Have you been searching far and wide for hand sanitizer? I know a lot of people have been. My husband's aunt called me last night because she can not find any at stores around her, and she was hoping that I could order some from Avon for her. They don't have any either, so instead, I told her how to make hand sanitizer herself. It's really quite simple, so I thought that I would share it with all of you too.
With all of the panic surrounding Coronavirus, or COVID-19, people are stocking up on things like hand sanitizer, face masks, water and toilet paper. I scroll through social media and see people complaining about their store shelves being empty. So I'm hoping that by me sharing this simple antibacterial hand gel recipe, that it will help you out. You can make a large batch and store it in a mason jar, then just refill the little squeeze bottles as needed.
Can you make your own hand sanitizer?
Hand sanitizer is really easy to make yourself with two ingredients. You can even add essential oils to it if you'd prefer that it be scented. The recipe that I am sharing below if for a simple and basic antibacterial hand gel that you can quickly make at home.
Is soap better than hand sanitizer?
Absolutely! You should still wash your hands regularly, and use antibacterial hand gel as a back up when you are out and about. Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent the spread of germs.
Learn how to make hand sanitizer
Make your own antibacterial hand gel by following the simple directions below.
Supplies:
- 2/3 cup Rubbing Alcohol
(at least 91%)
- 1/3 cup Aloe Vera gel
- Mini bottle
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine rubbing alcohol and Aloe Vera gel.
- Stir very well.
- Pour into mini squeeze bottles.
Tips:
- Try to find the highest percentage of rubbing alcohol. Mine was 91%.
- I grabbed a pack of 3 mini squeeze bottles from the dollar store.
- Make a large batch of hand sanitizer and store in a mason jar
. Refill your smaller bottles as needed.
It's important to keep your home clean to help reduce the spread of germs too. We have a few recipes for homemade cleaners that you might like to try as well.
i tried this and the aloe didn’t mix well with the alcohol, it seperated and all the aloe is at the bottom of the bottle..do i have to add more aloe?
It does separate just shake well before use. I added vitamin E drops on mine to prevent drying the hands
I am so sorry for the late response. I did not see this comment come through. You could add a little bit more aloe, or as Windy suggested, just shake it really well.
The second batch I made I used a whisk. It worked perfectly!
It is often blackish green or brownish green above and yellow orange,
purple, or blue underneath.
That’s so strange. Mine is still the same color. Maybe try shaking it,a nd storing away from a window.
ooooh this is so helpful! thanks for sharing!
xxrebecca // http://www.rebeccapiersol.me
I made this yesterday but mine is clear. Did you add food colouring?
No, my aloe was green. Yours was likely clear.
Our stores are also out of alcohol and alone vera gel because every nut ball has cleaned them out to, so thanks for the tip it’s a great one and I would do it but I have no ingredients to make my own.
We’re out of those things around here too. I’m down to one bottle, so I really hope I can find supplies soon!
You can also use witch hazel. As for aloe replacement try searching on here. There’s so many ways to make jt
Thanks Glenda.
How about using Tea Tree Oil, Vitamin E and an Essential Oil in it. Tea Tree Oil is an antiseptic and Vitamin E will help soften hands. I’ve tried to find 91% Alcohol and it is out at most places too.
I’m having that problem now that I need to make more. Thank you for the suggestion.
Kym Douglas on HALLMARK HOME AND FAMILY made a great homemade Hand Sanitizer spray! Just Google her name and Hand Sanitizer.
Does it dry ur hands?
No, the aloe helps to prevent that.
Can I use aloe squeezed from my aloe plant??
I am unsure of that. I don’t see why not though, as the aloe is just to ensure that the alcohol doesn;t dry out your hands.
Why does it always have to be Aloe Vera gel. There are others out there.
Thanks
This just happens to be the one that I use. I hope you find one that you like!
My Alcohol is 70% that’s i I could find will that work
I have seen others use that, though I prefer the higher volume.
When I made this my aloe Vera clumped together and would not mix with the alcohol. Was I doing something wrong.
You could try shaking the bottle. That should help it all combine better.
Thank You!
Hi,
Thank you for the directions.
If I cannot source the Aloe Vera Gel can I use a leaf from the plant?
I will peel the outer skin off, then blend the inside and add the rubbing alcohol
That may work, though I have not tried it. The aloe vera is pretty much so that the alcohol does not dry out your hands so bad.