Thursday, March 19, 2020

DIY Disinfectant Spray, Cleaning Wipes and Hand Sanitizer - Staying Healthy and Clean


With everything going on right now with the Coronavirus and with people trying to find disinfectant supplies in grocery stores and big box retailers, I wanted to share some easy DIY items that can be made at home and used to help keep us all healthy and clean.  I viewed several different websites and here is what I found to make your own All Natural Disinfectant Spray, Cleaning Wipes and Hand Sanitizer. I have included what things you will need as far as ingredients and items along with directions and the links to the websites of were I found these recipes. I know there are many out there but I wanted to compile what I could and make it easier to have them all in one place as a quick reference for those who need it. 

Please everyone stay safe, healthy and clean while we all hunker down into our new surroundings.  We can only do our best to stay calm, protect our families and work as a community to help each out through these difficult times.  Please leave a comment below on my blog if you have any other websites you have used and liked or have made your own recipes for any of the following home remedies. 

DIY All Natural Disinfectant Spray
Things you will need: 
1 1/4 cups water (tap or distilled)
1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup 80% or more Isopropyl Alcohol (you can substitute vodka as well)
15 drops essential oil – peppermint + lemon OR lavender + lemon are great in this recipe
glass or plastic (dollar store) spray bottle.

Directions: 
Place everything in the spray bottle place the top on and shake until mixed. Then it’s ready to use.  Make sure the surface is cleaned before disinfecting it, when you use the spray let it sit on the surface for about a 1 minute before wiping it down so it will kill all the germs.  

Reference Website for this recipe: https://cleanmama.com/diy-disinfecting-spray-cleaner/




Cleaning Wipes (non bleach)
Things you need:
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon liquid dish soap
5-10 drops essential oil (optional)
Roll of paper towels (cut to fit container being used)


Directions(same for all formulas): Mix ingredients together and pour over paper towels.

Website: https://www.homemadeinterest.com/three-homemade-cleaning-wipes-recipes/
A tutorial on how to make homemade cleaning wipes in three different formulas, homemade wipes for glass, bleach wipes, and general cleaning wipes. A great way to save money and some inspiration to start your Spring cleaning!
Hand Sanitizer 
Things you need:
3/4 cup of Isopropyl or rubbing alcohol 
1/4 cup of aloe Vera gel (to help keep your hands smooth and to counteract the harshness of the alcohol)
10 drops essential oil (lavender oil, lemon or citrus scent)
1 tbsp coconut oil or pumps of hand lotion - you can use whatever hand lotion you had to help keep your skin from drying out
Plastic bottle with pump or mini travel size shampoo bottle (dollar store)


Directions: Pour all ingredients into a bowl, ideally one with a pouring spout like a measuring container. Mix with a spoon and then beat with a whisk to turn the sanitizer into a gel.  Pour the ingredients into an empty bottle for easy use and make sure to label it as “Hand Sanitizer”

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