How to make your own hand sanitizer
Channel: New York Hall Of Science
Date: 04/08/2020

To prevent the spread of germs, nothing can properly replace washing your hands with soap and water  – but sometimes, you might not have access to a sink.

That's when people often turn to hand sanitizer. 

Your first choice of hand sanitizer should always be pre-made sanitizer from the store – as they are professionally made and have proven efficacy. However, if store-bought hand sanitizer is not possible to get, you can also consider making your own.

In this video, Explainer TV student Ilias demonstrates a homemade gel recipe. You'll need: Isopropyl alcohol, Aloe vera gel (or another form of gel, as an emollient) and Essential oil (this is optional, and only necessary if you want to add a fragrance to the sanitizer).

Important CDC notes:
- The CDC recommends that sanitizers contain 60% to 95% alcohol in order to eradicate germs. 
- CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible because handwashing reduces the amounts of all types of germs and chemicals on hands. But if soap and water are not available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
- Sanitizers work best on clean hands and may be less effective when hands are greasy or visibly dirty, according to the CDC. 
- Wait 72 hours before using the hand sanitizer, so any germs that entered your solution when you made it have died.

This video was shot and edited by Explainer TV student Ilias, as part of a student led production.

SOURCES: 
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-make-hand-sanitizer
https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-diy-hand-sanitizer.html
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html
https://www.nebraskamed.com/COVID/how-to-make-your-own-hand-sanitizer-2020

Music:
Title : Patent Doll
Artist : Freedom Trail Studio
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4DXLLC6gSU