Homemade Disinfectant Recipes

Grappin Clinic • March 19, 2020

How To Make Your Own Disinfectant Spray

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A home, however it is cleaned, has hidden germs that cause illnesses from mild allergy to a major disease. It is necessary to disinfect counters and other surfaces, regularly to keep the germs away. Buying a disinfectant spray can be expensive. (or, unavailable) Thus, people avoid buying them regularly and look for less expensive options, such as making them at home. It solves a problem that many of us face during this time.

Different areas of the home need different kinds of disinfectants. For example, a kitchen surface needs a different disinfectant than bathroom tiles or tubs. Here are a few easy to make recipes to make disinfectant sprays using the products available in all homes:

Spray 1

Items needed

- Hydrogen Peroxide (3 % Solution)
- Spray Bottle (1)

Method of Preparation -

1. Since hydrogen peroxide is available in a bottle, it is best to leave it in the bottle and replace the cap with a spray nozzle. (If you do pour into spray bottle, DO NOT combine with vinegar, or any other cleaners, in same bottle) Surfaces can be sprayed with a separate vinegar solution, AFTER using hydrogen peroxide. (See Spray 3 below)


The disinfectant is ready. Spray surfaces with the hydrogen peroxide solution and let dry.

NOTE: Keep Hydrogen peroxide out of the reach of children!

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Spray 2

This spray works in two steps. The first step is to clean with a mild dish-washing liquid and the second step is disinfecting.

Items Needed

- Water
- Rubbing Alcohol (65% USP)
- Dish-washing Soap
- Spray Nozzles (2)

- Spray Bottles (2)
- Optional: Lemon Essential Oil

Method of Preparation

1. Mix equal quantities of water and alcohol in a bottle with spray nozzle.
2. In another bottle, mix 1 tablespoon of dishwashing soap with a bottle of water. (add 10 - 20 drops of Lemon Essential Oil)
3. The area to be cleaned should be sprayed with the dishwashing soap and let it remain for a while.
4. The second step involves spraying the alcohol solution on the contact points.

Note: You can also add 10 - 20 drops of Lemon Essential Oil which aids in the disinfecting process and, it smells nice too!

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Spray 3 - Disinfectant Spray for Tiles and Tubs

Items Needed

- Vinegar
- Dish-washing Liquid
- Spray Bottle (1)
- Spray Nozzle (1)

Method of Preparation - This spray works as a cleaner and a disinfectant. The dish-washing liquid works as a degreaser, cleaning tiles and tubs, while the vinegar acts as a disinfectant. Here are the steps to make it:

1. Mix equal quantities of vinegar and dish-washing liquid in a spray bottle. Cap the bottle with a spray nozzle.
2. Shake the bottle well, spray on the greasy or dirty tiles, and let it sit for a few minutes.
3. Wipe the tiles and tub with a clean cloth.


Note: You can also add 10 - 20 drops of Lemon Essential Oil which aids in the disinfecting process and, it smells nice too!

At Grappin Clinic we are following all professional recommendations to clean and disinfect our reception area and patient care center.
We encourage patients who are not feeling well to reschedule their appointments and avoid spreading any contagions to others. We will continue to provide a cleanly environment for all our patients and ask that you follow the public safety guidelines as well.

For those who may be in need of hand sanitizing solution here is a simple recipe:

For a Homemade hand sanitizer mix 2 parts aloe gel to 1 part rubbing alcohol in a pump bottle or refill containers you may have on hand.

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