Personal Protective Equipment Delivery or Pickup

A face mask is a covering that stretches over the nose and mouth to help protect against the spread of germs and viruses. Face masks are available in various materials and can either be disposable or laundered to wear again. Loop masks provide loops that go over the ears to keep them covering the nose and mouth. There are also gaiter options that go around the neck and then get pulled up to cover the mouth and nose. Some masks include a respirator, which can further filter the air, offering additional protection.

Face shields are curved pieces of Plexiglas or plastic attached to a headband or glasses worn over the face. It should extend past the bottom of your chin and fit snugly to prevent a gap at the forehead. A face shield's benefits include allowing the wearer to breathe easier and for other people to see the wearer's face. Face shields protect the wearer by creating a barrier over their entire face.

A less obvious face shield is sunscreen. It's important to protect your skin, including your face, from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Apply sunscreen to any exposed skin anytime you are out in the sun for a period of time to help protect against sun damage.

You may encounter instances where you don't want stuff touching your hands. Disposable gloves protect you and keep your hands clean when dealing with blood cleanup, hair dye, and more. You can use disposable gloves while cleaning around the house to keep your hands from getting dirty or feeling gross. Keep a pair of disposable gloves in your first aid kit in your vehicle so that you're prepared for an emergency should it arise while away from home. Disposable gloves can be worn while doing yard work to keep your hands fresh and clean. Order a box of disposable gloves through the Instacart app to take advantage of their many uses.

Hospital gowns and protective suits help protect your clothing from damage and exposure to hazards. This category also includes cast protectors, which allow users to shower while wearing a cast on an arm or a leg. A poncho can be stored in your glove box and thrown over your work suit to keep it from getting wet in an unexpected rainstorm. Hospital gowns also have uses beyond the hospital. If you're dying your hair or painting at the kitchen table, you can put a hospital gown on to keep the colors from damaging your clothing.