Hand sanitizer

Here’s what you need:

• 2/3 cup Isopropyl alcohol 91% (rubbing alcohol)
• 1/3 cup aloe vera gel
• Essential oil in your choice of fragrance (optional)
• A small or medium mixing bowl
• A spoon
• An empty container, such as a 3-ounce containerfrom a travel toiletries kit
• A funnel (optional, makes it easier if your container has a small mouth like a bottle)
• A small piece of masking tape for labeling

Here’s how to make it:

In your mixing bowl, stir the Isopropyl alcohol and aloe vera gel until blended together and you have it!

Stir in 8-10 drops of your preferred scented essential oil and/or Tee Tree Oil (optional).

The CDC recommends using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content. This recipe makes a sanitizer with 60.66% alcohol content.

As always, the best way to keep your hands clean is to wash them regularly. Believe it or not, there is a “correct” way to wash your hands, and chances are you’re not doing it (or doing it too fast). The rule of thumb is to scrub for 20 seconds, or about as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday,” twice.

How to make sterile wipes –

½ C white vinegar

¼ C water

¼ C rubbing alcohol

1 teaspoon liquid dish soap – Dawn

10 drops essential oil of choice (optional)

Use as a spray, or soak paper towels in and store in a plastic container.