Walmart.com: 6 Essential Household Items That Are Hard to Find Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
03/21/2020 01:01 am EDT
Toilet Paper
Toilet paper has arguably been the most sought-after item since self-quarantining began. However, like a lot of the items on this list, it's largely due to over-buying items rather than any actual demand.
Currently, most toilet paper brands are either sold out online or labeled as "in-store purchase only," meaning customers will have to head out if they need to restock. And be prepared to shop around should their usual location be out.
Hand Sanitizer
Second only to toilet paper, hand sanitizer has become another sought-after item in the era of social distancing. While there are a handful of options are available online, some are marked up in price dramatically and most are only available in-store. And, like toilet paper, there may be a limit on the amount customers can buy in one trip.
Bleach
Bleach, one of the staples of cleaning and disinfecting, is also in short supply. While certain bleach-adjacent products and other cleaning solutions are available, bleach is either out of stock. Or requires a trip to the store to actually acquire one for now.
Paper Towels
One of the most popular toilet paper alternatives to turn to in a time of uncertainty, paper towels, are fairing a little bit better. Just not by much. Stacks of napkins are still available in some cases, as our luxury, two-toned paper towels. However, a standard pack of everyday rolls aren't available for purchase online.
Cleaning Sprays
This is where things start to loosen up a bit. Not every company's formula has items for sale on Walmart.com, though for those that aren't picky, there are quite a few products to choose from.
Bottled Water
Finally, it appears that the demand on bottled water has subsided a bit. Despite the fact that there was no water shortage as a result of the pandemic, bottled water was hard to come by for a spell. In fact, the chances of scoring some might be a little better online, depending on how well local stores have been able to keep it in stock.
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