How to Make Homemade Hand Sanitzer

Love the portability of hand sanitizer but don't love the price? Previously you may have thought that only overpriced versions were available at specialty stores. This simple recipe has only a few ingredients and takes just minutes to throw together. And, it is great having the satisfaction of making something yourself!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup aloe vera gel
• 1/4 cup of 99% rubbing alchohol
• Food coloring (optional)
• Essential oil (optional)
• Air tight container or dispenser

1. Mix ingredients together.

2. Put a few drops of essential oil in your favorite scent to make it smell good.

3. Pour into a pump-style or squeeze bottle.

4. Use a nickel sized dollop and rub hands together.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep a small bottle in kid's lunch box, or diaper bag for times when no sink is available.
• If you find some nice glass jars and add your own label, you can give home made sanitizers as gifts to family and friends!
• Add food coloring for a decorative touch. Display in a pretty dispenser in kitchen or bathroom.
• Use sparingly. Homemade versions don't dissolve into your hands quite as quickly as the commercial hand sanitizers.

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[shadeaux0]

on 9/26/2009 Also, try using ethyl alcohol instead of isopropyl (rubbing). Everclear brand Grain Alcohol is 99.9% pure and can be multi-tasked as marine/camp stove fuel, drink, disinfectant, etc. With ALL alcohol based products, use with caution, do not overuse, especially with small children as the alcohol does absorb into the skin and can cause alcohol poisoning in extreme cases.

[sasher]

on 4/30/2009 To be effective, hand sanitizers need to contain at least 60% alcohol. The recipe you give is less than 33%... Try changing the ratio to 1/4 cup Aloe Vera or glycerin (the moisturizer used in Purell) to at 3/4 cup 99% alcohol. This will give you a 74% blend.