Recipes And DIYs

How to Make Diy Hand Sanitizer by 3 Steps

by SABU VARGHESE, April 02, 2020

As the world grapples with Coronavirus, social distancing and the need to sanitize frequently, stores have been out-of-stock of basic necessities like diy hand sanitizer and even rubbing alcohol. We thought this would be the perfect time to share the do-it-yourself recipe for hand sanitizer using Ever Clear instead of rubbing alcohol. Please contact us if you have any questions!

Yield: This recipe creates 6 fluid ounces of sanitizer with an Alcohol By Volume (ABV) of 60% for home use.

NOTE: CDC Guidelines recommend an alcohol concentration of at least 60% ABV for effective defense against viruses and germs.

INGREDIENTS

4 fl oz, of 190 proof grain alcohol (used Ever Clear brand)
2 fl oz, Aloe Vera Gel

PREPARATION

In a glass bowl, combine grain alcohol with aloe vera gel.
Mix well with a whisk until combined thoroughly.
Pour the alcohol and aloe vera gel mix in to a bottle or container with a tight fitting lid.

TIPS

Make the hand sanitizer in a clean space that has been cleaned with a bleach solution.
Wash your hands thoroughly before making the hand sanitizer.
Wash the utensils and whisk thoroughly before using them.
Make sure the alcohol used for the hand sanitizer is not diluted.

Using high-proof grain alcohol in this recipe may be very drying on the hands.

CDC WEBSITE:

According to the CDC.gov's "Interim Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations", hand sanitizer containing an alcohol component at a concentration of 60% or more is effective at sanitizing hands by killing viruses including the virus that causes the coronoavirus and COVID-19.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fhome%2Fcleaning-disinfection.html

https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html?fbclid=IwAR3Qjz4WEzhIlovRtE6lY2_l3Aa8VA3ZQkYcJRkK_xAvOfsJaBghgqIxYn4

FDA DISCLAIMER

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates all antimicrobial sanitizers as over-the-counter drugs (OTC). This homemade solution is NOT for commercial use.

CORONAVIRUS DISCLAIMER

This homemade solution has never been tested in a lab to determine its efficacy against viruses such as the coronavirus. This diy hand sanitizer is not a substitute for proper handwashing.