What to buy during self-isolation

Hygiene products

It is now more important than ever to keep a house clean, because the coronavirus lives on surfaces for a long time. Here's what you need.

Soap

The boom in antiseptics has led to a sharp increase in prices for this product and all kinds of home experiments with alcohol-containing liquids. But do not forget that there is an easier and equally reliable way to disinfect your hands - soap and water. Stock up on your favorite soap and wash your hands thoroughly for 20 seconds. Do not give up this protection measure because it seems too simple.

What to buy

Solid antibacterial soap (3 pcs) from the Belgorod soap factory, 299 rubles →
Liquid soap (5 l) from Grass Milana, 243 rubles →
Liquid soap (500 ml) from Natura Siberica, 134 rubles →
Aquaelle Medical antibacterial toilet soap, 79 rubles →

Towels

Since you are constantly at home, you have to wipe the surfaces and hands more often. This means more rags and towels are required. If you are used to washing them once every couple of weeks, reconsider your habits and do it every few days.

What to buy

A set of cotton bath towels from Vyshnevolotsk Textile, 689 rubles →
Bath towel from Guten Morgen, 592 rubles →
Terry bath towel from Aquarelle, 502 rubles →
A set of bath towels made of cotton and bamboo from Karna, 1 146 rubles →

Disinfectant wipes

They come in handy to disinfect your phone and other things that you often take with dirty hands.

What to buy

Disinfecting alcohol wipes from Ecolab, 1,489 rubles →
Alcohol-coated wipes from Unicorn Med, 799 rubles →
A set of antibacterial wipes from Aquaelle, 99 rubles →

Disposable gloves

You shouldn't wear them all the time, but when you touch potentially contaminated items, such as money in a store, or care for someone who is sick, they will protect you from the virus. Provided that you remove them carefully and do not reuse them.

What to buy

Disposable nitrile gloves (100 pcs) from Okira, 1,690 rubles →
Disposable nitrile gloves (25 pcs) from Aviora, 1,425 rubles →
Disposable latex gloves (100 pcs) from Paclan, 1 100 rubles →
Disposable polyethylene gloves (100 pcs) from Unibob, 305 rubles →

Food

You should not shop as if there is a long-term hunger ahead. But now you have to go to the store less often (and if you are sick, do not go at all), so it is worth making small supplies.

Products with a long shelf life

Cereals, legumes, canned food, frozen meat and vegetables - all this will help you to eat well. Also, remember that food affects your mood, so buy at least some of the foods that you usually enjoy.

What to buy

Canned ham (230 g) from Ruzkom, 106 rubles →
Buckwheat (8 kg) from Voskhod, 980 rubles →
Couscous (450 g) from Mistral, 89 rubles →
Shredded oatmeal from Garnec, 80 rubles →
Beans in tomato sauce (415 g) from Heinz, 99 rubles →

Coffee and tea

You don't go to your favorite coffee shop, so get everything to make drinks at home. Let a good cup of tea or coffee in the morning help you to cheer up and tune in to work.

What to buy

Coffee beans (1 kg) Norr Meilanrost, 709 rubles →
Coffee beans (1 kg) Jardin Espresso Gusto, 683 rubles →
Coffee beans (1 kg) Veronese Arabica Brazil, 597 rubles →
Ground coffee (250 g) Egoiste Espresso, 309 rubles →
Black leaf tea with rose and bergamot aroma from Greenfield, 242 rubles →
Flower and herbal tea "Atlayskiy circle" from Brusnikatea, 186 rubles →

Medicines

First aid kit

If you do not have a serious illness or injury, it is better not to go to the hospital, but to treat yourself: you will reduce the burden on local doctors, and also minimize the risk of contracting coronavirus while sitting in line. So get ready to give yourself and your loved ones first aid.

Buy bandages and hydrogen peroxide for cuts, cooling compresses for bruises and sprains, pain relievers, and stomach remedies (something for constipation, diarrhea, and cramps). And stock up on medications that you drink regularly. Ideally three months in advance.

Coronavirus kit

Let's say you are infected. If the disease is mild and does not require hospitalization, you may be able to alleviate its symptoms.

Antipyretic. For example, paracetamol. If you are taking it and your temperature does not drop, see your doctor.
Cough medicine. This can be syrup, spray, or lozenges. Also consider a humidifier. It will make life much easier when coughing, including helping you sleep better.
Remedy for the common cold. It is rare with coronavirus, but just in case, you can buy sprays that relieve mucosal edema.

What to buy

Antiseptic agent with hydrogen peroxide (1 l), 1 700 rubles →
Antiseptic agent with chlorhexidine (150 ml) from "911.", 499 rubles →
Antiseptic agent with hydrogen peroxide (140 ml) from Kuro Hana, 299 rubles →
Medical bandage 14 cm wide, 169 rubles →

Everything for work and fight boredom

It is not known how long self-isolation will take, so think about your activities during this time.

Electronics

A breakdown of a smartphone and other equipment is always a headache, but now it can deprive you of the opportunity to work and keep in touch with the world. If your finances allow, upgrade the essentials, such as a lousy router or a laptop that is running on its last legs.

What to buy

Laptop Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM, 25 990 rubles →
Laptop ASUS F540BA-GQ677, 18 990 rubles →
Smartphone Oppo A5 2020, 10,990 rubles →
Wi-Fi router TP-Link Archer C20 V5.0, 2 390 rubles →

Hobby materials

Maybe you have long wanted to do embroidery or electronics? Stock up on essential tools and master new hobbies.

What to buy

Electrician's set of 27 items from Inforce, 2 214 rubles →
A set of tools for repairing electronics from Gigant, 998 rubles →
Embroidery kit "Starry Night" from Riolis, 677 rubles →
Embroidery kit "Little hedgehog" from Riolis, 248 rubles →

Products for joint recreation

You have to spend 24 hours a day with your family. Good board games or new books that can be read to children will help to diversify this time.

What to buy

Board game "Game of Thrones" from Hobby World, 3,990 rubles →
Board game "Colonizers" from Hobby World, 2,354 rubles →
Board game "Munchkin" from Hobby World, 990 rubles →
Board game "Rick and Morty: Suck It All" from Hobby World, 890 rubles →
"The Adventures of a Gherkin", D. J. Gigi, publishing house "MYTH", 758 rubles →
"Saga of the eel", Patrick Svensson, publishing house "MYTH", 630 rubles →