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Super Easy DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe

Did you know that you could make your own DIY hand sanitizer? 

One of the most important things you can do to stay healthy, regardless of a worldwide pandemic such as Coronavirus (COVID-19), is to be vigilant about washing your hands.

According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), if soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Below is s super easy recipe to make hand sanitizer at home! (This recipe is 65% rubbing alcohol.)

You can customize it with the essential oil of your choice.  I personally love the smell of lavender and/or eucalyptus.  Lemon verbena or even vanilla would smell great as well!

DIY Hand Sanitizer

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Container Options

You can use any type of container for the hand sanitizer.  I recommend a travel-size spray bottle or squeezable bottle.  Below are some great options:


What essential oil, if any, are you going to add to your new hand sanitizer?

DIY Hand Sanitizer

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  1. Ashley says

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    We made some last night! Excellent idea! It was super easy and my neighbor has an in-home daycare so this is going to be extremely helpful for her.

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    • Dana says

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      I’m so glad you tried out the recipe!!!

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  2. Tami Qualls says

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    I’m making some today. I am using Thieves and Lemon Essential Oils in mine.

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  3. Mallory says

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    This is a great idea. I have most of the stuff I need already at home. Thank you for the idea!

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    • Dana says

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      Thank you, Mallory! Stay safe and healthy!

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  4. Shayla says

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    This is such a timely post! The stores here are all out of hand sanitizer!

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    • Dana says

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      It’s crazy at the stores these days :(. Someone just messaged me that there’s no rubbing alcohol!!

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  5. patricia @ Grab a Plate says

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    Love adding the essential oil to this! Great idea, timely, and important to have at the ready!

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    • Dana says

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      Agreed! What’s your favorite essential oil?

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  6. Jordan says

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    I did not know I could make my own hand sanitizer and I bet this post is going viral right now!

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    • Dana says

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      I hope it helps! Are there any other topics that you’d like me to write about?

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