14 Ways to Make Your Coronavirus Supplies Last Longer

Make your own disinfectants

You shouldn’t panic if you can’t find the brand-name sprays or wipes, says Nguyen.

“You may have some basic household products that will also do the trick to sanitize your home.” According to the CDC, a diluted bleach solution will work perfectly as a disinfectant. You can mix 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water, or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water. “Just remember to leave it on the surface for at least one minute,” she says.

According to the CDC and EPA, alcohol solutions with at least 70 percent alcohol in a spray bottle can also work for sanitizing surfaces. “If you’re running low on supplies, consider 3 percent hydrogen peroxide,” Nguyen suggests. While the CDC hasn’t approved it yet to kill COVID-19, she points out that experts say it can kill heartier viruses like rhinovirus, “so it will likely be effective as long as you let it sit on the cleaning surface for a minute before wiping away.”