In this post, I’m going to quickly show you how to make your own DIY homemade hand sanitizer. All you need are two or three ingredients. I’ve also included a video in the form of a short Instagram post.
It didn’t take long for millions of people to realize they could no longer find something they all of the sudden needed – Hand sanitizer. Within days, and in some places hours, the shelves emptied of hand sanitizer, disinfectants, cleaners and, as we all know, toilet paper.
Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for aloe vera gel to fly off the shelves as well. Last week our local RiteAid got a new shipment of sunscreen with aloe vera in so I grabbed two bottles. Hopefully, that’s the same thing. They still don’t have hand sanitizer.
Amazon, as they should be, are restricting these life-saving items to hospitals and healthcare professionals (Prioritized for organizations on the frontlines responding to COVID-19).
We were very fortunate. We actually had more hand sanitizer than we expected and have been able to help family members that had none.
If this global pandemic doesn’t create a ton of preppers in the future, there may be no hope for our society.
So, How To Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer
All you need are three ingredients:
- Isopropyl rubbing alcohol (99% alcohol)
- Aloe vera gel
- Essential oil (Optional)
Step One – Measure The Ingredients
You want two parts isopropyl alcohol to one part aloe vera gel. My bottle of rubbing alcohol was 32 ounces and the aloe vera gel was 16 ounces. That worked perfectly. Then add a few drops of your essential oil for an aroma but mine still smells like rubbing alcohol for a few seconds.
Step Two – Mix the ingredients
Be sure everything (Table, bowl, mixer, container, etc.) is very clean and sanitized, including your hands.
Don’t forget your essential oil for aroma. Some ideas are tea tree oil (Melaleuca), lavender oil or peppermint oil.
Mix it thoroughly. I used a mixer but a hand whisk should work just fine.
Step Three – Pour the homemade hand sanitizer into a clean container
I just cleaned the original bottles and re-used them.
Step Four – Smile And Be Happy
Label the container so everyone knows that it’s homemade hand sanitizer.
Pat yourself on the back for a job well done.
Infographic: How To Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer
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Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer CDC Guidelines Infographic
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Hawkins out.
