Will homemade hand sanitizer combat viruses

Will homemade hand sanitizer combat viruses

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The recipes are everywhere online with the instructions on how to make your own hand sanitizer as people prepare for COVID-19. Mike Yawney with what you need to know before you slather on your own concoction.

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