Coronavirus Prevention: Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer At Home

Everyone agrees, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that if you want to avoid the transmission of Coronavirus then the best way is to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, but what if soap and water aren't available? Is there any other alternative? According to CDC, washing hands properly is one of the best method to reduce hand germs and curb disease transmission, but if a person doesn't have access to soap and water, he can use hand sanitizer as an alternative. 

But with increasing public awareness about the novel coronavirus outbreak, supplies of hand sanitizer at chemist shops have started to run low. In fact, it is becoming difficult to find them on the online shopping portals as well. According to a report, sales of hand sanitizer have skyrocketed, peaking around 73% higher than they were at this time last year. Many websites have also increased the prices and are selling the sanitizers at double price. But what if you don't find a sanitizer? Is there any other alternative available? Is it safe to make your own hand sanitizer? Will it protect you against coronavirus infection?

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released an official guide to making hand sanitizer at home for populations that do not have clean water or other medical-grade products in place. 

Here's What You Need

• Isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol 99.8% : 300ml
• Hydrogen peroxide 3%: 4 ml
• Glycerol 98% : 45ml
• Sterile distilled or boiled cold water
• Container with watertight lid
• Small funnel (optional) 

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Process

• Stir together the hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol until fully incorporated. 
• Next, add Glycerol and sterile distilled water to it. Mix it well. 
• Using a funnel, transfer the mixture into a bottle with a secure lid. When you use the hand sanitizer, dispense a few drops of it onto your palm and rub all over the surface of both hands until completely dry.

Other Ways To Prevent Coronavirus

• Wash your hands thoroughly or apply hand sanitizer after touching a suspected contaminated surface.
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• CDC recommends wearing a N-95 mask.
• Avoid touching your eyes, mouth or nose without washing your hands.
• Consult a doctor if you are feeling sick.

So, follow these tips and stay safe.

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