Recipes for homemade hand-sanitizers have been circulating on social media amid a shortage due to coronavirus fears. The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency says it’s time to put down the Tito’s vodka and aloe, because the DIY remedies won’t kill the virus.
The EPA recently released an updated list of products qualified for use against the COVID-19 virus in hopes of discouraging the use of ineffective homemade sanitizers. "Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said.