topic Re: I know I can Google this, but in Wellness

I know I can Google this, but

JumpTheRope — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 07:09:48 GMT

I’d rather turn here to this Community first!

Im wondering if a mixture of Rubbing Alcohol (70%-90%) and

Glycerin or Aloe Vera Gel would work as a hand sanitizer?

And how much of each,,,,,.or

is it a *whack* idea?

Re: I know I can Google this, but

Snowpuppy — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 07:16:07 GMT

Sounds like you already googled a dupe recipe online.

Works but good luck finding ingredients.

There are many, many alternatives to hand sanitzer and those blasted wipes. Think outside the box.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

CaliKat — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 08:33:33 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
Sounds like you already googled a dupe recipe online.

Works but good luck finding ingredients.

There are many, many alternatives to hand sanitzer and those blasted wipes. Think outside the box.

@Snowpuppy

Can you point me in the direction of the alternatives to hand sanitizer and wipes. I've been trying to find the ingredients to no avail.

Question for everyone:

What do you use to disinfect your fruits and vegetables, that are able to be washed, such as apples or melons? Do you just use soap and water, or do you use a bleach solution? What is the most effective, and safe way of doing it?

Re: I know I can Google this, but

jackthebear — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:28:22 GMT

diy xxxx

should give you answers

I looked for a DIY for Clorox clean up and there were quite a few.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

NYLinda — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:50:36 GMT

@CaliKat I use "Fit Organic" fruit and vegetable spray and it comes in a wash too!

Re: I know I can Google this, but

Janey2 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:24:19 GMT

I watched a doctor on a YouTube video explain what to do with groceries when you get them home. He said wash fruits and vegetables in warm soapy water and rinse well.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

SilleeMee — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:54:12 GMT

3 parts rubbing alcohol (use only 91% or higher, no weaker)

1 part aloe (pure aloe, not a blend)

It will be watery. Do not add more aloe to try and make it thicker.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

Athome2 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:41:52 GMT

@SilleeMee, I had these ingredients and tried to make some sanitizer at home but the aloe vera gel turned more solid in the alcohol as I tried to mix them. I couldn’t get them to blend at all. Is there a trick to it? I’ve googled this and found nothing on it so maybe it’s me!

Re: I know I can Google this, but

SilleeMee — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:53:33 GMT

@Athome2

What kind of alcohol did you use? What strength?

Aloe has to be pure aloe and not a blend.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

Athome2 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 14:01:46 GMT

@SilleeMee That was fast! Thank you! I just looked and my alcohol IS 91% but the aloe has xanthan, ascorbic acid, citric acid and potassium sorbate, so I may have my answer right there. I never thought to even look!

Re: I know I can Google this, but

sidsmom — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:24:53 GMT

I've never put a lot of merit in hand sanitizers.

Then -and- now, especially.

I've read where you need to use a substantial amount in the

fashion of washing hands (between fingers, back of hands, wrists),

for it to be effective. Makes sense.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

SilleeMee — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:42:46 GMT

I've never been a big user of hand sanitizers. I feel confident with washing my hands and using a hand/nail scrub brush while doing so. If I can't find a sink to wash my hands then I don't touch my face or eat food.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

SeaMaiden — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:43:26 GMT

I have baby wipes .... I add alcohol to them in a zip lock bag and squeeze the bag to distribute the alcohol onto the wipes... I use these while out shopping... fingers... cart etc.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

Kachina624 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:35:38 GMT

Thats what it's made is, alcohol and aloe, except the commercial product has emolients added to prevent it from drying skin. They aren't available so the home-made product may be unsatusfactory if used often.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

chickenbutt — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:29:00 GMT

The recipe I saw posted here a couple of times in recent days was 2 parts isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) and one part aloe vera gel.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

JumpTheRope — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:29:33 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
Sounds like you already googled a dupe recipe online.

Works but good luck finding ingredients.

There are many, many alternatives to hand sanitzer and those blasted wipes. Think outside the box.

No, I did NOT “google it”, which is what I posted.

Just thought if alcohol is the “active”, then what kind of gel would be best....

Re: I know I can Google this, but

JumpTheRope — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:32:04 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
3 parts rubbing alcohol (use only 91% or higher, no weaker)
1 part aloe (pure aloe, not a blend)

It will be watery. Do not add more aloe to try and make it thicker.

Thanks for tip!

So what makes the store brands so thick?

Do you think pure glycerin would be the same? It’s all natural, clear and absorbs well.

I am having a tough time finding the rubbing alcohol!

Re: I know I can Google this, but

beach-mom — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:26:52 GMT

@CaliKat wrote:

@Snowpuppy

Can you point me in the direction of the alternatives to hand sanitizer and wipes. I've been trying to find the ingredients to no avail.

Question for everyone:

What do you use to disinfect your fruits and vegetables, that are able to be washed, such as apples or melons? Do you just use soap and water, or do you use a bleach solution? What is the most effective, and safe way of doing it?

@CaliKat and @Snowpuppy - We are not using soap on our vegetables. The soap can get inside the skin and cause problems. Plain water and a scrub with a brush is what we are doing.

Re: I know I can Google this, but

deb5555 — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:56:36 GMT

Question for everyone:

What do you use to disinfect your fruits and vegetables, that are able to be washed, such as apples or melons? Do you just use soap and water, or do you use a bleach solution? What is the most effective, and safe way of doing it?

I only use a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water in a spray bottle, spray and leave for 10 minutes then rinse.

Do These Cleaners Help Kill Coronavirus?

BarbiHollywood — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:55:31 GMT

I am pretty stocked up on some of the Mrs. Meyers Multi-Purpose cleaners, ditto for Method, which, by the way, I believe IS a Mrs. Meyer's product because I called the # on the back of each product and the answering messages were identical. Soooo, as I sit here awaiting an online reply from the company, does anyone know if either of these products lines helps with the Coronavirus? One Method product I have says "antibacterial" but the Mrs. Meyers products do not. Any help is appreciated, and if I hear back from customer service, I will post what they say.