Tito’s Says Its Vodka Shouldn’t be Used to Make Hand Sanitizer

(Bloomberg) -- With store shelves emptied of disinfectants and cleaning supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak, some are turning to the internet for do-it-yourself recipes for hand sanitizer. But Texas-based distiller Tito’s is warning customers that its famous, handmade vodka is still best for drinking.

The Austin-based company on Thursday reminded a Twitter user who claimed to have made hand sanitizer out of its vodka that hand sanitizer needs to contain at least 60% alcohol to be effective.

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