Homemade Colloidal Silver Hand Sanitizer
Used as a component in hand sanitizer, colloidal silver is extremely effective, environmentally friendly and non-toxic. It does not cause skin irritation the way bleach and other toxic chemicals do. Also, homemade colloidal silver costs next to nothing to make, compared to what you’d pay in a store.
Due to the pandemic the run on hand-sanitizer products, as well as masks and gloves produced shortages. Be prepared by having the ability to make your own homemade colloidal silver hand sanitizer when needed. The best solution in an emergency is to be able to make your own colloidal silver. Wombat Survival sells a low-cost, no-frills colloidal silver generator. But, of course, store bought colloidal silver is fine, if you have it.
Silver Used Throughout History to Sanitize and Prevent Disease
From an article posted on The National Center for Biology Information: “Throughout history, silver has consistently been used to restrict the spread of human disease by incorporation into articles used in daily life. The earliest recorded use of silver for therapeutic purposes dates back to the Han Dynasty in China circa. 1500 B.C.E [8].”
In another article appearing in the Wall Street Journal, titled “The War Against Germs Has a Silver Lining”, she writes: “Since ancient times, people have known of the germ-fighting qualities of silver. Dead bodies were wrapped in silver cloth to ward off bad odors. Milk stored in silver vessels didn’t spoil as quickly. Now, silver is showing up as a bacteria- and odor-fighting material in a range of contemporary consumer products…”
Ingredients to Make Your Own Colloidal Silver Hand Sanitizer
- Two tablespoons of Colloidal Silver
- 1/2 Cup of Water (120 ml)
- Vinegar
- One teaspoon Rubbing Alcohol (Optional)
- 10-15 drops of any antibacterial and antimicrobal essential oil:
- Peppermint
- Tea Tree
- Cedarwoodl
- Lavender
- Eucalyptus
- Lemongrass
- Lemon
To make the hand sanitizer simply mix the ingredients and put into a spray bottle. It’s ready to use!
Please be aware that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that using a hand sanitizer does not replace hand washing with soap as the first line of defense. Please see our instructions on Homemade Colloidal Silver Antimicrobial Gel.
8. Yamada K. The Origins of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Origins of Decoction. International Research Center for Japanese Studies; Kyoto, Japan: 1998. The two phases of the formation of ancient medicine; p. 154. [Google Scholar]
