a generic blue and white box that says "Earloop Masks, Premium Non-Medical Use, 3-Ply, High Quality, Melt-blown Fabric, made in China). But when I compared them further I noticed two differences: the inner white layer of the eBay mask is smooth while the inner layer of the Wegmans mask has more of a quilted look. That made me think the Wegmans mask might be better quality. But while wearing them, the Wegmans mask doesn’t move when I breathe in and out even with a close fit while the eBay mask does, and I’ve heard that’s a feature you should look for in a mask to show that it’s fitting snugly enough with few air gaps. All 50 look good, nose piece works well, ear loops seem fine and are even long enough that if needed you could tie a knot in each loop for a closer fit. At 50 for $5.50 these will be great for one-time use in fairly low-risk settings. I’ve read that some people wear two for added protection; haven’t tried that but guess it’d be worth the added peace of mind in a higher-risk situation.
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RE: 50ct Box of Disposable Masks $8.68 shipped EBAY (USA Based seller)
Great price but it doesn’t look like these have any kind of nose piece to pinch for a closer fit. Masks with that gap across the top make me uneasy.
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RE: Jergens Mild Soap for Face and Body, 3.5 Ounce Bar, 8 Count in 1 box $2.54 A/C + FS w/S&S @ Amazon
Deals like this are a great way to inexpensively pick up personal care items to donate to places like women’s shelters. Thanks OP.
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Check your email: Staples offer received today for $10 off a $10 in-store purchase
Just received an email from Staples for $10 off a $10 in-store purchase. Offer good till Feb. 29 (this Saturday).
Here’s the fine print:
†Valid in Staples® U.S. stores only. Limit one coupon per customer, nontransferable. Offer is subject to change or cancellation at any time. Min. purchase requirement must be met with purchases to which no other coupon applies. Tax not included in calculating the min. purchase. Not valid on desktop or laptop computers, tablets, Chromebooks, streaming devices, Amazon, Apple®, Bose®, Ink & Toner, Epson®EcoTank ® printers, Google™ products, HP Instant Ink, Samsung®, Staples®Protection & Tech Help, TI™ graphing calculators and accessories, gift cards, phone cards, postage stamps, computer workstation, direct mail services, faxing, custom-quoted orders, promotional products, scanning or self-service print. Each item purchased can only be discounted by one coupon, applied by cashier in the order received. Coupon not valid if purchased or sold and must be surrendered. Not valid on prior purchases or purchases made with Staples®Procurement or Convenience Cards. No cash/credit back. Coupon value applied pre-tax. Expires 2/29/2020.