Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipe {Free Labels}

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I bet you didn’t know how easy it is to make your own homemade hand sanitizer gel. Proper handwashing is one of the best ways to stop the spread of germs and viruses!  In rare instances, when you don’t have access to soap and water, and you are out and about and nowhere near a sink, you can use this.

In fact, you can make loads of homemade cleaning products like DIY Cleaning Wipes, Shower Cleaner, and Thieves cleaner right at home.

DIY Hand Sanitizer Ingredients

Here is what you will need to whip up your very own hand cleaner. (affiliate links included)

• Aloe Vera
• Essential Oil (I used Tea Tree Oil, lavender is another fave)
• 91% Isopropyl Alcohol
• Whisk
• Funnel
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring Spoons
• Container for the hand sanitizer
• Free Printable Labels
• 1 3/4 inch circle punch
• Scissors

How do you make hand sanitizer Gel?

Yes, it is easier than you think to make homemade sanitizer with aloe. If you don’t like store-bought or can’t find it you can start making hand sanitizer at home. You only need a few ingredients 91% isopropyl alcohol and aloe vera gel. Add in essential oils if you like.

This is an easy project to make with kids. I have found that when you get them involved in the process they take ownership and are more likely to use. It works too for making dinner and getting them to eat veggies.

Another easy way is to fill your container 3/4 full of the 91% isopropyl alcohol and the rest of the bottle with the aloe then a few drops of essential oil.

Free Printable DIY Hand Sanitizer Gel Labels

It is important to keep homemade products labeled! The active ingredient is alcohol so we want to be safe and keep it labeled especially for young children.

I have included round and square labels so they work for a variety of bottle shapes and sizes. Download the file, print on a solid sheet of sticker paper.  To keep the ink from smearing from freshly sanitized hands I covered the label with clear packing tape.  I then used a 1 3/4 inch circle punch to cut out the round labels. It is easy enough to cut the square labels with scissors.

Can I use vodka?

No, you can’t you vodka (ethyl alcohol) or other grain alcohol to make hand sanitizer. The alcohol content matters. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends your sanitizer must be at least 60 percent alcohol to be effective. Using at least 91% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) is best. Sorry, regular vodka and whiskey won’t cut it. Witch hazel will not work either

DIY Hand sanitizer Spray

If you are wondering how to make a hand sanitizer spray simply put this hand sanitizer with aloe in a small spray bottle.

Note:

Using alcohol based hand sanitizer is recommended when you cannot wash your hands.  Wash your hands as soon as possible after using hand sanitizer to ensure they are clean.

Keep Germ Free with These Great Ideas

Now you know how to make sanitizer you might like to try one of these other ideas.

• Hand Sanitizer Cozy – super easy project that makes a great gift.
• Easy Face Mask Pattern and here is one with a filter pocket Face Mask with Filter Pocket – of course, I have cute gift tags for giving Face Mask Gift Tags
• Homemade Cleaning Wipes with Free Labels – so much cheaper than storebought and they work great. Be sure to use thick paper towels.
• Best Teacher Hands Down Teacher Gift – this free printable tag could be attached to hand sanitizer too! Super fun!

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