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Per the CDC, hand sanitizer needs to contain at least 60% alcohol. Tito's Handmade Vodka is 40% alcohol, and therefore does not meet the current recommendation of the CDC. Please see attached for more information. pic.twitter.com/3gS4Cv92Xn — TitosVodka (@TitosVodka) March 4, 2020

A sudden demand for hand sanitizers to protect against the coronavirus has led many people to turn to homemade remedies, including one made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka However, the Texas-based company has warned the public against using vodka to kill germs."Per the CDC, hand sanitizer needs to contain at least 60% alcohol," the company said in a recent Twitter post. "Tito's Handmade Vodka is 40% alcohol, and therefore does not meet the current recommendation of the CDC."According to the CDC , handwashing remains the most effective way to fight against potential disease. In the meantime, keep soap and water handy and leave the vodka for sipping.