Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 3/16/20

In the absence of the availability of commercial hand sanitizers, the World Health Organization recommends the following recipe for homemade hand sanitizer as part of their COVID-19 response. These ingredients can typically be found at drugstores and some supermarkets.

WHAT YOU NEED:
Small spray bottle
1 teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide
1 tablespoon of 98% glycerin

Isopropyl alcohol and sterile distilled or boiled cold water in ONE of the following combinations: 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of 99% isopropyl alcohol PLUS 1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon water 
1 cup + 3 tablespoons of 91% isopropyl alcohol PLUS 2 tablespoons + 2 and 1/2 teaspoons water

WHAT TO DO:
1.Pour alcohol into a medium container, ideally with a pouring spout 
2.Add hydrogen peroxide, then glycerin and stir
3.Measure and add water
4.Sanitize spray bottles by adding in a small amount of leftover alcohol, swirling around and allowing to air dry
4.Fill bottle with solution and label clearly with contents.

USING HAND SANITIZER:
To use, spray on all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Note:These small quantity recipes are derived from WHO's Guide to Local Production: WHO-recommended Handrub Formulations


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