Germ Fighter Hand Sanitizer
Staying protected from everyday germs is essential, especially when you are constantly on the go. This DIY Germ Fighter hand sanitizer recipe combines the cleansing power of alcohol with the natural aroma of essential oils to help keep your hands fresh and clean wherever you are. With simple ingredients like ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, aloe vera, and a few drops of Germ Fighter or Defender essential oil blend, you can create a convenient natural hand sanitizer for daily use.
This easy homemade hand sanitizer with essential oils is perfect for keeping in your purse, travel bag, or office desk. Not only does it help maintain hand hygiene when soap and water are unavailable, but it also offers the uplifting scent of aromatherapy while supporting a cleaner lifestyle. Follow the simple steps below to make your own essential oil hand sanitizer at home.
DIY Hand Sanitizer
What you’ll need:
- 1/3 cup 190 proof Everclear/ethanol or 99% isopropyl alcohol
- 1/8 cup Aloe Vera Jelly
- 43 drops Defender, Germ Fighter or Germ Destroyer
*This recipe has been updated to include alcohol for maximum effectiveness.
What you’ll do:
Measure out Everclear/ethanol and Aloe Vera Jelly into different containers. Mix the essential oils in the ethanol and then slowly add in the Aloe Vera Jelly while mixing with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Once blended, pour into your sanitizer container and use as needed.
*Note: Although these ingredients are known to be effective at helping prevent and eliminate germs, this DIY is not a substitute for regular, proper handwashing.
by Plant Therapy