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5 Homemade Hand Sanitizers

MOM LIFE Published Oct 24, 2013
By Lisa C. Baker
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As cold and ﬂu season approaches, you probably stock

up on hand sanitizer and tissues. But you may want to
think twice before you start smearing Purell on your
child's hands.
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"The chemicals used in hand sanitizer create resistant

bacteria," warns pediatrician Dr. Lawrence Rosen, author
of Treatment Alternatives for Children, "and they have
hormonal and immunological effects, too."
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Top concerns are about the ingredient triclosan, which

has been linked with hormone disruption and was
banned by the FDA, as well as the high alcohol content,
which can irritate skin and is harmful if swallowed.
Fortunately, there are plenty of options for cleaning

hands on the go—and many of them you can make
yourself, using ingredients you already have in your

kitchen.
1. Plain vinegar The sanitizer: 5% solution of white
vinegar. (This is the concentration in the bottle 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 in your bag.

Spray on hands so the entire surface of hands is wet.
Rub all over, then wipe or shake dry.
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Common concerns: The strong smell of vinegar will
dissipate quickly, leaving your hands clean and odor-
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drops of lavender or lemon essential oil.
2. Dr. Rosen's 'Secret of Thieves' Sanitizer The

sanitizer: 6 ounces water; 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel; 2
drops each of cinnamon, clove, rosemary, and
eucalyptus essential oils; 5 drops lemon (or other scent)
essential oil.
How it works: Cinnamon, clove, rosemary, and

eucalyptus essential oils all have antimicrobial
properties, and combining them makes the sanitizer
more potent against a variety of germs. The aloe vera
gel is soothing to skin.
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How to use: Spray on hands, and rub or shake dry.
Common concerns: It's expensive to buy so many

different types of oil, so if you don't want all of them for
your medicine cabinet, just pick any one or two of the
antimicrobial oils for a total of 8 to 10 drops.

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3. 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: Keep a small, dark-colored spray bottle in

your bag (exposing it to light will cause it to oxidize).
Spray on hands and allow to foam. Wipe or shake dry.
Common concerns: Some kids may not like the tickling

sensation when the peroxide foams.
4. Tea tree oil The sanitizer: 10 drops of tea tree

essential oil and 1 teaspoon castile soap in 6 ounces
water.

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How it works: Tea tree oil is antibacterial, antiviral, anti-

fungal, and anti-inﬂammatory. The castile soap functions
as a surfactant to dissolve the oil.
How to use: Keep in a spray bottle and spray on hands,

then shake dry.
Common concerns: Tea tree oil can cause irritation if the

concentration is too high. A teaspoon of vitamin E or
aloe vera gel can help prevent this.
5. Gel essential oil sanitizer The sanitizer: 5 ounces

aloe vera gel; 1 ounce witch hazel; 8 to 10 drops of any
antimicrobial essential oil listed above.
How it works: The essential oils do the cleaning, and the

higher concentration of aloe vera gel gives this sanitizer
the same gel consistency as commercial sanitizers.

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How to use: Put in a squeeze bottle. Squeeze a few

drops onto hands and rub all over hands until dry.
Common concerns: You can get witch hazel with or

without alcohol. For a more eco-friendly option, use
alcohol-free witch hazel; if you want to increase the
sanitizer's germ-killing ability, you can use the alcohol-

based kind.
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