Regular hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from germs that cause gastrointestinal diseases and respiratory infections such as the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These infections can make you sick and cause serious complications. When you touch a contaminated surface, object, or people’s hands and touch your; eyes, nose, […]
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How to make hand sanitizer gel in COVID-19 lockdown
One of the best protective measures against Coronavirus is proper handwashing. The World Health Organisation recommends washing your hands with soap and water as often as possible to remove dirt, all types of germs, and chemicals on hands. However, when there is no immediate access to soap and water, alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at […]
How to make disinfectant wipes from your home
Disinfectant wipes can be used to wipe down commonly touched surfaces and items such as countertops, doorknobs, keys, faucets, etc. Germs such as the novel Coronavirus can survive up to several hours on surfaces. Wiping them down with disinfecting wipes helps to remove dirt and kill germs on them. Just like most essential items, disinfecting […]
How to make face masks from fabrics at home
As coronavirus spreads, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks have become so scarce that even front-line health workers who are in desperate need of them have been unable to get an adequate quantity. Face masks protect you and others from spreading or contracting the virus through respiratory droplets. With the scarcity of face […]
How to make toilet paper during lockdown
The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to a widespread scarcity of essential items. Thankfully, toilet paper is not one of those scarce items yet. However, toilet paper is an item that can quickly run out as more states in Nigeria commence or extend lockdown measures. If you cannot make use of other alternatives, here […]
How to make disinfectant spray against Covid-19 virus
Finding proper cleaning products such as disinfectants which can kill off germs on surfaces within minutes, has become difficult due to mass shortage as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. If you cannot find one, the alternative would be to make an effective disinfectant at home with any of the options below. How to make […]