Phil and Martha Matthews » Health http://philandmartha.org Welcome to the web site of the Matthews Family! Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:06:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 How to make hand sanitizer http://philandmartha.org/health/how-to-make-hand-sanitizer/ http://philandmartha.org/health/how-to-make-hand-sanitizer/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:21:34 +0000 Phil http://philandmartha.org/?p=444 germ-fighting-hand-sanitizer Tired of paying for hand sanitizer? Then, grab a few ingredients, and make your own!
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes or less
Here’s How:
1. Mix the aloe vera and Isopropyl alcohol together until well blended.
2. Add 8-10 drops of essential oil to the mixture for fragrance (if desired), and stir well.
3.Pour the finished hand sanitizer into an empty container and seal.

Contains 65% Alcohol

Tips:

1. Many essential oils like tea tree oil and lavender have antibacterial properties. Use one of these to boost the germ-zapping power of your hand sanitizer.
2. Save the bottles from store-bought hand sanitizer, and refill them again and again.
3. A little goes a long way with this recipe. Once applied, just rub your hands together until the moisture evaporates and the stickiness vanishes.

What You Need:

* 2/3 cup Isopropyl alcohol 91%
* 1/3 cup aloe vera gel
* Essential oil in your choice of fragrance (optional)
* A bowl and spoon
* An empty container

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