Combat Covid-19: Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

With the increasing coronavirus panic, hand sanitizers are flying off the shelves as our anxiety levels rise. Amidst this viral outbreak of COVID 19, panic buying is gripping the nation with face masks and hand sanitizers topping the list With no vaccine or cure for COVID 19, people are obsessively conscious of their personal hygiene and cleanliness which has led to a surge in demand of antiseptic liquids, disinfectants, sanitizers, surgical gloves and face masks. Even dealers and traders like hand sanitizer wholesalers are finding it challenging to keep up with the demands. In a time like these, you can always resort to DIY projects and make your germ-killing gel at home. All you need is some simple ingredients easily accessible at the pharmacy and some readily available at home. Let’s get started and jump right into the process.

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Things to keep in mind- DIY Hand Sanitizer

1. The active ingredient in a hand sanitizer is alcohol, and to be effective as a disinfectant, a minimum of 60 % alcohol must be present.
2. For rubbing alcohol, try getting your hands on isopropyl alcohol as it is easily accessible with 90-95 % concentrate and comparatively safe too.
3. Double up the use of essential oils. Choose an essential oil that smells good, soothes skin and has antibacterial properties to protect you against germs. Essential oils such as thyme, clove oil, and tea tree oil are known for their antibacterial properties.
4. Aloe gel is a humectant that helps to lock in the moisture. It balances and protects your hands from the drying effects of alcohol. Another substitute for aloe vera gel is glycerin.
5. For people with sensitive skin, keep the alcohol concentrate to 60-70 % to avoid irritation.

Ingredients and tools required

1. Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol- 99%)- â…” cup
2. 8-10 drops of essential oils
3. â…“ cup of aloe vera gel
4. Bowl and spoon
5. Empty dispenser bottle with pump

Steps to make the hand sanitizer

• Keep your ingredients ready

Make sure to measure and keep the rubbing alcohol, aloe vera gel, and essential oils ready.

• Mix it

Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix it thoroughly using a spoon. This might take a few minutes to get a homogenous gel.

• Bottle it up

Voila, there you have your hand sanitizer. Pour it in the bottle and start using it as you like.

Benefits of using a hand sanitizer 

1. It is a very commonly known fact that alcohol-based sanitizers help to prevent the spread of germs and other bacterias causing illness.
2. Frequent use of sanitizer also promotes good hygiene and health.
3. It acts as an extra caution and also helps to reduce waste. Sanitizers kept near washroom exits encourages people to use sanitizer instead of using paper towels to pull the door.
4. It is also very convenient and portable, making it easy to use on the go.
5. Lastly, using hand sanitizers regularly is a good practice considering “ Prevention is better than cure.”

Remember, despite having the best hand sanitizers and soap, unless you wash correctly or use the right way, you may still have the virus in your hands. For bulk orders, get connected to wholesale hand sanitizer suppliers listed at Sulekha.