Do most people who live in or around the Gaslight District know how much is available in the way of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies? Probably not. Fortunately three Ludlow Avenue stores stock everything you need to keep your residence and workplace clean and to protect you from the spread of Covid-19 both inside and outside.
The store some people overlook is Ace Hardware. It turns out Ace has gone out of its way to stock the store with everything you need for this period. Among other things, Ace Hardware sells the following products:
Face Masks. Ace Hardware sells both individual masks and ten packs.

Face Shields.
Rubbing Alcohol.
Hydrogen Peroxide.
Cleaning Supplies, including products like Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner Liquid and disinfectant wipes.
Disposable Gloves.
Shoe Covers. Shoe covers are now considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to their Covid-resistant qualities.
Safety Glasses.
CVS also sells many of these above-mentioned items, including masks, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, hand sanitizer, cleaning products, and cleaning wipes. Much to their credit, they go out of their to keep everything stocked. This was the image that greeted me when I walked into the store on Monday morning:
And there’s also Clifton Market. An employee told me today that the store stocks as many items as it can for cleaning, including Lysol, hand sanitizers, and cleaning wipes, but they sell out very quickly.
Overall, it sounds like Ace Hardware is the closest thing we have to untapped resource for handling this situation.
The pandemic has been a challenge, but our businesses have done an excellent job of facing that challenge. Their commitment to community is why we’re happy to support these businesses.