Update: This post was originally shared in 2015, but with the Coronavirus spreading, it is getting harder to get hand sanitizer in stores or online, so I wanted to reshare today’s recipe to help you learn how to make your own hand sanitizer.
If you want to learn how to make your own hand sanitizer, you are in the right place. This hand sanitizer recipe is easier than you might think! Plus, you can save a lot of money by making things yourself. When you can’t wash your hands with clean water and soap, you can grab this as a quick solution.
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Store-bought hand sanitizer is something that we always try to keep on hand, but with it being low in stock, at times of illness, or when I want to be in control of how much I have, I just make my own. Of course, I always wash my hands with soap and water and remind our kids to do the same, but I love to keep this homemade hand sanitizer on hand, as well.
How Hand Sanitizer Works
Hand sanitizer recipes all need to have at least 60% alcohol. This percent of alcohol content is what makes it an effective disinfectant. I suggest using 99% isopropyl alcohol (99% Rubbing Alchohol) You can also use grain alcohol (ethanol is commonly available at around 90%-95%)
Note: Remember that there are some alcohols that are toxic, so we suggest sticking to rubbing alcohol. Also, remember that in order to be effective and work as a sanitizer, the world health organization states that you need to have at least 60% alcohol.
What You Need to make DIY Hand Sanitizer
Follow the recipe below, using the ingredients that the recipe calls for, and you’ll be set!
Equipment You’ll Need to make Hand Sanitizer:
- Bowl for mixing
- Spoon for mixing
- Funnel
- Either a bottle with a pump dispenser or just a small bottle (or a variety of portable bottles).
Materials/Ingredient’s You’ll Need for Hand Sanitizer
- 2/3 cup rubbing alcohol (99% Rubbing Alchohol)
- 1/3 cup Aloe Vera Gel
- 8 to 10 drops essential oil, optional (I use Young Living Essential Oils, but you can get them on Amazon, too.)
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- Suggested Scents: vanilla, lavender, grapefruit, peppermint, or drops of tea tree oil
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Steps to Make Hand Sanitizer
- Gather your ingredients.
- Pour your 2/3 cup rubbing alcohol into a bowl. Be sure to measure correctly.
- Add the Aloe Vera Gel
- Add you’ve picked (you may want to add these to a bowl first, to be sure that you have the correct amount of drops).
- Mix thoroughly with a spoon.
- Put the funnel into the opening of a bottle & pour your mixed ingredients into the bottle, carefully.
That’s it! You’re all set!
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