If you want to have a disinfectant at your disposal all the time, that will help you maintain hand hygiene then you can do it yourself quickly and easily at home.
An alcohol-based hand cleaner is an ideal tool to protect you against any possible bacteria. Alcohol is undoubtedly the best disinfectant that fights viruses and bacteria, but it’s strong, so it’s not good for us. To reduce the odor of alcohol, add a few drops of essential oil that soothe the disinfectant your way. You need the following ingredients to make this disinfectant at home:
- 200ml 99% alcohol;
- 100ml aloe vera gel;
- 20 drops of lavender essential oil;
- A mixing bowl;
- A bottle.
Follow step by step the methods
Combine alcohol with Aloe-vera gel
First, combine alcohol with aloe vera gel in a mixing bowl. It is important that the alcohol penetrates the gel and becomes a gel mass. The more you add aloe vera gel to your disinfectant, the denser it will be. Stir the ingredients together until all is well combined. Alcohol will protect you 100% from bacteria and viruses, while on the other hand, gel aloe-vera will refresh your hands every time you use it.
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