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Make your own hand sanitizer

jimdeerejimdeere Member, Moderator Posts: 26,285 ******
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Seeing as how sanitizer and alcohol is flying off the shelf, I’m going to make my own using aloe and Everclear grain alcohol.
I f the shtf, I can drink it . Win, win.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/03/health/coronavirus-diy-hand-sanitizer-trnd/index.html

    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • Ricci.WrightRicci.Wright Member Posts: 5,127 ✭✭✭✭
    As smooth as 60 grit sandpaper.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited March 2020
    us55840 said:
    What proof Everclear will you use?
    "Everclear is a brand name of rectified spirit (also known as grain alcohol and neutral spirit) produced by the American company Luxco (formerly known as the David Sherman Corporation). It is made from grain[1] and is bottled at 120, 151, 189, and 190 U.S. proof (60%, 75.5%, 94.5% and 95% alcohol by volume, respectively).[2] Due to its market prevalence and high alcohol content, the product has become iconic, with a "notorious reputation" in popular culture.[3][4] Sale of the 190-proof variation is prohibited in some states, which led Luxco to start selling the 189-proof version.[5][6]"

    May I suggest you use 190 Everclear.    B) 

    @u55840 190 proof is the only reason I can think of to purchase Everclear. I have no idea why it comes in other strengths (save for 189 proof). It's pretty damn cheap even at 190 proof. (as it should be)
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,500 ✭✭✭✭
    LOTS simpler and probably more effective: Fill any pump bottle with 8 oz water and 1 oz bleach. Sp
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    Rocky Raab said:
    LOTS simpler and probably more effective: Fill any pump bottle with 8 oz water and 1 oz bleach. Sp

    You're not doing it right if you don't apply it while it's boiling.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • BobJudyBobJudy Member Posts: 6,671 ✭✭✭✭
    Saw on the news the other day that the makers of Titos vodka had to tell people not to use their product for hand sanitizer because it wasn't strong enough to do any good. I swear people are morons! On a happier note I've got enough Titos now to last a couple of months.😁 Bob
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  • 4205raymond4205raymond Member Posts: 3,427 ✭✭✭✭
    We don't have a problem in New York State any more. Our King Cuomo has tasked the prisoners to make and sell it to us. The old publicity hound even gave us a demo on CNN on how to use it. He wanted so bad to be the President and I think he is hoping that maybe Biden/Sanders will self destruct and he will get drafted at the DNC.

    Was going to list all the things this Pompous A-- has done to toot his horn since the Safe Act but it would take days. Maybe later.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    BobJudy said:
    Saw on the news the other day that the makers of Titos vodka had to tell people not to use their product for hand sanitizer because it wasn't strong enough to do any good. I swear people are morons! On a happier note I've got enough Titos now to last a couple of months.😁 Bob

    LMAO
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • Butchdog2Butchdog2 Member Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭✭
    Hand sanitizer and all the sterilization of our bodies is what causes demics like this. We have no resistance to bacteria and such.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    Rocky Raab said:
    LOTS simpler and probably more effective: Fill any pump bottle with 8 oz water and 1 oz bleach. Sp

    A little harsh on old skin Rocky, I will stick with the isopropanol version, thanks.
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,500 ✭✭✭✭
    The last half of my post disappeared somehow. It said: Spray on hands and rub vigorously for 20 seconds, then rinse completely and dry.
    My suggestion is to those who can't find the intended sanitizers but believe they need something more than plain old soap and water. (They don't, but beliefs are strong things.)
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • Henry0ReillyHenry0Reilly Member Posts: 10,892 ✭✭✭
    I never knew Everclear came in anything but 190 proof.
    I used to recruit for the NRA until they sold us down the river (again!) in Heller v. DC. See my auctions (if any) under username henryreilly
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  • victorj19victorj19 Member Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭
    A waste to use Everclear for making hand sanitizer.  Save for drinking.  Use the 70% Rubbing alcohol instead (much cheaper).   Good luck on finding the aloe vera.
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