10 Best DIY disinfecting sprays, wipes and sanitizers that are alcohol-based to kill viruses and leave your home germ free!
As you may know if you keep up with me, I love making my own homemade non-toxic cleaning products.
DIY chemical-free disinfectants are safer for us and help us live a more frugal lifestyle because they can help us save so much money.
Not only that but when you make homemade products you are helping the environment cut down on unneeded waste.
What Can You Use As A Natural Disinfectant?
There are several ingredients that can be used as a natural disinfectant.
Many essential oils are considered anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal.
Vinegar and hydrogen peroxide are two great disinfectants as well.
But the #1 disinfectant ingredient is highly-concentrated rubbing alcohol.
How Do You Make Natural Antibacterial Cleaner?
Now in many of my cleaning recipes, I use essential oils because they claim to be anti-bacterial and anti-viral.
There are many studies proving the power of essential oils, but essential oils are NOT regulated by the FDA.
Every time someone in my family is sick, I diffuse DEFENDER. It has helped cut down the spread of illness to the whole house.
You can read more about our cold and virus home remedies and preventative measures here.
DIY Disinfectants That Kill Viruses
Now if you are looking for a DIY disinfectant for the COVID-19 outbreak, the CDC recommends ONLY using items that contain at least 60% isopropyl alcohol.
Also, even though essential oils claim to be anti-viral and anti-bacterial, the CDC is still only recommending sanitizers with a high percentage of alcohol.
If you want a DIY Disinfectant to combat the corona virus, then you must USE 60% or higher of rubbing alcohol.
The following DIY sanitizing recipes are ALL alcohol-based.
Some recipes may call for vodka which is alcohol but be sure to substitute 60% or higher isopropyl alcohol.
10 DIY Alcohol-Based Disinfecting Sprays, Wipes & Sanitizers
When disinfectants are sold out everywhere, you can make your own homemade alcohol-based sanitizing sprays, wipes and hand gels.
DIY Disinfectant Spray – Natural Homemade Disinfecting Spray
This easy-to-make DIY disinfectant spray offers convenience and sanitising power – without the harsh chemicals and synthetic scents of store-bought products. Made with alcohol and essential oils, this homemade disinfectant spray recipe will keep your home free of harmful germs.
How To Make DIY Hand Sanitizer with Kids (and the science of sanitizer!)
Make DIY hand sanitizer with your kids and learn the science behind it! Why the ingredients work, what the difference between antibacterial soap and regular soap is, and when it is best to use each one.
DIY Hand Sanitizer – Homemade Hand Rub with Essential Oils
See how to make an all-natural DIY hand sanitizer with essential oils for you and your family! This homemade hand rub contains natural, non-toxic ingredients. Essential oils provide anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that can help to fight germs and microbes.
Homemade Disinfecting Wipes
Making these homemade disinfecting wipes at home will help you keep the germs at bay while saving you money.
How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer
This homemade hand sanitizer requires only a few simple and natural ingredients. Yet it can get your hands clean just as well as the store-bought stuff.
DIY Disinfectant Spray - Toxin Free
This DIY disinfectant spray kills germs and smells great! It's also chemical free, which will eliminate any worries you may have about toxins.
Homemade Lysol
Want a natural disinfectant spray? Check out a homemade Lysol to keep your home free of germs. The DIY disinfectant spray is easy to make and smells good too!
How to Make Reusable Disinfecting Wipes
These homemade disinfecting wipes can get your home clean while helping you save money at the same time!
DIY Hand Sanitizer Gel – How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
Learn how to make your own hand sanitizer at home with natural ingredients! This DIY hand sanitizer gel has a light texture and won’t dry your hands out.
How to make hand sanitizer at home (so it actually works)
DIY hand sanitizer recipes that are guaranteed to work. All ingredients explained, plus a video on how to use hand sanitizer properly.
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Erin
Saturday 28th of March 2020
love these cleaning recipes so much right now
Julie Plagens
Friday 27th of March 2020
I have been bleaching our handles everyday. I need to try something less toxic. These seem like great recipes for everyone to use, especially since the hoarders have taken it all from the stores. I do have hand gel. Hopefully, it will last a while.
Jessica Goodpaster
Friday 27th of March 2020
DIY disinfecting cleaners are in demand right now! Thanks for this list.
Asia
Thursday 26th of March 2020
We have been making our own hand sanitizer with essential oils, 99% rubbing alcohol and aloe and then i whisk it until its the perfect gel consistency and it has worked AMAZING!
Dawn
Thursday 26th of March 2020
This post really will come in handy for me since I have not been able to find any disinfecting spray at the store. Now I am excited that I can make my own.