Would you like to make your own hand sanitizer? Purchasing bottles of hand sanitizer is expensive-making your own can save you money! Read on to learn how to make hand sanitizer.
The basic ingredient in hand sanitizer is alcohol, which is fairly inexpensive. Instead of paying for fancy packaging and marketing campaigns, consider making your own hand sanitizer in bulk, and refilling pocket sized hand sanitizer bottles for each member of your family. The tea tree oil included in the recipe below is optional, but will increase the effectiveness of the hand sanitizer because of tea tree oil's antibacterial properties.http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/tea-tree-oil-treats-skin-problems
Step 1: What You Need to Make Hand Sanitizer
To make one cup of hand sanitizer, you'll need:
- 2/3 of a cup Isopropyl alcohol (91%)
- 1/3 of a cup aloe vera gel
- 10 drops of tea tree oil
- A bowl and whisk
- An empty container or containers for the hand sanitizer
- Funnel
Don't reduce the ratio of alcohol to aloe vera gel. In order to be effective, the hand sanitizer must be at least 60% alcohol.http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no03/05-0955.htm
Hand Sanitizers Cause Hundreds Of Child Poisonings
This news report presents information about the risks of hand sanitizer. Although alcohol is an effective disinfectant, the high level of alcohol in hand sanitizers can be dangerous to small children. The report reminds parents to keep hand sanitizers out of the reach of children, and to make sure that children are supervised while using them.
Step 2: How to Make Hand Sanitizer
- Pour the aloe vera into a bowl.
- Add the alcohol and whisk until combined.
- Add the tea tree oil and blend well.
- Using a funnel, transfer the finished hand sanitizer into the container(s) and seal.
Step 3: How to Use Hand Sanitizer
- Place a small amount of the hand sanitizer on one hand.
- Rub hands together, coating your hands with the hand sanitizer as you rub.
- Continuing rubbing your hands together until all stickiness is gone.
