Put together a wash kit that works without your usual sink
Think through a complete wash: water, soap, rinsing, and drying. A few supplies that work together are easier to use than a bag of unrelated wipes and bottles.
Pack a complete wash kit
Plan how you will wet, wash, rinse, dry, and dispose of used water. A basin and a clean towel can help when your usual sink is unavailable. Keep clean supplies separate from used clothing, dirty dishes, and flood-cleanup equipment.
Choose hand sanitizer by its alcohol content
Soap and water are the best choice in most situations. When they are unavailable, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. Sanitizer does not remove every germ or harmful chemical, and it works less well on visibly dirty or greasy hands. Supervise young children.
Use each kind of wipe for its intended job
Body wipes remove dirt from skin. They are not automatically hand sanitizers or surface disinfectants. Read each label, keep products for different jobs separate, and follow disposal directions. Never use surface-disinfecting wipes on skin.
Check whether tap water is safe for washing
Handwashing with tap water may be allowed during some boil-water advisories, but a do-not-use advisory calls for different precautions. Follow local instructions. Keep a separate safe-water supply for times when your normal water cannot be used.
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