The question everyone’s asking is is this panic buying really necessary?

So what does that mean for smart shoppers?

It means that you really don’t need to be hoarding at all.

Car trunk full of supplies

But no, you probably don’t use or need quite as much as you think.

Sanitizers also tend to be less effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy.

toilet paper

Surgical mask

Hand sanitizer

Canned tuna

Bottled water