Free disinfectant, Burger King burgers, hand sanitiser promotion & other deals this week

In light of the coronavirus outbreak, we scour the island for the best deals to help keep you and your loved ones healthy and also appreciate those fighting at the frontline to keep the virus at bay. 

'Cos good things must share.

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FREE BURGERS FOR NUH STAFF 

Just for Valentine’s Day, Burger King Singapore will be giving all frontline staff at National University Hospital (NUH) who are helping in the fight against the coronavirus a little show of appreciation.

Starting from 3pm on Friday (Feb 14), the fast food chain’s Kent Ridge Centre outlet will be preparing 200 burgers (with a choice of either a Whopper Junior or BBQ Chicken burger), just for the hospital’s medical staff.

All they’ll have to do is to flash their staff card for the free burgers.

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MILKSHA CONTINUING TO GIVE OUT FREE DISINFECTANT

Bubble tea shop Milksha is continuing to give out free 50ml Hypochlorous acid (HOCL) disinfectant at its outlets (except for at Funan), with no strings attached. Customers won't have to purchase a drink in order to get one. 

In a statement on Feb 13, the beverage chain says it has given out 500 bottles of disinfectant so far since the initiative started on Feb 6.

All you have to do is bring an opaque container, which will prevent sunlight from breaking down the chemical, to redeem the disinfectant. 

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Here are the outlets for collection:

Novena Square
Address: 238 Thomson Road, Velocity @ Novena Square, #02-51/52 Singapore 307683
Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm

Paya Lebar Quarter
Address: 10 Paya Lebar Road #03-25 Paya Lebar Quarter Singapore 409057
Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm
 
Suntec City Mall 
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-375/376 Suntec City Mall Singapore 038983
Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm

$19.95 HAND SANITISERS PROMOTION

Fret not if you haven't had the chance to buy hand sanitisers, Singaporean chemical manufacturer Adiwarna Industries is selling its house brand hand sanitisers and disinfectant sprays at a discount.

Each 500ml bottle of Jackie hand sanitisers will go for $19.95, and has more than 60 per cent ethyl alcohol. According to the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, sanitisers with 60 to 95 per cent alcohol clean more effectively than those with lesser alcohol content.

If you're wondering about the price, other alcohol-based hand sanitisers on the market are retailing at $21.90 per 100ml

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The hospital-grade disinfectant spray can be used on all surfaces and doubles up as an air freshener as well, as it eliminates odours and kills germs.

Where: Blk 9005 Tampines Street 93 #04-266, Singapore 528839

DEALS FOR HEALTHCARE STAFF

OLD CHANG KEE CURRY PUFF

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In appreciation of those in the healthcare line during this crucial period, Old Chang Kee is offering free curry puffs to healthcare staff to thank them for their hard work and courage. 

Simply show your healthcare staff ID pass at selected Old Chang Kee outlets to enjoy a puff on the house till 5pm daily. You can choose either of the flavours, such as Curry 'O, Chicken Mushroom 'O or Sardine 'O.

Where: Rex, Changi Airport T3, Northpoint City, Novena Square (1st floor only), Jem, IMM, Simei MRT, Waterway Point and Compass One stores only

CURRY TIMES CHICKEN VEGETABLES SOUP

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Nothing comforts the soul like a warm bowl of soup, and Curry Times is extending a warm hug to all healthcare staff in the form of a bowl of Chicken Vegetable Soup ($10.90). 

Similar to Old Chang Kee, all you have to do is present your healthcare staff ID pass at selected Curry Times outlet to enjoy a warm broth. The deal is available for a limited time only from 11am to 5pm daily, while stocks last.

Where: All outlets except Changi Airport Terminal 4

$60 TO $100 OFF HOME DISINFECTION SERVICE 

If you need help disinfecting your home, NTUC Fairprice is giving out a $60 Helpling Home Disinfection Service promotion code with every $100 spent on Fairprice online, and a $100 promotion code with every $150 spent. 

The promotional period is from now till Feb 20 and the code is applicable for first time Helpling users only, with one redemption per customer. 

Helpling says it uses electrostatic technology that can effectively eliminate up to 99.99 per cent of virus, bacteria and germs at every corner of the house. 

But, if you're not about to shell out $100 in Fairprice, the National Environment Agency has put out a list of disinfectant products that we can use to eliminate germs and bacteria at home. 

This article was first published on Feb 10, 2020.

melissagoh@asiaone.com