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3. This video shows how to mix it.

Mon Mar 2, 2020, 08:47 AM

Mar 2020

Last edited Wed Mar 11, 2020, 02:45 AM - Edit history (1)

And Vitamin E is recommended for the recipe for a preservative element. Works in prolonging oils. Not for water-based formula.

UPDATE: I'm a little more informed and I don't think that this formula will get you to the 60% alcohol ratio recommended by the CDC.

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Coronavirus prevention: How to make hand sanitizer at home [View all] CentralMass Mar 2020 OP

You are better off washing your hands with soap and water. 5X Mar 2020 #1

unless you are somewhere you can't.... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #5

Hand washing is better TNNurse Mar 2020 #8

Or sing the CDC's Happy Handwashing song csziggy Mar 2020 #10

i went on a google timer orleans Mar 2020 #18

that's missing the point.... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #16

See reply #4. I meant to teply to your post 5X. CentralMass Mar 2020 #6

Thank you. SammyWinstonJack Mar 2020 #2

This video shows how to mix it. Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #3

I think it has its purpose when its not possible to wash your hands. CentralMass Mar 2020 #4

It is good info, just not needed at home, usually. 5X Mar 2020 #7

It's so cheap lillypaddle Mar 2020 #9

Because where I live there is none to be found! BuddhaGirl Mar 2020 #11

A good reason, right there. calimary Mar 2020 #14

Oh wow! lillypaddle Mar 2020 #23

It's all good BuddhaGirl Mar 2020 #26

Thanks for posting Sherman A1 Mar 2020 #12

I love these DIY things.. defacto7 Mar 2020 #13

since it's alcohol based..... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #15

My prediction, shaking hands will become a thing of the past Baclava Mar 2020 #19

Tip: use an unscented aloe vera gel. n/t SpankMe Mar 2020 #20

The VOCs are high in alcohol. OneCrazyDiamond Mar 2020 #22

No access to clean water Tink41 Mar 2020 #24

Agreed Sherman A1 Mar 2020 #27

For disinfecting surfaces with bleach what is the ratio? hamsterjill Mar 2020 #25

CDC recommendations, for different types of surfaces: sl8 Mar 2020 #28

Beware of the revenuers lame54 Mar 2020 #29

Certain essential oils, like clove bud oil and tea tree oil, Ilsa Mar 2020 #30