#add isopropyl alcohol and shake it all around

[bumblebeerror]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about cleaning, it’s that different shit has different uses, and mixing everything together at BEST just makes them react and gives you a completely useless product - and at worst, you forget the rug you’re carpet cleaning with disinfectant bleach was peed on and now you need to open every window.

SO! Here is my handy-dandy guide to how to use cleaning supplies!

So first off: branded, labeled, storebought cleaners should ONLY be used as intended on the packaging, and should be used SEPERATELY from other storebought cleaners. Tracking down every last ingredient is annoying and stupid, it’s better to just use, wipe, rinse, and then use the other thing.

However! If you are a cheap motherfucker like me, here is my list of vital cleaning agents you need on hand:

Isopropyl alcohol - disinfectant primarily. You can get a bottle of 90% and dilute it by up to 1:3 with water. Also effective as window cleaner, and good for getting smells out of fabric.

Hydrogen peroxide - this is what would medically be called an astringent, but it’s not used for medical purposes very often anymore because it’s an acid that is very good at breaking down organic matter like skin cells, and doesn’t discriminate. It’s typically sold at 3% concentrations and doesn’t need diluting; use on mold, especially in houseplants or in your bathroom. It’s also better for cleaning your ears than qtips.

Baking soda - most people mix it with vinegar, but that kind of fizzing action is only useful in areas that need grime loosened that can’t be reached manually. It’s most effective when used as a scrubbing agent, or when used to soak up liquid. Also a decent all-around deodorizer. Dont mix with water unless adding a a Tbs or two to mop water.

White vinegar - my bread and butter, baby. This shit is great for a lot of things, but most useful is that it neutralizes the smell of cat pee. It’s also good for combating smells in general, and makes a decent fabric softener because it washes away residue left by laundry detergent. Dilute to 1 part vinegar, 3-4 parts water.

Bleach - Old faithful. A disinfectant safe for use on pretty much every surface when diluted to 1:9 with water. Let me repeat that: For use on surfaces as a disinfectant, especially ones that will be touched often, DILUTE BLEACH by 1 part bleach to NINE PARTS WATER. I promise you, you don’t need more. Don’t add anything to bleach. It is its own little magical guy, let it shine.

Soap, ideally some form of detergent - most of these other guys are for disinfecting or odor control, this guy, Hydrogen Peroxide, and baking soda are your main Elbow Grease guys. Soap is made to break down oil especially, but it’s a solvent for most things if you scrub hard enough. You can enhance the scrubby-ness of it by adding banking soda, but bleach or vinegar will denature the lipids that make soap a good solvent.

Secondarily, these things also help:

Lemon juice - Smells nice, has some antibacterial properties, and the scent lingers nicely. Mix with vinegar or alcohol only.

Mint / Spearmint/Peppermint oil - bug repellent. A lot of bugs taste with their feet, and strong smells can ward them off. Doesn’t particularly matter if the oil is food safe, since it’s to keep bugs away. Can be mixed safely with soap or alcohol, but keep kids and pets out of small unventilated spaces while you’re spraying. Dilute about 20 drops of oil in a spray bottle filled with water, add about the same amount of alcohol or soap, shake to mix. Spray around doors, windows, and corners.

I’m gonna be so real, you can do a lot with these here, without ever mixing them more than I’ve described. Go forth and don’t cough up blood trying to clean.

hey remember how awhile back i mentioned that tiktok has a whole trend where people mix cleaning supplies well i redownloaded tiktok so im finally able to show you what i mean

[tameblog]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[ramestoryworld]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[alexha2210]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[angusstory]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[tumibaba]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[romaleen]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[monaleen101]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[iamownerofme]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[shelyold]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[iammeandmy]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[januishstory]

This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces.  I’ve been seeing a lot of DIY hand sanitizer recipes popping up lately. Many of these are alcohol-based hand sanitizers made with isopropyl alcohol or even vodka. In the past years, I have researched the proper formulation of sanitizers quite a bit.  If you’ve seen my previous DIY hand sanitizer recipe, you’ll know that for years, I have been using natural and plant-based soaps and hand sanitizers to keep my hands clean and ward off germs for our family. Thankfully, this has been my regular practice since my son started preschool and came home with what seems like every virus known to man. It was pretty hard for me not to catch them all with a snuggly and snotty toddler, but once I started being diligent about handwashing and not touching my face with my hands, it reduced the viruses I caught by about 80%. So, let’s dive a little more into how to avoid getting sick, as well as this natural hand sanitizer recipe. This hand sanitizer recipe is quick and simple but effective. How to Wash Hands I know it may seem silly to address the how-to of washing hands, but there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. First, I always use a natural soap. You won’t find antibacterial soaps in our house because I want to protect the natural microbial biome on our skin. Use a Nail Brush I do, however, include a nail brush in my hand washing. The hardest area of your hands to clean is underneath your nails. I use a soft brush like these. I also use a nail brush to hold my soap in the soap dish. This keeps them from sitting in a slimy, gloppy mess and allows the soap to dry and last longer. I bought a pack of 10 and gave many away as gifts, and I have four of them in my home, one in each bathroom, one in the garden sink, and one in the kitchen. Atop each one of these nail brushes is a bar of natural homemade soap. A nail brush is important to get in and around your nails. How to Dry Your Hands Properly After my hands have been lathered up and rinsed, I dry them well on a clean towel. During cold and flu season, I keep a set of washcloths beside the sink. They can be used once to dry hands then put into a laundry basket and washed before being used again. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer When I’m out and about, I use my homemade aloe vera hand sanitizer made with thieves oil, a recipe I shared back in 2015. I shake it well every time and apply it liberally to my hands. Then I rub my hands together like I’m washing them and try to wipe them on a napkin or towel. This hand sanitizer does not claim to disinfect or kill viruses but instead simulates hand washing when there is no sink nearby. DIY Hand Sanitizer with Alcohol Let’s talk about alcohol. The recommendation is that the hand sanitizer formulation needs to be 60% alcohol in order to be effective. I’ve seen different recommendations ranging from 60% to 70%, so let’s use 70% of our baseline to be safe. This does NOT mean that your formulation needs to contain 70% as an ingredient. It means that 70% of the formulation needs to be alcohol. Vodka will not work in this application because it is only 40% alcohol. I’ve seen some formulations that include 70% isopropyl alcohol as just one ingredient in a formulation, but 70% isopropyl alcohol is 70% alcohol and 30% water (and other additives). On its own, 70% isopropyl alcohol meets the minimum requirements, but this means you can’t combine it with other ingredients in order to make an effective hand sanitizer spray. To make your own hand sanitizer, you need 99% isopropyl alcohol, and then you can add 29% of other ingredients like aloe vera, witch hazel, distilled water, hydrosol, and essential oils. You need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe? Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used for sterilization. I use a small amount when formulating lotions and other skincare products to clean my tools and containers. It can also be used in healthcare situations to clean wounds. In small amounts, there are usually no health issues; however, it can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, and most definitely when ingested. Please DO NOT drink it, and if someone has, call medical help immediately. Breathing in the fumes in large amounts can also make you ill. According to the Skin Deep database, it has a safety rating of 2, meaning it is generally a safe ingredient, but it is noted that it can cause skin irritation. Using it on your hands will certainly cause dryness, and extended use could cause dermatitis rashes and cracking. So, if you plan to use a hand sanitizer with Isopropyl alcohol, please do so with caution and use it sparingly. Isopropyl alcohol is safe to use in small amounts. How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer This is one of the easiest recipes to make. I love that this is a spray sanitizer, too—it makes it much easier to use on surfaces as well as hands. Before we get to the recipe, a quick disclaimer. All my homemade recipes, including this one, have not been tested by any third party and, as such, should always be used with caution. I recommend spot-testing this formulation before widespread use to ensure no adverse reactions. While I always do my best to provide useful information, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. This post is not a substitute for medical, legal, or any other professional advice of any kind. Hand Sanitizer Materials This is what you need to make a 100 ml spray. If you want to make more, you can double the batch and divide it into different spray bottles. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home. If you have a diaper bag, you could stash one there as well. This is my favourite scent combo for hand sanitizer, but you can mix it up with different essential oils. Weigh Your Materials The only way to get a truly accurate measurement of the ingredients is to weigh them. A basic kitchen scale like this one is all you need. You’ll find it’s much easier than using measuring cups too. Weigh your materials for the best accuracy. Make it Using a funnel, add all of the ingredients to a 100ml bottle with an atomizer cap. Screw the lid back on, and then to combine the ingredients, simply shake well. Make sure to give it another vigorous shake each time before you use it as well. Whenever you use DIY hand sanitizer spray (or any spray sanitizer for your hands), spray your hands so they are fully covered, rub them together, then let them dry. Let hands fully dry after spraying your hand sanitizer. Hand Sanitizer FAQ What is the shelf life of DIY hand sanitizer? The alcohol in this recipe will make the shelf life indefinite. However, the other ingredients will start to lose effectiveness over time, so I recommend using it within three months. My ingredients won’t mix. Help! It takes some regular combining to keep the aloe and the alcohol together. I whisk the batch when I make it and then shake it every time I use it, and eventually, it bonds together. Mine doesn’t need shaking after I have been using it for a week.It could also be the type of aloe vera you’re using. I recommend the brand Lily of the Desert. Is the witch hazel and aloe vera necessary? I add witch hazel and aloe vera for skin-softening properties. Alcohol and essential oils alone can be harsh on the skin. More Helpful Natural Recipes DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray This DIY hand sanitizer takes only a few ingredients and just minutes to put together. This easy spray sanitizer recipe can be used on both hands and surfaces to keep yourself and others safe.  Shake well before using each time.  References Source link

[tyjkkvape]

How To Clean Tar From Tobacco Pipe

How To Clean Tar From Tobacco Pipee

Many old pipe smokers must have had the experience that when you use your pipe for too long, a mass of tar and resin will accumulate around the mouthpiece and bowl. Apart from influencing the taste, it shortens the life span of your pipe as well. But don’t worry! I will show you how to get rid of them effortlessly with only a few simple steps using some common household items.

What can I use to clean tar out of my pipe?e

It’s really annoying to remove tar from pipes. Fortunately, there are many things in our house that can dissolve or remove stubborn tars easily: olive oil, isopropyl alcohol, salt, vinegar, lemon juice, etc. In this post, we’ll discuss their usage for cleaning our lovely Handmade briar pipe one by one.

Isopropyl alcohol and salt

Cleaning your pipe doesn't need to be complicated. One of the best solutions is using simple isopropyl alcohol and plain old table salt. The salt acts as a gentle scrubber while the alcohol dissolves and disinfects the sticky tar buildup.Start by taking your pipe apart so you can get to the bowl and pipe stem areas. Soak a pipe cleaner in isopropyl alcohol first, then push it through the stem up to the mouthpiece to plug it. Next, fill the pipe bowl with salt. Use regular table salt or sea salt. Use an eye dropper or syringe to add some 91% isopropyl alcohol from the pharmacy onto the salt. Get it damp but not soaked. Let it sit for a few minutes to start softening the tar.After that, add more salt and shake it around to scrub off the tar deposits. You may need to repeat this a couple of times if there's a heavy tar residue. Rinse it all thoroughly with more alcohol to remove any leftover salt or gunk.To avoid spills, stand the pipe up in an aluminum foil holder. Let it sit for 24 hours so the alcohol and salt can fully dissolve the sticky tar. Later, use extra alcohol-soaked pipe cleaners and cotton swabs to scrub out the shank, mortise, and stem until they come out clean. No need to rinse since the alcohol will evaporate.

Vinegar and lemon juice, olive oil

Our white vinegar contains about 4-7% acetic acid. This gives it a pretty strong ability to quickly dissolve tar inside the pipe. But we want to be a little careful here - acetic acid may also erode the pipe material over time. So we recommend limiting contact to just 2-3 hours by using a 5% vinegar solution.In addition, you can also use olive oil in your kitchen， Turns out those fatty olive oil compounds can soften up pipe gunk and tars really nicely, making them more liquidy so they flow out easier. I'd suggest rubbing a thin coat of olive oil on the affected areas and letting it soak in for at least 12 hours. This gives the oil time to penetrate into those tiny microscopic holes. Then just rinse it off with warm water. Olive oil is awesome for getting into the small cracks in pipe materials and lubricating from within. But you'll want that good cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for this job.So by using the solvent powers of vinegar or lemon juice, plus the softening mojo from olive oil, you can loosen up and eliminate those built-up pipe resins pretty easily. This keeps your pipes smoking sweet and fresh. You just gotta control how long you expose the pipes, so as not to damage the material. For regular maintenance, I'd recommend a good deep clean every month or two with this method. It really works miracles on old pipes! Read the full article

[sassygwaine]

a reminder for my fellow stoners out there:

you deserve a clean bong/pipe/whatever implement you use

[commercialcleaningdisinfect]

How to Clean a Keyboard: industrial cleaning services

Computer upkeep is necessary to protect the computer and its value and to present a professional image. A tidy and clean environment is essential if business partners or clients visit your desk. To make the best first impression, make sure your keyboard is perfect. If you're looking to outsource your commercial cleaning services, make sure you hire the best in services in Singapore.

Five ways to clean a keyboard

To get rid of all debris, paper clips, sandwich crumbs, and dirt, try one of the methods listed below. Others may be more effective when combined with some of the other techniques listed. When you learn that your keyboard may contain 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat, you may be more inclined to combine several methods.

Inclination And Shaking

Manually shaking out keyboard dirt is one of the most basic ways to remove it. To do this safely, disconnect it from the computer and ensure that it is turned off. Then, gently shake it over your desk or, better yet, over a bin with the keyboard turned upside down.

Using Pressurized Air

You can use the Inclination method as above, but you can blow it out instead of shaking the debris out from between the keys. You'll need compressed air for this, which you can usually get from an office supply store. If you don't tilt the canister at an angle before using it, the debris will just get pushed deeper into the keyboard.

Blow Up Your Keyboard

Canned air is a must-have for PC users, whether you want to clean out your keyboard or your gunked-up case fans. It can blow a lot of dust out of your way without much effort, especially when it comes to keyboards. All you have to do now is insert the straw-like plastic hose into the can's nostril, and you're ready to go.

Removing the keycaps will improve this effectiveness, so do that first if possible. Just be careful not to push the straw right up against the surface you're blowing on, as canned air will condense and leave pools of moisture or frost behind. Experiment, but keep a safe distance from your keyboard to avoid damage.

Isopropyl Alcohol And Cotons 

Okay, this one is better for raised-key desktop keyboards because the hardware on a laptop or Mac's keys is very close to the surface. Simply dampen a cotton bud with isopropyl alcohol and begin cleaning between the keys' small crevices. Isopropyl alcohol is preferable to water because it dries faster and thus is safer.

If you don't have any cotton buds, wrap some microfibre cloth around a knife and add the isopropyl alcohol.

Get The Pros Over There

Your keyboard may be particularly filthy, or debris has become wedged between keys and is difficult to remove. Instead of risking the condition of your keyboard in these circumstances, it may be preferable to take it to a tech store where the keys can be safely removed and the keyboard cleaned professionally.

Always check your warranty first to ensure that using one of these services won't void your current warranty. If you don't know what you're doing, disassembling the keyboard yourself is not a good idea.

If you want a professional and industrial cleaning service in Singapore, a clean keyboard is only the beginning. Unfortunately, cleaning the rest of the office is not as simple and quick as cleaning a keyboard. You can, however, delegate this task to a reputable commercial cleaning service company.

Conrad is the go-to commercial cleaning service for businesses and offices. We are a cleaning company based in Singapore that provides a high-quality industrial cleaning service in Singapore. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements and how we can assist you. Let us handle the cleaning so you can focus on what you do best.

[its420somewhereheadshop]

How do you keep your bong clean?

New Post has been published on https://www.its420somewhere.com/how-do-you-keep-your-bong-clean/

How do you keep your bong clean?

Glass bongs have enjoyed a long history of popularity due to their simplicity of use. They are less complicated to use than a joint and require less preparation. Unfortunately, they can be very difficult to clean due the high amount of resin accumulation. This is especially true if the filtration technology is more complex. It is not only important to clean your bongs well, but it also makes them look better. Like stagnant puddle water, bong water can be contaminated with bacteria and fungi. Bong water can also be contaminated with yeasts or other microbes. These compounds should not be inhaled or consumed by accident. If the water forms a layer called biofilm on the surface of the water, it is time to remove it. Biofilm can form on the water’s surface. It may harbor a variety of diseases including E. coli and Strep. These toxins can be harmful if inhaled. Although the bong can filter out dangerous elements, it cannot do so with pure water.

When is It Time to Clean Your Bongs?

You know your bong is dirty when a ring forms around its waterline, or if you can see tiny floaters or resin in your purified water. These tiny particles combined with bacteria or mildew are what gives your bong that distinctive smell.

Both experts recommend that you clean your pipe or bong at least once a week. Many bong owners are meticulous about cleaning their bongs every day. You can keep it clean and prevent it from getting clogged up. While we clean bongs, you can also listen to music or a podcast. It is important to remember all the sacrifices made for legalization by Black and Brown people. Legalization is the law that lets you clean your bong worry-free!

How to Keep Your Bong Clean

It is not rocket science to clean and prepare your bong. Take out any removable parts, such as the bowl and downstem, to get the best results. You can add 91% or 99% of isopropyl Alcohol to your bong. Add some Epsom or rock salt as an abrasive. For five minutes shake the bong, then rinse the bowl with warm water and soap. Although vinegar and rice are also possible, we prefer the first.  You can also purchase some ready made bong cleaners, most of them work fine also.

Although you can buy commercial pipe cleaners, many aren’t always the best for the planet. For the most part, we find that isopropyl alcohol (or rock salt) works well. This method works, and we love it. This method supports the idea of conserving cannabis’ legacy and continuing to use what has worked for so long. Be mindful of the conservation and preservation of our planet, as well as our waterways. Don’t waste the water you use to wash.

Why Cleaning A Bong Is Important

The bong is a popular piece of equipment for many cannabis lovers. The water in the bongs, and the design that allows it, cools the smoke and filters out any tar and ash.

You will occasionally need to change the water in your bong every once in awhile. Why is this? Isn’t it the water that keeps doing its job? As we’ll show you, regular replacement is important if your bong water needs to work properly.

The Health Benefits of Regularly Changing Bong Water

To put it in perspective, here are the main advantages of changing your bong water every other day:

More flavor

Your weed’s flavor can be greatly affected by the amount of resin, tar, and ash that is trapped in your bong. You can preserve the flavor of your kush by making sure to clean your bong water frequently and filling it with natural spring water.

Better filtering

Filtering harmful compounds and toxins from smoke is easier with clean water. For the best bong water filtration, it is important to change the water frequently.

Longer-lasting glassware

Glass pipes and bongs last longer if they are properly maintained. Regular cleaning of your bong will keep it free from stains and imperfections. Follow these instructions to maintain your glassware for as long as you can.

How Many Times Should You Change Your Bong Water Every Day?

Personal preference will dictate how often you change the water in your bong or clean it. However, it is best to change your bong water more often than not. We are passionate about preserving the taste of our weed, and making sure that you have the best experience possible. Therefore, it is important to clean your bong prior to each use. Also, make sure you change your bong water after each session.

Bong Water for Plants

While you might not want the water to go to waste, you may thinks it’s possible to give it to your plants…probably not. You can think of your bong water as the filter tip on a cigarette. Bong water is the same thing. There is no practical use for bongwater other than to flush it down the sink.

Maintenance: How to Keep Your Bong Clean and Tidy

Water Stains

Unfiltered tap water or spring water can cause water stains in your pipes. This is due to the mineral content. These marks can be hard to get rid of, but they are easy to avoid. Use filtered water when filling your bong to avoid them. Although it’s a good idea to use filter water for cleaning, this is not a requirement. After cleaning, rinse the bong with filtered drinking water.

Mold Stains

These are the worst. They’re not only disgusting, but they are also extremely difficult to eliminate. You should avoid them. They can be prevented by changing the water in your bongs or bubblers daily and cleaning them thoroughly once a week.

Scratches

There are only two methods to remove a scratch on glass. These methods can be quite complicated and require you to have specific tools. In addition, you may end up breaking or deforming the bubbler. To prevent scratches, let’s start by being careful. Keep a bongpad nearby to avoid scratches on your bong. Also, if you plan on traveling with your glassware, ensure that it is in a padded bong bag.

Broken

This is the most important thing to avoid. You can break your bong by dropping it or knocking it over. Although it is obvious, be careful when using bongs and bubblers. Avoid breakage by keeping your glassware in a hard case or bong bag when not in use.

Conclusion

It doesn’t take much effort to clean your bong. You don’t even need to use toxic chemicals or specialized cleaners. You can make your bong as sparkling clean and clear as new by simply rinsing it with a few natural cleaning ingredients after each use or every other use.