Saw this on MR2orc and figured it might help somebody out. According to what I've read this stuff doesn't have the same kick as alcohol-based sanitizers (save the vodka, has to be 60% proof) but worth sharing nonetheless:
"Just as a public service announcement, hospital grade hand sanitiser can be made easily at home by anyone for about 8p per litre. 250 litres for less than £20.
You need to order one litre of Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC50) for about £
18.50 delivered to your door. It used to be about £10 a litre, but unsurprisingly has gone up a bit recently. Readily available online.
When you get it, take 20ml of the BAC 50, put in a 1L bottle and then top up to 1L with water. You now have 1% Benzalkonium Chloride. (BAC1). Do not use this to clean your hands with. Be careful doing this as the raw BAC50 will burn your skin.
Then take some of the BAC1, put it in a "foamy soap" bottle and dilute with 4 more parts of water. Add a little PG or VG to moisturise. You now have hospital grade foaming hand sanitiser. (It works just fine without the foaming bit). Add some essential oil or vape flavour if you want a nice scent.
This stuff costs less than 10p per litre to make at home. Dont let people rip you off for hand sanitiser!"
PG = Propylene Glycol
VG = Vegetable Glycol
Both easy to get as it's the base of all vape liquids,and present in most of things in your kitchen/fridge. "
The world seems to be going daft buying this stuff and toilet rolls at the minute. Making toilet rolls seems a little more complex unfortunately..
As mentioned, most authorities are stating alcohol solutions are more effective so if you are having to pay over the odds make sure it's those ones you are paying the extra for!
Stay safe folks
