How to make Hand Sanitizer at Home | WHO Formulla

 Make your own Hand Sanitizer -

Hand sanitizer (also known as hand antiseptic, hand disinfectant, hand rub, or hand rub) is a liquid, gel, or foam generally used to kill the vast majority of viruses/bacteria/microorganisms on the hands.

In this time of Covid-19, People are using hand sanitizers rather than using soap. The reason is simple, Hand Sanitizers are easy to apply and can be used anywhere. Hand sanitizers do not require the usage of water.

A good sanitizer should contain at least 60% alcohol, with isopropyl alcohol being the most popular choice.

NOTE: Since isopropyl alcohol is flammable, you’ll want to make sure you’re in a well-ventilated area away from any open flames while you’re making this. You’ll also want to make sure to sanitize any measuring and mixing tools you use so you don’t contaminate your solution.

1) Gather your ingredients: This sanitizer closely emulates the commercial kind, without all the chemicals and without the bad smell. Hand sanitizer should not replace hand washing; just use it when you really need it. Here's what you'll need:

• 1 ⅔ cups of 99 percent isopropyl alcohol
• 1 ½ tablespoon of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide
• 1 ½ teaspoon of 98 percent glycerol
• Cold, boiled water

2) Gather your Material:

• Measuring cup
• Tablespoon
• Teaspoon
• Sealable container for mixing
• Funnel
• Spray bottle(s)

3) Steps:

• All you need to do to make your sanitizer is add the alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and glycerol to your mixing container — stirring if necessary to incorporate the glycerol.
• Add cold, boiled water until the total volume of your solution is 500 ml (a little more than 1/3 cup).
• Using the funnel, you can then transfer the solution to smaller, more portable spray bottles if you prefer.
• Once your solution is done, the WHO recommends letting it sit for at least 72 hours so any remaining wee beasties in the bottle are killed.

The author is not a health professional and it is important to note that frequent hand-washing and commercial sanitizers are better options than homemade sanitizers.