This blog covers creative and technical uses of food grade ethanol for makers, artisans, and small-scale producers. Topics include cleaning, extraction, fabrication support, and other non-beverage applications where high-purity alcohol is preferred. Content is designed for practical problem-solving across a wide range of making disciplines.

Alcohol for Makers Blog

How to Disinfect Plexiglas Dividers

Plexiglas dividers (acrylic plastic) have become popular new fixtures installed by high-traffic retail locations like gas stations and convenience stores to help prevent the spread of coded 19. Special care should be taken when disinfecting Pexiglas dividers to ensure the compatibility...

70% Alcohol Solution Recipe using 151 Proof Everclear

Recipe: Make Your Own Disinfectant Spray from 151 Proof Everclear® While Everclear 151 proof will kill germs and viruses at the bottled strength, we recommend using 100% ethyl alcohol vs 151 proof Everclear for making disinfectant spray. View our preferred recipe for creating...

70% Alcohol Solution Recipe using 70% Isopropyl Alcohol

Recipe: Make Your Own Disinfectant Spray from 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (Rubbing Alcohol) When it comes to the healthy and safety of your family, friends, and coworkers, only the very best will do. While isopropyl alcohol will kill germs and viruses,...

Disinfectant Spray Recipe using 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol

Recipe: Make Your Own Disinfectant Spray from 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol (Rubbing Alcohol) When it comes to the healthy and safety of your family, friends, and coworkers, only the very best will do. While isopropyl alcohol will kill germs and viruses,...

What is Log10 Reduction? - Understanding Microbe Reduction for Disinfection & Sanitation

Excerpts from the infographic, source linked below: "Log” stands for logarithm, which is the exponent of 10. For example, Log-2 represents 10^2 or 10 x 10 or 100. Log Reduction stands for a 10-fold (one decimal) or 90% reduction in numbers...

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