DIY Hand Sanitizer
We have all been impacted in one way, shape, or form with the coronavirus pandemic. Living in California, we have it pretty good -- wonderful weather, protected open spaces, and accessibility to a lot of amenities. However, with the Shelter in Place and certain items being hoarded or rationed, sometimes the things that were once convenient can feel like a scavenger hunt just to secure. From toilet paper, flour, bread...the list goes on and on.
So I thought it would be helpful to share a DIY published in Real Simple by Katie Holdefeher so you can pick up some ingredients next time you do a grocery run and make some sanitizer for your home. It's super easy to make that you will share the end product with some friends and neighbors!
All of us at EpicCuriousLife send you wishes to be well, be safe, and be happy!
Enjoy!
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This cold and flu season, amid the spread of coronavirus, hand sanitizer is selling out in some stores, and options on Amazon are either out of stock or available at inflated prices. Now that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended washing your hands more frequently, or using alcohol-based sanitizer as part of its plan to help prevent the spread of disease, hand sanitizer has been flying off of the real and virtual shelves. But if your store is out of stock, don't worry, it's easy to mix up some homemade hand sanitizer using a couple basic ingredients. Following the steps below, you can whip up a big batch of DIY hand sanitizer in seconds.
A few things to keep in mind: for hand sanitizer to actually be effective at killing germs, it must contain at least 60 percent alcohol, according to the CDC. Try to stick to the ratios listed below, but feel free to adjust the amounts to make a smaller or larger batch. And because this homemade hand sanitizer contains so much alcohol, it's best to keep it in a sealed container, out of the reach of children.
While hand-washing is considered preferable to using hand sanitizer, it's a great alternative for those times when you can't get to a sink or want to make sure your hands are extra clean. Here's how to mix up DIY hand sanitizer that you can keep at home, at your office, or in a small container in your purse.
What You'll Need:
1/3 cup Aloe Vera Gel (available at most drugstores)
2/3 cup 99% Rubbing Alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)
Container with watertight lid
Small funnel (optional)
Essential oils (optional)
Note: If you can't find 99% rubbing alcohol, you may need to adjust the ratio above to make sure the mixture contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
Follow These Steps:
Stir together the aloe vera gel and rubbing alcohol until fully incorporated.
If you'd like, you can add a couple drops of essential oil, such as lavender (just test your skin for sensitivity first).
Using a funnel, decant the mixture into a bottle or container with a secure lid. When you use the hand sanitizer, dispense it into the palm of one hand and rub all over the surface of both hands until completely dry. Keep the bottle out of reach of children.
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