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With Hantavirus Cases Rising in 2026, Is Your Home Safe?
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items With the latest Hantavirus outbreak, the thought of another Covid is giving me panic attacks. Yes, the odds of it hapening with Hantavirus are astronomically low but nonetheless… Better safe than sorry. So I've curated the definitive shopping checkli...
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Rodent-Proofing
Personal Protection
Cleaning Supplies
Rodent-Proofing
I had no idea steel wool was a great rodent deterrent. They don't like chewing it so it works wonders around areas where rodents like to scurry in (HVAC, garages, pipes). Also, steel wool is great for polishing.
Homax Rhodes American Steel Wool Medium Coarse, Grade 2, 12 Pads
This insulating foam sealent works amazing. Use it with the steel wool and keep critters away.
3-Pack GREAT STUFF Pestblock 12 oz Insulating Foam Sealant
This 100% silicone sealant is waterproof and mold resistant. Use it to seal off small nooks around windows and such. Dries fast and always handy to have around
(2 pack) GE Advanced Silicone Window & Door Sealant, Pack of 1, Clear 10.1 fl oz Cartridge
This nail-on rubber garage door seal is awesome. It keeps your garage draft free and more importantly, critter free too. A must have
Frost King® G16H Nail-on Rubber Garage Door Bottom Seal, 2-1/4" X 16', Black
Personal Protection
N95 respirators are great for Hantavirus protection. And always handy to have stocked up
3M N95 Respirator 8511, Cool Flow Valve, White, Stretchable, 2 Safety Masks
This 3M Multi-Purpose P100 Air-Purifying Respirator 62023HA1C protects against mold, lead, and various sprays from coatings and sealants. Sounds good to me. Buying it
3M Multi-Purpose P100 Air-Purifying Respirator 62023HA1C, Gray
This full-face gas mask offers impact resistance and anti-fog features, effectively blocking organic vapors, irritating gases, pollen, dust, and airborne particles when used with filters. That sounds amazing. Buying this one too. Is there such a thin...
Full Face Respirator Gas Mask: 6800 Reusable Respirator Mask with Filters 60921 & 2097 - Dust Mask Anti Fog Against Organic Vapor Fumes Gases for Spray Paint Chemicals Epoxy Resin Welding Sanding
Better safe. This masks are always going to be needed in our lifetime…
Equate Earloop Disposable Face Masks, Blue, 25 Count
Cleaning Supplies
If cleaning with harsh chemicals you must use heavy duty nitrile gloves. These ones are great.
ThxToms 5 Pair Heavy Duty Nitrile Cleaning Gloves, Reusable & Chemical Resistant for Household to Industrial Use, Latex Free, Green (small) - Walmart.com
These reusable rubber gloves are very good quality too.
Libman Black Industrial Grade Rubber Blended Reusable Gloves
These disposable gloves a great and sturdy. When cleaning droppings you need to wear disposable gloves
Great Value Nitrile Disposable Gloves, One Size, 100 Count
These black Grease Monkey nitrile gloves are nice and thick. Very sturdy. Highly recommend them
Grease Monkey Nitrile Disposable Gloves, Latex Free, Touchscreen, Black, Large, 50 Pack
Bleach kills Hantavirus. Mix 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. Thoroughly soak the area for 10 minutes before wiping.
Great Value Low Splash Bleach, 81 fl oz
More concentrated bleach. Works great. Keep out of reach of kids and furbabies. We stock up on this bleach. Highly recommend it
(4 pack) Great Value Concentrated Liquid Bleach, 121 fl oz
I'm turning into Adrian Monk! So many bleach options. Clorox® Ultra Germicidal Bleach is another must buy for us
Clorox® Ultra Germicidal Bleach, 121 Oz, Case Of 3
Bounty paper towels are great and sturdy. And remember when cleaning rodent waste you must never sweep it up. This just blows the spores up into the air. You spray, soak, and wipe up with disposable towels.
Bounty Paper Towels Select-A-Size White, 10 Triple Rolls, 123 Sheets Per Roll
Great Value paper towels are more budget friendly option
Great Value Everyday Strong Paper Towels, 6 Triple Rolls, Split Sheets
These paper towels are actually really great.
Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels, 6 Triple Rolls
Don't get mad, get Glad! The best trash bags
Glad ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, 13 Gallon, Gain Original with Febreze Freshness, 140 Bags
Hefty ultra strong trash bags are another must have.
Hefty Ultra Strong 13 Gallon Trash Bags, Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, Pink, Fabuloso Watermelon Scent, 110 Bags
Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, 300 Count, 4 Pack only $12. A bargain
Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, 300 Count, 4 Pack
Equate Antibacterial Hand Wipes are always a must have
(3 pack) Equate Antibacterial Hand Wipes, Citrus Scent, 40 Wipes
These wipes are fragrance and alcohol free. A great choice for many of us
(2 pack) MightyGood. 40 Count Wipe Those Hands Antibacterial Wipes, Fragrance and Alcohol Free (1 Pack) MGSWTH40CT16
Alcohol wipes. Always needed
(2 pack) Equate 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes, 40 Wipes