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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)

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