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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I agree. There are lots of products available for blocking a wall switch, if you don't want to remove the switch entirely.
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Retired Guy
OP's initial post suggested that keeping the switch on was the objective. Putting the cover over the switch when the switch is in the on position does that precisely. Removing the switch, bypassing the switch etc. were suggestions by responders. My suggestion was aimed at eliminating any need to get involved with the inside the receptacle box and live electric wires.
The switch cover can be installed with the magnet or by removing the screws on the switch cover plate and putting the cover in place and then tightening the screws. If the OP was concerned they could turn off the breaker until the cover plate and the switch cover were replaced. In the future the switch can be returned to its original function by reversing this procedure.
In looking for products that can block the modern switch, the product I referenced was the only one I found during a quick Amazon search..