Mobile Sanitizing Kit

[ShapeShifter]

Have to admit that when it comes to doing things for myself, I can be a bit nit picky and tend to go overboard.

So my concerns about possible COVID-19 transferring to me and then to the Trike after making fuel and restroom stops were a nagging concern. This had me thinking of ways to sanitize my hands afterwards and at a minimum keep the control surfaces I constantly touch on the trike clean.

I put together two Sanitizing Kits, one for the Trike and one for the Cages:

• 4.5oz Spray Bottle w/91% Isopropyl Alcohol (to spray on surfaces before touching)

• Pair of Protective Gloves

• EarLoop Masks (for use as needed)

• Paper Towel Sheets (to wipe gas pump key pads, touch screens & Pump Handles

• Hand Sanitizer plus alcohol are applied to gloves before removal and restoring & finally applying to hands before remounting the trike.

Might seam a bit much, but it sure is comforting knowing that trike, cages and myself are sanitized after all stops.

 

[GARYD]

That might be a bit much, but if it makes you feel better - go for it. It sure can't hurt.

I also made my own sanitizer = 91% isopropyl alcohol/aloe vera gel and tea tree oil. All I do is spray down (really good) my hands after I get gas. Not wasting it on key pad or handle. I do the same thing after going to the store. So far so good. I haven't been around people so I don't wear a mask - can't find one anyway.

I use my knuckles on the key pad and also spray my credit card before putting it away.

The ONLY thing I'm worried about is toilet paper. I haven't been able to find any for the last 2-1/2 weeks and our normal supply is getting critical. One roll will last me a couple weeks, but my wife has IBS and goes through 1 to 2 rolls of TP a day. Thank god I have all those damn H-D t-shirts that I can cut up.

Good luck tanker, stay safe and "May the Spray be with you" LOL

USMC 3rd Tank Battalion 1963 - 1967

 

[paws]

We can’t get alcohol, and toilet paper is obsolete unless you happen to be one of the first 15 people in the store. They do have a 2 limit per customer but i am a single person and don’t have 20 relatives following me to the store who individually check out as 1 customer each.

 

[Trampas]

I understand all of this, now for me I can't find the alcohol, aloe vera to make my own sanitizer, can't even find store bought sanitizer, hard to believe these companies are not producing more to get in the pipe line, have looked every where here for it and all out of stock, can't find any masks either, I guess I'm a little slow on the take, should have been quicker on the draw to these supplies I guess.

As for getting gas I will use a walmart plastic bag to pump my gas, I carry liquid hand soap, a little pump bottle of water and a hand towel to wash hands when done getting gas, the bag goes into the garbage bin at the station. I filled my truck before this thing hit so I'm good for awhile, the trike hasn't been dug out of winter storage yet, yea I know kick me, LOL

I was lucky before this covid19 hit, I picked up some toilet paper before this hit, so I'm good for awhile, when I do go to the grocery store I look for it, no such luck, can't believe how empty the store shelves are at Wal Mart, just can't believe it, this is not normal.

All for now Trampas

 

[vwbug72501]

Here's a suggestion for alcohol...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everclear_(alcohol)

Here's CDC's recommendations for masks...https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

I heard on the tube somewhere that a doubled up sheet of paper towel behind the T shirt mask would provide additional protection. Not unlike the bandanna mask.

We've had more success finding TP around here ( much more rural than Glen Ellyn for sure) at the smaller (Dollar General, Family Dollar, etc.) stores than at the big box or grocery stores.

Hope this helps.

 

[ShapeShifter]

That might be a bit much, but if it makes you feel better - go for it. It sure can't hurt.I also made my own sanitizer = 91% isopropyl alcohol/aloe vera gel and tea tree oil. All I do is spray down (really good) my hands after I get gas. Not wasting it on key pad or handle. I do the same thing after going to the store. So far so good. I haven't been around people so I don't wear a mask - can't find one anyway.I use my knuckles on the key pad and also spray my credit card before putting it away.The ONLY thing I'm worried about is toilet paper. I haven't been able to find any for the last 2-1/2 weeks and our normal supply is getting critical. One roll will last me a couple weeks, but my wife has IBS and goes through 1 to 2 rolls of TP a day. Thank god I have all those damn H-D t-shirts that I can cut up. Good luck tanker, stay safe and "May the Spray be with you" LOLUSMC 3rd Tank Battalion 1963 - 1967

I have an Autoimmune Disease and I'm regularly plagued with Upper Respiratory Bacterial Infections and have occasionally dealt with bouts of Bronchitis. This winter's been a tough one with reoccurring Upper Respiratory Respiratory Infections and a painful Ear Infection. So I get panicky about just being near folks with common colds, and aging isn't helping my medical situation. Gonna have to make me a concoction using Tea Tree Oil. I do have have a good supply of Hydrogen Peroxide. But finding 91% Alcohol is near impossible. Stores now have an ample supply of paper products and Bottle Water.

Oh!...I was actually an Administrative Type assigned to Armoured Battalion Maintenance Shop Office. Tanks were nearby, but I've never been inside one.lol

Be safe out there and enjoy when you can...Wes

We can’t get alcohol, and toilet paper is obsolete unless you happen to be one of the first 15 people in the store. They do have a 2 limit per customer but i am a single person and don’t have 20 relatives following me to the store who individually check out as 1 customer each.

As mentioned above, paper products and bottle water are no longer an issue after limited were placed. However, 91% Isopropyl Alcohol isn't available in any Pharmacy or Grocery Stores. Do have ample supply of Hydrogen Peroxide.

Like you, I'm truly a single shopper and also have no relative's backing me up with extra item at the checkout station.:laugh:

Wish you well and blessings to us all....Wes

 

[1dn5up]

I have an Autoimmune Disease and I'm regularly plagued with Upper Respiratory Bacterial Infections and have occasionally dealt with bouts of Bronchitis. This winter's been a tough one with reoccurring Upper Respiratory Respiratory Infections and a painful Ear Infection. So I get panicky about just being near folks with common colds, and aging isn't helping my medical situation. Gonna have to make me a concoction using Tea Tree Oil. I do have have a good supply of Hydrogen Peroxide. But finding 91% Alcohol is near impossible. Stores now have an ample supply of paper products and Bottle Water.

Oh!...I was actually an Administrative Type assigned to Armoured Battalion Maintenance Shop Office. Tanks were nearby, but I've never been inside one.lol

Be safe out there and enjoy when you can...Wes

As mentioned above, paper products and bottle water are no longer an issue after limited were placed. However, 91% Isopropyl Alcohol isn't available in any Pharmacy or Grocery Stores. Do have ample supply of Hydrogen Peroxide.

Like you, I'm truly a single shopper and also have no relative's backing me up with extra item at the checkout station.:laugh:

Wish you well and blessings to us all....Wes

Wes , if you can’t find rubbing alcohol , cheep vodka also works. Lots of it around. This is not a joke ! Don’t dilute, use straight. Grain alcohol also works. Soak baby wipes in them for shopping carts etc.

 

[ShapeShifter]

I had 2 1/2 boxes of the 50 count Earloop Masks on hand from my annual buy last year. I always have a supply on hand for yard work during Spring Pollen Season and Fall Yard Cleanup. Handy for dusty work inside too. I'm always trying to avoid getting Sinusitis, where the drainage can cause Bacterial Respiratory Infections, which could lead to more serious respiration problems. The gloves I buy in 100 ct boxes and always keep on hand to wear when cleaning guns after trips to the range.

Never thought in my lifetime I'd be using these and needing other hard to find cleaning products due to a Global Pandemic. I guess the Preppers are saying, who's laughing at us now.

Wes , if you can’t find rubbing alcohol , cheep vodka also works. Lots of it around. This is not a joke !

Thanks!!

 

[trikermutha]

For those looking for TP. Go to Sams Club just after they open , 9 am in Illinois. I been finding TP at Sams Club and at the right time online.

Even found bulk sanitizer but needed a dispenser. Comes in handy around the house.

Been carrying disinfecting wipes to the store to wipe the card and hands. Just pull one sheet out and carry it around while I shop or get gas.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Ya know, I can understand the shortage of masks and protective gloves, considering the need of those for the extra medical personnel, first responders and front line supporters who are helping to keep supplies and needed services available. But I cannot wrap my head around why others have the mind set that says, I need to stockpile outrageous amounts of toilet paper, paper towels, loaves of bread and water.

It's slowly becoming clear that with the limits now put in place on those items, along with the supply chain gradually catching up, that there would have been enough for all, if folks would have just bought what they usually needed. There has to be a lot of molded bread out there!:xzqxz:

 

[paws]

:Agree: Guess they had to run out and buy a freezer to ram it all into... well that cost them the price of the freezer plus the extra electricity to keep it running for years.

Some of those freezers tend to suck large amounts of electric dollars. I know..I had one for several years and even though it was rated the latest and greatest 5-star Energy Efficient unit, when i gave it away I was shocked at my lower electric bill. I did appreciate having the convenience of it at the time.

 

[1dn5up]

Got 2 refrigerators with bottom freezers. This is the first time I found the bottom :clapping: Smoked up a nice 5lb picnic ham from 2018 yesterday . Still good , well actually it was fantastic . Got plenty for some soup , pulled pork sandwiches, and what ever else to be figured out.

Now to smoke up the other one in there at the glamp when we can brake out of here .

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

I was lucky had 3 big bottles of alcohol when this hit,alo vera is not to be found so i ordered vegetable glycerin and scented oil on line makes great hand sanitizer. Keep a spray bottle in the trike and the truck.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Awoke much too early this morning around 4:30am. Feeling restless, I grabbed the tablet off the night stand and began searching to see if 91% Isopropyl Alcohol was available anywhere within a 50 mile radius. CVS and Walgreens resulted in no joy. Thought, for the heck of it give Walmart.com another shot, my last search was Sunday with no luck. Entered my zip code and to my surprise there was stock showing available for "in-store purchase only", at a store 30 miles north of me.

By day break I was dressed and wearing chaps, leather jacket, gloves, bandana tied over face and 3/4 Helmet w/face shield on, I hit the road. Walked in the store in full riding gear, making a beeline to the pharmacy department. Was delighted to see about 12-15 91% bottles in the 32oz size on the lower shelf. A little placard said, limited one per customer, so bought one and left to go fill up the trike. At the gas station I removed all my riding gear and went back through a different door dressed in regular street clothes and shamelessly bought a second bottle.:blush: This should be enough to last me through the remainder of the year.

To celebrate my good fortune, I rode a wide loop back home, getting in 103 miles before returning home at 10:30am. Temp has now moved up to the lower 70's. Unfortunately, more rain forecasted for the entire weekend and temps suppose to drop back to lower 60's next week.

Feel really blessed to have things as good as they are!!.......Wes

 

[paws]

:clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping:

You did good Wes!!

 

[rhino 2]

By day break I was dressed and wearing chaps, leather jacket, gloves, bandana tied over face and 3/4 Helmet w/face shield on, I hit the road. Walked in the store in full riding gear, making a beeline to the pharmacy department. Was delighted to see about 12-15 91% bottles in the 32oz size on the lower shelf. A little placard said, limited one per customer, so bought one and left to go fill up the trike. cl At the gas station I removed all my riding gear and went back through a different door dressed in regular street othes and shamelessly bought a second bottle.:blush: This should be enough to last me through the remainder of the year.

Feel really blessed to have things as good as they are!!.......Wes

I do the same at the free food sample carts at Costco.........

 

[ISP-FL]

I think at the first signs of a toilet paper shortage families who were spending all their time at home instead of going to work and school panicked big time. A lot of them were used to craping at work and school, now all that throne time would be spent at home. So families that used 3 or 4 rolls a week figured they would need 10 or 12 rolls a week.

 

[Trampas]

There is a Walmart 18 miles from me, it says it has 4 bottles left, thought about driving there but it has said that for the last 4 days so I'm sure it is not right, IMHO Walmart web site sucks, they don't update like they should, when I went shopping during senior hour Tues the night before said my bread was out of stock, go figure, it wasn't plus a few other brands that said out of stock which wasn't true.

As for toilet paper they had a incident here awhile back around 50 miles SW of me at a dollar general store, a guy pulled a gun on a man over toilet paper, he thought he was taking to much I guess, really can't remember the whole story, the article said they was thinking of charging the man with the gun, don't know if they did or not, but I do know I wouldn't be pulling a gun on somebody over toilet paper, for cying out loud, what is this world coming to.

All for now Trampas

 

[ShapeShifter]

There is a Walmart 18 miles from me, it says it has 4 bottles left, thought about driving there but it has said that for the last 4 days so I'm sure it is not right, IMHO Walmart web site sucks, they don't update like they should, when I went shopping during senior hour Tues the night before said my bread was out of stock, go figure, it wasn't plus a few other brands that said out of stock which wasn't true.

As for toilet paper they had a incident here awhile back around 50 miles SW of me at a dollar general store, a guy pulled a gun on a man over toilet paper, he thought he was taking to much I guess, really can't remember the whole story, the article said they was thinking of charging the man with the gun, don't know if they did or not, but I do know I wouldn't be pulling a gun on somebody over toilet paper, for cying out loud, what is this world coming to.

All for now Trampas

There are four Walmart stores within 50 miles of me. Two are in rural communities, one 21 miles to the east and one 30 miles north. The other two are in the larger populated Texarkana Arkansas & Texas metro area 40 miles west. The online stock status is usually more accurate for the rural stores, I suspect that due to the amount of traffic at the metro stores, more effort is placed on getting product on the shelves, than updating the network with accurate inventory balances. Management likely focuses on their sales numbers and allocate their resources likewise. Their attitude may be, get it on the shelves and let "first come first served" take care of availability.:laugh:

Not really a doom and gloom kind of person. But when I first became aware of the panic buying of large numbers of guns and ammo online, and at brick and morter stores. I told my kids and close friends to be very much aware that there are now a lot of panicky and frustrated individuals out there with more guns in their homes, likely in their cars and carried on their person. Many of these are new gun owners that have little to no training on safety and correct operation of firearms. We also know that many of them are likely to be half a bubble off plumb! :AGGHH:

Their levels of frustration and anxiety will further escalate soon, as they begin to realize they now have large amounts of much needed dollars (spent as cash or credit charges which are now becoming due) and for many there's no income due to job furloughs or business shut downs. Pawn Shops will not be a viable solution to get immediate cash, as they will become saturated with new used guns as well as ammo. It's going to be a sobering reality to an awfully lot of people who are already teetering on the edge!!

Hopefully, the situation you described isn't a sign of unpleasant and dangerous behaviors to come.

Wish you well and be safe......Wes