5 things that 2020 changed forever in our homes

At the beginning of 2020, the world was shocked by a pandemic, which left its mark not only on the economy, but also on all areas of a person’s life, including his attitude to cleaning and housekeeping. We have developed new habits that are unlikely to change anytime soon. Our way of life will no longer be the same, although, however, some of them do not interfere with our lives.

There is a supply of medical masks in the house

Previously, we could hardly boast that we had about a dozen spare masks in our first aid kit. However, even if so, it’s unlikely that anyone would attach any importance to their presence. Now masks are everywhere and always relevant. We constantly check their quantity to see if it is enough or if we need to buy more.

Buying medical masks has become an integral part of our lives.

Whiteness is worth its weight in gold

Remember how at the beginning of 2020, out of all the household chemical stores, products containing chlorine were the first to be swept off the shelves. Of course, the good old “Belizna” was especially popular, which since Soviet times was famous for its super-effective fight against germs and bacteria. And also a hellish smell.

Now this composition is actively used when cleaning the house. They wash the floor, treat plumbing fixtures, wipe handles and switches. Today, such fanaticism has subsided a little, but “Whiteness” still remains on our shelves.And when it runs out, the supply will certainly be replenished.

We began to choose cleaning products more carefully

With the advent of the pandemic, we began to pay more attention to those products that are designed for cleaning different surfaces. This includes dishwashing detergent, floor cleaning gels, and universal compositions for cleaning everything in general. Nowadays people prefer that the bottle must be marked “with antibacterial effect” or “for disinfection”.

We pay special attention to the dirtiest places in the house

In general, the dirtiest place is not the toilet, as many are accustomed to believe. There are others places, which we often forget about while cleaning, and they are the breeding ground for bacteria and microbes.

You will be surprised, but this is a trash can, a pipe behind the toilet, switches and sockets, handles of entrance and interior doors, lighting fixtures and even window sills. And it was 2020 that told us that it is not the toilet that needs to be constantly cleaned, but these items we have forgotten. Especially handles, switches, tank buttons - everything that constantly comes into contact with human hands.

Toilet paper supply

It is not clear why, but at the beginning of 2020, it was the shortage of toilet paper that became a problem for many people. Moreover, this affected not only Russia, but also other countries. The reason for this became known a little later. In China, where, in fact, it all began, toilet paper was not used entirely for its intended purpose. Clever Chinese bought rolls as an alternative to gloves. If they needed to open a door or press a button in an elevator, they would tear off a piece from the roll and use it as a napkin.