How to Make Antibacterial Hand Spray (Recipe)

According to the EPA, this spray mixture is an effective way to kill MRSA. No need to rinse.

In a four ounce spray bottle mix:

• 3 ounces isopropyl alcohol
• 1 ounce Witch Hazel (to tone down the isopropyl a bit for all skin types)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or two or three drops of essential oil.

Lavender Antibacterial Spray Recipes

You don’t have to invest in a lot of chemical-based cleaners to kill germs.

You can make your own disinfectant spray at home. Lavender has antiseptic properties, and it smells fresh and clean.

Ingredients for Lavender Antibacterial Spray:

• -3 cups water
• -1/4 cup white vinegar
• -2 teaspoons vegetable-based liquid soap (or biodegradable dish soap)
• -10 to 20 drops lavender essential oil
• -10 drops grapefruit seed extract or tea tree oil

Put all the ingredients into a 1-quart spray bottle, shake well, and use on countertops, tables, and even glass.

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Here is another recipe for lavender antibacterial spray that does not have any vinegar:

• -1 cup water
• -1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
• -15-20 drops of lavender essential oil

Put all of these ingredients into a spray bottle, shake, and spray on any hard surface that needs cleaning.