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Don't drink vodka, wash your hands with it

Posted on Aug 19th 2007 9:34AM by Lauren Greschner

I was checking out some of the info on DIY Life recently and was very amused by this post by Heather Craven on making your own hand sanitizer. Like Heather, I can be overzealous when it comes to washing my hands. In her case it's essential to carry hand sanitizer when out at soccer games or the supermarket with her kids. I always have some handy (no pun intended) for music festivals (port-o-potties aren't always equipped) and while traveling (foreign subways are never equipped).

Turned off by the not-so-nice chemicals in store-bought hand sanitizers, Heather went on an Internet search for one she could make cheaply at home with easy-to-find products. The amusing part is that her favorite turned out to include vodka in the mix of ingredients.

If you'd like to give it a try, take a look at Heather's post to get the recipe. I love the idea of avoiding rubbing chemicals into your skin by making your own sanitizer, but I can't help but think that it's a waste of vodka! I'd definitely recommend skipping the Grey Goose and using the cheapest brand you can find instead.

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