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