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How to Make Your Own Personal Hand Sanitizer at Home for Cheap

Mar 15, 2014 05:04 PM

Mar 15, 2014 05:34 PM

Illustration of various spray bottles and water droplets, depicting a hand using a spray bottle.

Hate germs and hate spending money on expensive hand sanitizer bottles? With a few simple ingredients and a little extra time, you can whip up your own all-natural, DIY hand sanitizer that will make your hands feel squeaky clean anytime and anywhere.

For an at-home hand sanitizer that requires a spray bottle, simply mix together the proper ratio of water, aloe vera gel, vitamin E oil, and your favorite essential oil. For a more travel-friendly hand sanitizer that comes in a traditional squirt bottle, mix together the proper ratio of rubbing alcohol, aloe vera gel, and your favorite essential oil.

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