Homemade disinfecting spray Everyone is talking about and wanting to know how to protect their family from Coronavirus. There does not appear to be any one thing, however, good hygiene habits and household practices definitely can not hurt! Making your own homemade sanitizer and disinfecting spray from items you probably already have is one alternative.
You can make your own homemade sanitizing/disinfecting spray at home with ingredients you may already have! With the rise of Coronavirus cases, it has become almost impossible to find sanitizers and disinfectants of any kind. Good news, though, things like rubbing alcohol, vodka, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, and essential oils can be used to make a sanitizer/disinfectant that is safe to use nearly everywhere. Below is the recipe I use to make my sanitizing/disinfecting spray for work and home. You can download and print a chart of essential oils and their disinfecting properties by clicking below!
* Homemade Disinfecting Spray Recipe *
- 16 oz. glass spray bottle (always use glass when using essential oils)
- 2 cups Vodka 140+ proof, Everclear grain alcohol OR Isopropyl (Rubbing) Alcohol 70%+
- Be sure the Vodka or Everclear is at least 140 proof which equals 70% alcohol
- 1/2 tsp. Hydrogen Peroxide
- 60-70 drops of essential oil with antimicrobial/antibacterial/antiviral properties (your choice).
- Add a cute label
Pour the alcohol in the bottle, add hydrogen peroxide and essential oils. Shake to mix before spraying on surfaces. Be sure to spot check to be sure there is no discoloration before applying everywhere. Also, be sure to clean your surface of dirt and other residue to be sure the spray will have full effect.
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*All the ingredients above are known to have antimicrobial, disinfecting and sanitizing properties but are not guaranteed by me to eliminate all germ/bacteria/virus threats. I’m not a doctor or disease specialist. Please consult your doctor and the CDC website to do your own research about the best ways to protect your family.