Q. What changes, if any, have you made to your hand hygiene practices since learning about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak?
- 78% I wash my hands with soap and water more frequently.
- 58% I am more mindful about washing my hands for at least 20 seconds.
- 46% I use hand sanitizer more often.
- 10% I have not made any changes to my hand hygiene practices.
Q. What hygiene or cleaning products have you used more of since learning about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak?
- Hand soap – 69%
- Hand sanitizer – 59%
- Multi-purpose disinfectant wipes – 44%
- Multi-purpose spray disinfectant – 36%
- Paper towels – 35%
- Toilet or bathroom cleaner – 23%
- Bleach – 9%
- None of these products – 12%
Q. How are you primarily using disinfectants on surfaces in your home?
- 26% Use as recommnended on the label
- 16% Make a quick pass with a disinfectant wipe
- 16% Spray and leave until air dried
- 9% I don't use disinfectants
- 6% Unsure
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These results are the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted between March 18-19, 2020. For this survey, a sample of 1,005 adults age 18+ from the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii was interviewed online in English. The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, both waves of the poll have a credibility interval of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points for all respondents.
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