As the number of people infected with the coronavirus surpasses more than 7 lakh worldwide, and more than 1.3 billion are locked in their homes, scientists are wrestling with one of the most pressing questions of the pandemic. Due to this COVID- 19, there is heavy shortage in market. So lets make sanitizer at home.Research says that the hand sanitizer recipe below will kill 99.9 percent of germs after 60 seconds.
Making your own hand sanitizer is easy to do and only requires a few Ingredients:
- Isopropyl or Rubbing Alcohol (99% Alcohol Volume)
- Aloe vera gel
- An essential oil, such as Tea Tree Oil or Lavender Oil, or you can use Lemon Juice instead
The key to making an effective, germ-busting hand sanitizer is to stick to a 2:1 proportion of alcohol to aloe vera. This keeps the alcohol content around 60 percent. This is the minimum amount needed to kill most germs, according to the CDCTrusted Source.
How to use Hand SanitizerTwo things to be aware of when using hand sanitizer is that you need to rub it into your skin until your hands are dry. And, if your hands are greasy or dirty, you should wash them first with soap and water.
Here are some Tips for using Hand Sanitizer Effectively.- Spray or apply the sanitizer to the palm of one hand.
- Thoroughly rub your hands together. Make sure you cover the entire surface of your hands and all your fingers.
- Continue rubbing for 30 to 60 seconds or until your hands are dry. It can take at least 60 seconds, and sometimes longer, for hand sanitizer to kill most germs.