Rubbing Alcohol Uses

  1. Sterilize thermometers.
  2. Nail Fungus - soak feet in equal parts water and rubbing alcohol.
  3. Muscle & Joint Reliever - rub on sore muscles and joints to relieve pain.
  4. Ear Wax - dab equal parts alcohol and vinegar into ear, repeat every other week.
  5. Swimmer's Ear - Pour a little in the ear to help evaporate the water and help prevent infection.
  6. Athlete's Foot - rub on feet daily.
  7. Hand Sanitizer - mix 2/3 cup alcohol and 1/3 cup aloe vera gel
  8. Remove Ticks - dab tick with alcohol, rub tick as close to skin as possible and dab again to disinfect.
  9. Mosquito Bites -dab on bites to relieve itch and help heal.
  10. Cold Sores - dab on cold sore to dry out the area.
  11. Window Cleaner - 1 cup alcohol to 1 cup water. Shines windows and prevents frost.
  12. Remove Hairspray - wipe counters and mirrors with alcohol to remove sticky residue.
  13. Windshield Frost - spray on windshield to remove frost.
  14. Floor scuffs - dampen cloth with alcohol and wipe away.
  15. Chrome Cleaner - Pour on a soft cloth and wipe fixtures.
  16. Laundry Stains - Soak the spot for a few minutes before washing (paint, ink, markers).
  17. Remove Permanent Marker Marks from Hard Surfaces - Saturate ink and wipe away.
  18. Makeup Brush Sanitizer - soak brushes in alcohol for 30 minutes. Air dry. Repeat every couple weeks.
  19. Ring Around the Collar - wipe on neck before you dress.
  20. Stainless Steel Cleaner - removes fingerprints and smudges leaving only shine.
  21. Degreaser - use on appliances, countertops, cabinets. Can be used to remove grease from carpet by applying to a rag and lightly rubbing the stain.
  22. Electronic Cleaner - with a dampened rag, wipe phones, stereos, gaming systems, etc. to remove grime and disinfect.
  23. Eyeglasses Cleaner - spray a small amount and wipe with a soft cloth.
  24. Jewelry Cleaner - soak jewelry for a few minutes, remove and polish with soft, clean cloth.
  25. Remove Fruit Flies - spray with a fine mist.
  26. Kill Dust Mites (maybe Bed Bugs) - spray on bed, let dry, then vacuum.
  27. Air Freshener - mix 1 cup alcohol with 10-15 drops essential oil.
  28. Remove Sticky Residue - soak area for a few minutes and wipe away.
  29. Make an Ice Pack - 1 part alcohol and 3 parts water in a zip lock, freeze and use.
  30. Nail Polish Remover - in a pinch try it.
  31. Candl Cleaner - use a dam rag to wipe away dust and grime from candles.
  32. Clean Dry Erase Board - wipe with damp rag.
  33. Shoe Stretcher - apply a thin coat of alcohol to the interior and exterior. Place shoe on you foot or use shoe stretcher to resize.
  34. Remove Shoe Odor - spray shoes with alcohol and place in a sunny spot to dry.
  35. Freshen Onion/Garlic Hands - rinse with rubbing alcohol.

rubbing alcohol, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rubbing-alcohol-uses-499639 (may not work)

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