DIY Hand Sanitizer

With the arrival of COVID-19 to Greater Lansing, washing your hands is the No. 1 thing you can do to avoid the spread of the virus.

But you can’t wash your hands everywhere. That’s where hand sanitizer comes into play. The problem is, widespread concern by consumers has emptied the shelves of the product.

When all else fails, you can make your own. Just remember, if you to decide to make sanitizer, it should be at least 60% alcohol. Some recipes you may find online involve the

use of liquor like vodka. But know that most don’t meet that 60% threshold and will not be an appropriate option.

Here is a recipe to follow to make your own hand sanitizer: Ingredients 2/3-cup rubbing alcohol 1/3-cup aloe vera gel 8 drops of essential oil (optional) Travel container

Directions In clean plastic bowl, mix rubbing alcohol and aloe vera gel with a whisk until blended. As an option, add 8-10 drops of essential oil to scent your hand sanitizer. Mix again. Pour into clean travel container. ■