Getting into my flat

[sparkster]

This is a question for the upper echelons of the BLF. As one of the “shielded “ ones, I’ve been isolating, in a small, one bedroom flat, for almost 4 weeks.. To outlive this pandemic, I am prepared to isolate for as long as it takes. I want to live long enough to hug my Family once again.

The only way covid can get into my flat is on mail or Groceries.. I have seen members ideas on how to deal with it, but I don’t like bleach.

Could we have some one take up our need for an effective spray to deal with this problem!! Who can lobby the Government on our behalf?? Can YOU??

[sassy59]

I doubt the government will be able to help sparkster. Frontline NHS workers don’t have all they need. yet.

You can get wipes or sprays that can help but a damp cloth rinsed in hot soapy water can be just as good.

Open mail and when finished, wash your hands well.

Stay safe xxxxx

[sparkster in reply to sassy59]

Thanks, seems hot soapy water does the trick.👍

[sassy59 in reply to sparkster]

Good news sparkster. Xxxx

[peege]

I leave my mail where it falls on the mat for a few days, after all, nothing can be urgent at the mo.

All the food that comes in gets thoroughly wiped with a microfibre cloth squeezed out in hot soapy water. A microfibre cloth is said to wipe away viruses & bacteria as well all other microscopic bits.

[sparkster in reply to peege]

👍👍👍😷

[knitter in reply to sparkster]

I use microfibre cloths with hot soapy water too......and leave the post for days.

My medications are delivered , these I take in wearing gloves.....and then leave for a few days.

[peege in reply to knitter]

I've got to go out and brave the pharmacy queue & shop in a mo to drop my prescription. I'll ask if it's possible for them to drop off to me just 3 minutes away.

I've also got a 'quarantine' bowl for cardboard packs, toothpaste, cupasoup, bags of nuts, I leave them for a few days like the mail..stay safe dear knitter xxx

[James48]

Hi soarkster, the virus does not affect mail or parcels according to the BBC.

[O2Trees in reply to James48]

Then the next day someone else says something else. Best to be cautious!

[peege]

They can say what they like James48, like sparkster I'm taking no chances.

[James48]

The virus cannot affect letters and parcels but obviously we cannot know if the postman is carrying it so makes sense to spray it and leave for a couple of days.

[O2Trees in reply to James48]

Exactly - that's the point.

[O2Trees]

Can I just point out that we should not be exposing ourselves to spray. It goes into the air and we breathe into our lungs. If a product comes as a spray it should be sprayed directly onto a cloth.

I was in a cafe once when the waitress came up and sprayed neat Mr. Muscle on our table, it nearly choked me.

[corriena in reply to O2Trees]

Soapy water works best

[Aingeful]

Before I bring anything into the house, I lay kitchen roll on my work surface. I bring shopping, mail etc in wearing gloves. I open mail and throw the envelopes away immediately. My shopping, anything that can be wiped down is. I transfer meat,fruit etc into my own bags /containers etc. and dispose of all packing. After all that,the kitchen roll goes in the bin ,the work surface is wiped down and my hands are surgically scrubbed!!😀 Phew!

[sparkster in reply to Aingeful]

Thanks A, that seems the most comprehensive system I’ve seen..

Need to add Food bags to my next online shop!! 😷👍X

[Ceab]

VIrkon tablets or spray. U can buy on eBay. It was recomended to me by my polish friend. It's super you can spray everything with it.