HealthFlex
×
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Videos
    • Doctors on Call English
    • Doctors on Call Hindi
  • COVID 19
    • Information
    • Articles
  • Recipes
  • Media
  • Contact

DIY Hand-Sanitizer Guide

DIY Hand-Sanitizer Guide
June 26, 2020ArticlesCOVID19General Health

Making a hand sanitizer at home is incredibly simple and only requires 3 ingredients!

When to Use My DIY Hand Sanitizer?

According to the CDC, the best way to deal with COVID-19 is with soap and water, and in its absence, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol.

You only need to use your DIY Hand Sanitizer in the absence of both the above, because store-bought hand-sanitizers are made in sterile environment and are the safer option.

Your DIY Hand Sanitizer should be the last in your arsenal to be used.

One word of caution: Do not use the homemade hand sanitizer on children’s skin.

Your Shopping List

  • Isopropyl or rubbing alcohol (99 percent alcohol volume)
  • Aloe Vera gel
  • An essential oil, such as lavender oil, or lemon juice

How to Make the DIY Hand Sanitizer

Keeping the alcohol to aloe vera gel ratio 2:1 will ensure that the alcohol content is about 60 percent.

According to Jagdish Khubchandani, PhD, Associate Professor of Health Science at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, combine:

  • 2 parts isopropyl alcohol or ethanol (91-99 percent alcohol)
  • 1 part aloe vera gel
  • A few drops of essential oil
  • To mix, use a clean and sterile spoon and whisk

Some tips to take care of are:

  • Wash your hands before making the sanitizer.
  • Keep the environment clean and sterile by using diluted solution beforehand.
  • Don’t touch the mixture with your hands until its ready to use.
  • To use, rub it into your skin until your hands are dry.
  • Do not use over greasy or visibly-dirty hands.

Good hygiene and social distancing are your primary defence against COVID-19. Stay safe!

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information.

References:

  1. Healthline, ‘How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer’, official website (accessed on 17th June, 2020)

Add Comment Cancel


Articles, COVID19, General Health

  • 3 Yoga Poses to Start With

    Yoga is a holistic practice – aiming to not only read more

  • Accepting Your Greys: Healthy Ageing

    One of the recent shifts in modern culture is that read more

  • Burnt Out From the Day? Here’s How to Change That

    “If only I could have another vacation to the mountains, read more

  • DIY Hand-Sanitizer Guide

    Making a hand sanitizer at home is incredibly simple and read more

  • Can I Donate Blood and Stay Safe from COVID-19?

    The idea of blood donation can scare people. However, just read more

  • Post-Lockdown Safety Guide

    The lockdown has come to an end in most countries read more

  • Restarting Social Activities – Smart or Stupid?

    The people have almost lost all restraint, like the beast read more

  • Foods for the Elderly to Boost the Immune System

    Studies show that while many aspects of the immune function read more

  • The Most Important Yoga Posture is Breathwork

    I still remember the very first yoga session I had. read more

  • Healthy Habits for #MensHealthWeek

    Men’s Health Week is celebrated each year from the 15th read more

Voice of Health is an initiative by medical experts, Dr. Sameer Gupta and Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta, to make more people aware of the importance and benefits of leading healthier lives.

info@voiceofhealth.in

Latest Articles

  • 3 Yoga Poses to Start With Jul 1

    Yoga is a holistic practice – aiming to not only...

  • Accepting Your Greys: Healthy Ageing Jun 30

    One of the recent shifts in modern culture is that...

  • Burnt Out From the Day? Here’s How to Change That Jun 29

    “If only I could have another vacation to the mountains,...

  • DIY Hand-Sanitizer Guide Jun 26

    Making a hand sanitizer at home is incredibly simple and...

Copyright ©2021 all rights reserved
Designed & Developed by Contemporary Connect