Staying Safe During Holiday Gatherings: PPE Tips for Festive Events 

You want to host the party. You're excited to fill your home with friends, family, and laughter. But if you’re honest, there’s that little voice in the back of your head... the one worrying about the inevitable seasonal bugs, the coughs, the post-party "did I catch something?" anxiety.

Let's be real. That stress can suck the joy right out of planning.

But it doesn't have to. You don't need to turn your home into a sterile clinic to feel good about having people over. You just need a few smart, subtle moves that make safety an easy, invisible part of the celebration.

It starts in the kitchen. Your domain. The single easiest win? Gloves. Seriously. Get a box of good quality, powder-free nitrile gloves. Slipping on a pair to prep the main dishes isn't weird; it's what professional chefs do every single day. It gives you—and your guests—total peace of mind. Just remember to switch to a fresh pair when you go from handling raw ingredients to arranging the finished platter. Simple.

Now for your guests. You can't control them, but you can absolutely nudge them in the right direction. Place a nice-looking, non-clinical bottle of hand sanitiser right by the front door where people drop their keys and bags. Don't say a word about it. Just make it the first thing they see. Most people will use it automatically. Putting another one near the drinks station is a pro move.

Worried about high-traffic surfaces? Don't be. Keep a pack of disinfectant wipes stashed under the sink. Once an hour or so, when you're already up grabbing more ice or clearing plates, do a quick, sneaky wipe of the main bathroom tap, the fridge handle, and the front doorknob. No one will even notice you did it. It takes less than 30 seconds.

And the big one: masks. The debate is over. The answer is simple. Don't make it a rule. Just have a small, discreet basket of comfortable, disposable masks somewhere visible with a little sign that says, "For Your Comfort." The people who want one will be incredibly grateful you thought of it. The people who don't won't feel pressured or awkward. Everyone wins.

My favorite trick? The party favour. Instead of a trinket that will be forgotten by morning, give them something they'll actually use: a tiny, cool-looking bottle of hand sanitiser. It’s cheap, it's practical, and it's a final, classy nod that you're a host who thinks of everything.

See? It's not about big, scary rules. It's about small, smart habits that let you—and everyone else—relax and actually enjoy the party!

CLEARVIEW offers a range of PPE solutions perfect for holiday gatherings, from comfortable masks to durable gloves and sanitising products. 

Browse our collection today and prepare for a safer festive season.