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Using soap and water is the most traditional and effective way to wash your hands, but there will be times when you won't be able to find a sink. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a great and portable alternative - and incredibly easy to do too! Not only is this a fun activity for both kids and adults, but it also saves everyone and helps protect everyone in the house from germs. The small hand-wash bottles can also be made as gifts!

Warning: Hand sanitizer needs a minimum of 65% alcohol content to effectively kill bacteria.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Make fragrance-free alcohol hand sanitizer

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   Collect the ingredients. The ingredients required to make an alcohol-based hand sanitizer are household products, so there's a chance your home will also. Otherwise, it's easy to get them at convenience stores or pharmacies too!
   • To be as effective as commercially available products, your product must contain at least 65% alcohol. Using 91% isopropyl alcohol will help you meet that standard.
   • If you can find 99% isopropyl alcohol that's fine. This is not strictly necessary, but it will have a positive effect on the product's pathogen killing.
   • Aloe vera gel also comes in a variety of purity. Look for the purest one possible - just check the label for that information. This does not affect the product's effectiveness, but using the purest aloe will ensure that you keep additives and chemicals to a minimum.

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   Find tools. The utensils to be used are also usually household items, so this is also quite easy. You will need a clean bowl, spoon or spatula, funnel and an old soap or hand sanitizer jar to reuse. If you don't have one, you can use whatever bottle you like, as long as it has a cap.
3. Mix the ingredients together. Measure 2/3 cup of isopropyl alcohol with 1/3 cup pure aloe vera gel and place both in a bowl. Stir well with a spoon or spatula until it becomes a homogeneous mixture.
   • If you don't want to mix by hand, you can use a food mill.

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   Pour the product into the bottle. Use a funnel to pour the mixture directly into the bottle of your choice. Replace the pump element or the screw cap of the bottle. Your product is ready!
   • You can use this product for room for 6 months or more. Do not leave the product under direct sunlight for long storage.
   • Pour the mixture into smaller jars to fit in your bag, backpack or briefcase for use on the go. If you buy a dry hand sanitizer on the market, keep the jars for later reuse, as they are the perfect container.
   • You can buy a new bottle of that size from the grocery store. Look for personal care products while you travel.

   

   
   

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   Cleaning Specialist & Founder, Pro Housekeepers

   Pro tip: If you don't have a funnel, pour hand sanitizer into a plastic sandwich bag, then cut off a corner. This way, you can easily pour the solution into the bottle without dropping it.

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   Use the product correctly. Actually, there is a way to use hand sanitizer to get the best results.Before you begin, you need to make sure your hands are free of obvious stains and grease. This type of hand sanitizer is not for situations where your hands are really dirty.
   • Use a sufficient amount of hand sanitizer in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together for 20 to 30 seconds, paying attention to places such as under fingernails, between fingers, back of hands and wrists.
   • Let the hand sanitizer dry completely, without wiping or rinsing it off with water.
   • When the hand sanitizer dries completely, the process is complete.

   

   Jonathan Tavarez

   Cleaning Specialist & Founder, Pro Housekeepers Jonathan Tavarez is the founder of Pro Housekeepers, a high-quality cleaning service for residential and commercial customers nationwide. Pro Housekeepers employs a select staff of staff and rigorous training methods to ensure high standards.

   

   Jonathan Tavarez
   Cleaning Specialist & Founder, Pro Housekeepers

   Experts agreed: According to the CDC, the correct way to use hand sanitizer is to use just the right amount to wet the entire surface of the hand. Then they put their hands together until they were completely dry. However, you should only use dry hand sanitizer when you cannot wash your hands with soap and water, and you should not use it if your hands are greasy or visibly dirty.

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Method 2 of 3: Add essential oils

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   Determine the purpose when using essential oils. Essential oils can be added to hand sanitizer for added fragrance.

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   Choose essential oils used in essential oil therapy. Certain scents can stimulate the brain to induce emotional and psychological responses. When you add essential oils to hand sanitizer, you will experience aromatherapy, while also killing pathogens. You can use one type or a combination of many to create a multi-layered effect. The world of aromatherapy is so rich that it can be difficult to cover in detail here, but here are some specific essential oils that are commonly used in hand sanitizers.
   • Cinnamon essential oil has properties that reduce lethargy and increase concentration.
   • Lavender essential oil is relaxing and calming.
   • Rosemary essential oil has properties that improve information retention, memory and alertness.
   • Lemon essential oil has a cool scent, relieves depression and sadness, and boosts your energy levels.
   • Peppermint essential oil provides an energizing scent that can ease stress and improve clarity.

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   Be careful. Essential oils are quite concentrated and can cause unwanted side effects if used incorrectly. Pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems should not take essential oils without consulting their doctor. If you are unfamiliar with essential oils, try using a small amount on your skin before adding to hand sanitizer to use.
   • Do not apply essential oils directly to the skin without pre-thinning them. Since essential oils are so concentrated, they can irritate the skin.
   • When using essential oils, use the product of the best quality. Check the label for phrases like "pure", "aromatherapy", "certified organic" and "therapy".

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   Add essential oils to hand sanitizer. Measure 2/3 cup of isopropyl alcohol and 1/3 cup pure aloe vera gel and pour both into a bowl. Add 10 drops of essential oil. Do not give more than 10 drops. Mix with a spatula or spatula until all ingredients are homogeneous. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Make a gel-based hand sanitizer with cereal alcohol

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   Buy ingredients. Most of the ingredients in this hand sanitizer are common, so maybe at home you will also have them available. Get a bottle of 95% alcohol. Hand sanitizer needs to contain at least 65% alcohol to be effective, so using high alcohol will give you strong enough products. In addition, you will need pure aloe vera gel and essential oils.
   • Always check the alcohol content carefully before buying grain alcohol as many brands have less than 95% alcohol.
   • Remember that you can dilute the strength of the alcohol with other ingredients, so the content will not remain 95%.
   • You can choose any essential oil. Lavender, lemon, mint, geranium, cinnamon, tea tree, and rosemary are popular options. You can use more than one essential oil if you like, but your total amount should be no more than 10 drops.
   • Aloe vera gel also comes in a variety of purity. Look for the purest one possible - just check the label for that information.

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   Find tools. You will need a clean bowl, spoon or spatula, funnel and an old soap or hand sanitizer jar to reuse. If you don't have one, you can use whatever bottle you like, as long as it has a cap.

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   Mix the ingredients. Measure out 60ml of cereal alcohol and 30 ml of pure aloe vera gel and pour both into a bowl. Add 10 drops of essential oil. Use a spatula or spatula to mix until all ingredients are homogeneous.
   • You can adjust the amount if you like, but always keep the alcohol and gel ratio 2/1 to make sure it's strong enough.
   • If you don't want to mix by hand, use a food blender.

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   Pour the product into the bottle. Use a funnel to pour the mixture directly into the bottle of your choice. Replace the pump element or the screw cap of the bottle. Your product is ready!
   • Use the product within a month. Do not store in direct sunlight.
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Warning

• An alcohol-based hand sanitizer is great for carrying around and should not be used in place of water and soap.
• Do not use hand gel too many times a day. It can dry out the skin and unless you are traveling without a wash basin to use soap, don't overdo hand gel.
• Do not let hand sanitizer dry - whether homemade or bought - out of the reach of children.
• The raw ingredients are easily misaligned, causing the alcohol content to be diluted and ineffective. You are at your own risk using your hand sanitizer.