Looking for recommendations for an approved

[procon]

hand sanitizer effective against this virus. My current bottle if about to run out, and evidently I bought the wrong kind and it does nothing to any virus.

I started reading, but it was information overload, and many too many variables. Evidently some brands and some formulas are more effective than others, so that's what I'm looking for.

Tell me what's good?

[Klaralven]

1. Look for one with greater than 70% ethanol.

[Bleacher Creature]

2. I use Germ-X

I still can't find Purell anywhere, but Germ-X is also pretty widely known. I find it at Target every so often, as well as on Amazon.

[procon]

6. I looked at that on Wal-Mart, but it only says it's

effective on "germs". It doesn't say if that actually means viruses, so I'm reluctant to buy it.

[LisaL]

10. Viruses are included into "germs."

"The term “germs” refers to the microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that can cause disease."
https://www.rchsd.org/health-articles/what-are-germs-2/

[Blue_true]

14. The advice of health experts is that the sanitizer contain at least 70% alcohol.

Note: Alerters, this is not an ad, I am giving the OP what I believe is pertinent to the OP question.

You can try a company called Plant Therapy or a company called Bulk Apothecary. I have dealt with both when sourcing small amounts of new oils and other ingredient used to develop new formulations, both are very legitimate and one has a quick response chatline. I don’t know whether they still offer it, but both offered WHO recommended grade hand sanitizer, one sold it in containers starting at 16 ounces and going up to pallets, the other sold starting at 1 gallon and going up to pallets. The prices seemed reasonable - I use my own sanitization techniques so I wasn’t interested in that product. Both companies have experienced formulators, so my guess is you won’t have issues with product from either, I never have. Both have fast delivery, although my experience is that Plant Therapy is a bit faster, getting an order to me within 5-7 days from the order date, BA takes 7-9 days typically. Like I said, you can contact both to ask specific questions, one by Chat.

Good luck. The last time I looked at the hand sanitizer shelves at Publix and Walmart, they looked like locusts had come through.

[SheltieLover]

3. Make your own

Oe vera gel & 91% alcohol. Can find ratios online.

[Blue_true]

15. The CDC and Who said that any sanitizer with at least 70% IPA works.

IPA = IsoPropyl Alcohol.

[SheltieLover]

16. I bought ingredients

But havent made it. Just washing hands a lot.

[Blue_true]

18. Your method will work.

If you start with 91% IPA you can use more aloe. The key is to have the alcohol concentration at or above 70% when you are done formulating.

I am like you. I wash my hands and wipe things like handles and doorknobs down with IPA. I spray my masks with light alcohol, but mostly wash them in warm water and dish detergent.

[SheltieLover]

19. Thx!

Sounds good!

[mahina]

4. Out if the box or not answering the question but

Is this for at work or in your car, or to carry in your bag?

If for in your car, I have diluted dr bronnera soap and a couple of larger empty dr bronners Soap bottles, and wash and rinse m hands as soon as I get in the car, full 20 seconds. Soap and water is the most effective. Any kind of soap. No wondering what’s in it.

[procon]

7. Just for home use, an extra precaution after the

basic hand washing. I'm mainly concerned about all the shipments and deliveries that I get. I stop several times whilst unpacking, apply a squirt of sanitizer and keep going.

When I'm done then I wash up and use more sanitizer. My hands are too dried up now.

[mahina]

9. I think peroxide is easier on your skin and safer.

No question about what’s in it, no shortage, safer. Stick a spray nozzle in a bottle.

I hope you find just the thing you’re looking for

[abqtommy]

11. I've used hydrogen peroxide 3% ever since rubbing alcohol became generally unavailable.

It is definitely less harsh to the skin and can be used as a mouthwash too... I saturate my
sanitizing wipes with it too.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. Buy some rubbing alcohol. Mix it with aloe vera lotion so it won't be so drying.

Just be sure that the final product is at least 65- 70% alcohol, which means you would have to get 90% rubbing alcohol. The most important thing is to wash your hands with soap (which is more effective than hand sanitizer) after handling public or often-touched surfaces; the latest research indicates that there isn't much risk of transmission from surfaces.

[procon]

8. Good idea. The aloe Vera would sure help my skin. nt

[ornotna]

12. WHO formula

From MB Roland distillery.

https://mbroland.distilleryspirits.com/product.aspx?item=.5_GAL_HAND_SANITIZER

I bought a gallon back when you couldn't find sanitizer in any of the stores. It's liquid but works great from a spray bottle.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

13. In reality, washing your hands with soap and water is vastly preferable.

Those hand sanitizers are only minimally effective, if that.

I essentially never use them, have long washed my hands with reasonable frequency, and do just fine. I will use one if I'm walking into a store or business that has sanitizer there and wants me to use it. I inwardly roll my eyes, but I'm not going to object or refuse.

However, here's a link to a site that lists a bunch of sanitizers reputed to be useful against the corona virus. I hope it is helpful. You will to scroll down just a bit to get to the list.

https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19

[Tanuki]

17. No! The products in the EPA list at your link are surface disinfectants

and are not intended for use on skin. The list does not include hand sanitizer.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

20. I'm sorry.

I simply googled sanitizers and that's what I got.