There are some shortages of sanitizers and face masks due to coronavirus outbreak. In case you cannot buy a sanitizer in your local town or order online, you can make it at home. Taking into account the recommendations of the WHO we created a guide to making a sanitizer at home.
The WHO recommends making sanitizers on the basis of rectified spirit with the alcoholic content 70% and more. A lot of people think that any alcoholic-based liquids can be used, but this is not so. The virus can only be killed at temperatures of 90.00 °C or liquids with 70%+ alcohol rectified spirit. Vodka won’t suit, as it is 40% alcohol.
Differences between Ethanol and Isopropyl Alcohol
You will have to use ethanol or isopropyl alcohol to make a sanitizer. The main difference between them lies in the ingredients and manufacturing process. Ethanol is made from natural products: rice, potatoes, сorn, or starch. Isopropyl alcohol is made from subsoil resources: oil, coal, etc. It is cheaper and is often used as a purifier, in the manufacturing of perfumes and detergents. Both types of rectified spirits are perfect for cleaning and grease removal. The 2 spirits can be mixed but you should not drink the substance, as this mixture is poisonous.
How to Make a Sanitizer
Precaution measures:
! Do not use open fire or smoke in the room you make the sanitizer in!
! Do not drink sanitizers.
! Buy the ingredients in pharmacy stores or special shops only!
To make 1 liter of sanitizer, you will need:
Recipe 1:
- Ethanol 96%: 833,3 ml
- Hydrogen peroxide 3%: 41,7 ml
- Glycerin 98%: 14,5 ml
Recipe 2:
- Isopropyl alcohol 99,8%: 751,5 ml
- Hydrogen peroxide 3%: 41,7 ml
- Glycerin 98%: 14,5 ml
Mix all the ingredients from the recipe and stir. Add water to make the mixture 1 liter in volume. Your sanitizer is ready. You can store it in a plastic or glass bottle and take it with you when you go out.
How to Use Sanitizer
Pour several drops of sanitizer on the palms of hands, rub thoroughly to clean every inch. Use sanitizer every time you touch something: door handles, buttons in elevators, etc. Use moisturizing creams when at home to prevent dry skin and fissures.
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