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Here’s how to make your own hand sanitizer

Mixing the alcohol with other ingredients such as


aloe vera and essential oils makes the solution more
soothing, but remember that you’re diluting the
mixture, so be careful to follow the recipe and keep
the proportion of ingredients the same. The recipe
below ensures that you end up with at least the
required 60% alcohol content.
Ingredients:
• Rubbing alcohol with 91% or higher
concentration in alcohol
• Aloe vera gel (you can purchase
Take 2/3 cup of the rubbing alcohol and combine it
with 1/3 cup of the aloe vera gel.
Alternatively:
Plain vinegar - The sanitizer: 5% solution of white
vinegar. This is the concentration in most bottles
from the grocery store.
How it works: Vinegar is an antibacterial agent that
kills 99% of bacteria. It's also nontoxic,
nonpolluting, and edible.
How to use: Keep in a small spray bottle . Spray on
hands so the entire surface of hands is wet. Rub all
over, then wipe or shake dry.
Common concerns: The strong smell of vinegar will
dissipate quickly, leaving your hands clean and
odor-free.
Hydrogen peroxide The sanitizer: 3%
solution hydrogen peroxide.
How it works: When hydrogen peroxide comes in
contact with bacteria, it oxidizes, causing
the bacteria to decompose.
How to use: Spray on hands and allow to foam.
Wipe or shake dry.
Common concerns: Some may not like the tickling
sensation when the peroxide foams.

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