CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Denatured alcohol can be used to strip floors and make shellac, but don’t put it in your homemade hand sanitizer to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Internet has exploded ...

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Based on the ratio recommended by the CDC, a homemade sanitizer made with 0.67 cups (161 milliliter) of isopropyl alcohol would use 0.33 cups (79 ml) of emollient, CBS says.

"Homemade hand sanitizers are just as effective as what you buy as long as you use the right percentage of alcohol," CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus told CBS MoneyWatch. "This is a good way to ...

The coronavirus outbreak, which has so far infected more than 95,000 people and killed more than 3,000 worldwide (at least 11 in the U.S.), has spurred a run coronavirus prevention materials, i.e ...

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can help keep you safe and reduce the spread of germs if soap and water aren't available. Learn how to make your own with three ingredients.

The original story resulted in hand sanitizer that was 71% alcohol, and the updated version is now at 75%. This post has been updated. It was originally published on March 5, 2020.

It's more difficult to measure alcohol content in homemade sanitizers, which is why commercial sanitizers are recommended. But in a pinch, you may be able to make an effective hand sanitizer at ...

As recipes for homemade hand sanitizer circulate, brands like Tito's are pointing out that its alcohol content is not high enough to kill germs Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at ...

“CORRECTION: The article states the CBS recipe should be adequate. However, we need to clarify that it is only adequate if you’re using at least 90% isopropyl alcohol as your base. Rubbing ...

The best antimicrobial to use in a homemade hand sanitizer is alcohol, Larson said, adding that other products, such as bleach can be too hard on the skin. Even with alcohol, ...