We are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic caused by Covid-19 (corona Virus). Soap is super effective in killing the virus but it’s not always a viable option. Due to this a high quality, an effective sanitizer is a great option.

This recipe was distributed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) because it’s easy to make and it WORKS. You can see their document here.

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Covid-19 or the coronavirus has turned into a worldwide pandemic which is highlighting how dependant we are on a normally functioning society. Even hospitals are struggling to get their hands on enough sanitizer to meet their needs.



Soap is very effective at killing Covid-19. In fact, it works even better than hand sanitiser. You can read exactly how soap renders the virus inactive here. But its not always practical to use soap and water with you.



The coronavirus has also been shown to live on some surfaces for 72 hrs, perhaps up to 9 days! Some surfaces are not practical to clean with soap and water. So having a sanitiser on hand (pun intended) is definitely a good idea. Our bottle is now sitting on a shelf by the front door.

Some people say that its not a good idea for hand sanitiser to be made at home, and in some ways, they have a point. Lots of people do not realise that for alcohol to denature the virus’s protein it must be over 60% ABV (120 proof). In fact, ideally, it should be in the 75-80% range (150-160 proof) so they make solutions that are not effective. Hydrogen peroxide can also be dangerous at higher concentrations so care is needed when handling these chemicals.

With some attention to detail, a little research and respect for safety a hospital-grade sanitiser can be made at home.

You will need:

Alcohol The higher the proof the better. It must be over 65% though.

Distilled Water or Boiled Water (That Has Been Cooled Again)

Hydrogen Peroxide (ideally between 3-20%)

Glycerol or Glycerin (used as a humectant to keep your hands from drying out)

You can change this out for another humectant, but you will need to do some research on what is suitable.

Something To Mix In

Something To Mix With

Something To Accurately Measure Ingredients

Air Tight Dispensing Bottle (A Well Washed Spray Bottle Perhaps)

Use the calculator below to decide on the best formulation you can make based on the ingredients you have.