Bleach Kills the Coronavirus, Too

If you’ve braved the crowds at your local store only to find the disinfectant aisle picked clean, you might be absolutely freaking out right about now. Don’t lose all hope just yet: Coronavirus panic may have wiped out the national supply of hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes, but I bet your store still has plenty of…

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Author: A.A. Newton on Vitals, shared by A.A. Newton to Lifehacker

How Long Does the Coronavirus Live on Different Surfaces?

Will I get sick from opening a package? What about handling a library book? Is it safe to drink from a water fountain? What about lifting weights at the gym? Do I need to worry about my toddler’s habit of putting everything in his mouth? We know that the coronavirus can survive for a little while on surfaces, which…

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Author: Rachel Fairbank on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki to Lifehacker

Make a ‘Dirty Quarantini’ With Whatever Brine You Have in Your Fridge

It seems that a lot of us are going to be spending more time at home, which could lead to boredom, ennui, and a good bit of alcohol consumption. Twitter—which is a very fun place—seems to be excited about these potential “quarantinis,” which have two forms: “a regular martini you drink alone in your house,” and this…

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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker

How to Help the Service Workers in Your Life Right Now

As more and more communities shut down non-essential services, and as people begin self-quarantining in higher numbers, a lot of workers are going to be forced to stay home without pay. If you’re among the lucky who can work from home (or you’re getting paid time off), and you can still afford that cleaning person or…

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert