Frustrated with my other half, I just can’t get him to understand the risks

[elaine]

we're still disinfecting groceries. Likely not needed, but only takes a 10 minutes and since we're employing Draconian measures otherwise, why not take it to the max, IMHO. DH goes out 1X/week in mask/gloves to store. We put clothing in washer upon return--also likely unnecessary, but why not.

 

[rickandcindy23]

Fresh produce, especially tomatoes, seem like a good way to get the virus, with people prodding and touching them. I like Costco's sealed containers better. Sprouts near us is a great store. I should go there, but they never have everything I need. I always have to go to two stores, when that is my first stop.

I want to go to Costco. The spirit is willing, but the fear of getting sick is definitely there. I keep thinking I can make it through the next two weeks without going anywhere, but I am running out of healthy food.

 

[Panina]

Our PCP was very clear: Stay home and do not go to any store or anywhere. We got clearance from him to golf in our cart with no one else and since that is not an option anymore we are literally stuck here in the home 24x7 except to bring in boxes and letters and we take lots of precaution when handling them.

Sometimes there is no choice. Mom lives in NYC and whereas her PCP said to stay home, he also said not when You need medical attention. She has macular and whereas they moved her shot from April 24 to May 5 she has to go out in a cab to get the shot. No choice or she can go blind.

 

[VacationForever]

Sometimes there is no choice. Mom lives in NYC and whereas her PCP said to stay home, he also said not when You need medical attention. She has macular and whereas they moved her shot from April 24 to May 5 she has to go out in a cab to get the shot. No choice or she can go blind.

Agree. Somethings are unavoidable. Our PCP asked us to get a pulse oximeter and if our oxygen saturation drops to 85 then go to ER, otherwise stay home unless it is some kind of emergency.

 

[Luanne]

we're still disinfecting groceries. Likely not needed, but only takes a 10 minutes and since we're employing Draconian measures otherwise, why not take it to the max, IMHO. DH goes out 1X/week in mask/gloves to store. We put clothing in washer upon return--also likely unnecessary, but why not.

How do you do it so quickly? Dh said it took him an hour last time he shopped.

 

[bbodb1]

I've been disinfecting them as I pick them up off the shelves and placing them in bags that were washed/laundered at home...

 

[Conan]

Wait, really? Where did this happen, the story about the woman with the groceries? Bc I haven't heard about anything definitely being transferred from groceries or deliveries.

Rather than spray or wash them all, we put everything that comes into the house in 48+ hour quarantine. Amazon items, instacart and peapod deliveries, the mail and all the rest spend a couple of days in purdah, in the garage or segregated in the pantry or refrigerator. Our garage is not mouse-proof so food other than canned goods must come into the house. (We use rubber gloves to grab the mail or handle deliveries.)

 

[wackymother]

Rather than spray or wash them all, we put everything that comes into the house in 48+ hour quarantine. Amazon items, instacart and peapod deliveries, the mail and all the rest spend a couple of days in purdah, in the garage or segregated in the pantry or refrigerator. Our garage is not mouse-proof so food other than canned goods must come into the house. (We use rubber gloves to grab the mail or handle deliveries.)

That's basically what we do too. We leave the things we can for 24 hours in a front room, and we wash our hands 80 gazillion times a day. Outer boxes from deliveries and outer bags never come all the way into the house.

 

[Glynda]

If we go out on a walk, my husband will get real close to anyone who will talk to him. I have been helping make masks for fire department, and had to bring him along to bring in what I had cut,and there he is going right up to people.

Mother and I walk around the block most days. She too gets too close. I have to remind her to stay back several times. Because our sidewalks are so bad, she likes to walk in the street. Not much of a problem right now but often when on our very narrow street, cars have to wait for her. One guy rolled down his window right up beside her today and told her "You're doing good!" I was cringing at how close he was.

 

[Glynda]

Rather than spray or wash them all, we put everything that comes into the house in 48+ hour quarantine. Amazon items, instacart and peapod deliveries, the mail and all the rest spend a couple of days in purdah, in the garage or segregated in the pantry or refrigerator. Our garage is not mouse-proof so food other than canned goods must come into the house. (We use rubber gloves to grab the mail or handle deliveries.)

We leave today's newspaper outside for 24 hours. Always a day behind reading it. The mail goes on only one spot for 24 hours. The groceries are set out on the porch and I bring in what must go in the fridge or freezer right away and wash the containers with Dawn and water, rinse, dry, put away and then wash down the countertops, drawer/door handles, faucet & handle, etc., etc. I've been taking a lot of stuff out of its packaging and throwing away the boxes, etc. Yesterday, hubby brought them all in and set them on the kitchen counter and I couldn't get the job done before class. If I err, I hope that it is on the side of caution.

 

[Glynda]

Sometimes there is no choice. Mom lives in NYC and whereas her PCP said to stay home, he also said not when You need medical attention. She has macular and whereas they moved her shot from April 24 to May 5 she has to go out in a cab to get the shot. No choice or she can go blind.

My mother has macular too but we've never been told of a shot. What does your mother take?

 

[Panina]

My mother has macular too but we've never been told of a shot. What does your mother take?

Eylea for wet macular degeneration. Possibly your moms is still dry.

Mom is legally blind in her other eye since a child so preserving this eye as best as she can is a must.

 

[elaine]

How do you do it so quickly? Dh said it took him an hour last time he shopped.

DH shops in mask/gloves and bring them home. He rebags into clean bags in garage then puts bags on floor. Then, he takes items out an and puts on on side of counter. then sprays or wipes down each with disinfectant and moves to "clean" side of counter. Where we leave for at least 5 minutes. Then I put them up. Shelf stable items: spaghetti sauce, rice, cereal, etc. get left in garage for several days. We might or not sterile when we use it, depending on how long it stayed in garage.
Frozen foods get sprayed and then in freezer after 5 minutes.
Fresh veggies/fruit get washed with water.