I have always
been an OC (obsessive compulsive) when it comes to cleanliness. So when I found
out that my favorite disinfecting partner can do more, I couldn’t help but
share my find.
I have
always believed in my “alcohol” as it disinfects almost anything. I was so
elated when I learned that it not only disinfects, but cleans and removes not
just dirt and germs.
1.
Cleans bathroom fixtures and removes water spots. Just
wet a cloth or paper towel with rubbing alcohol and rub firmly on bathroom
fixtures and water marks. Buff with a soft cloth or dry paper towel for that
shinny finish.
2.
Stain remover. Combine one part rubbing alcohol
with two parts water to remove just about any stains from ink to coffee. Spray
the mixture to the stain then wait for a few minutes before washing.
For grass stains which is more difficult to take
out, use undiluted rubbing alcohol. Let it sit for ten minutes before washing
as usual.
3. Heavy duty window cleaner. Combine one pint rubbing
alcohol, two tablespoons of ammonia and two tablespoons of liquid dish soap.
Using a nylon-covered sponge, apply the mixture to the window, rinse then buff
dry. This mixture also works on screen stains, hard-water spots and even bird
stains.
4. Shoe polisher and deodorizer. Rub your shoes with a
little undiluted rubbing alcohol. Proceed with the polisher. For your smelly
shoes, spray rubbing alcohol inside the shoes and leave it overnight.
5. Appliance cleaner. Mixing two parts rubbing alcohol
and one part water, spray on appliances then buff clean. This works on
stainless steel appliances too leaving them streak-free.
6. Tick remover. Need help with that pesky tick on
your dog? Stun the tick with the rubbing alcohol to make it easy to remove with
tweezers.
7. Remove garlic smell from your hands. One of the
things I love to do is cook. One of the common ingredients/spices I use is
garlic. The smell of garlic is appetizing but not so if you smell it on your
hands. To take out the smelly garlic from your hands, just pour rubbing alcohol
on your hands rubbing your hands gently.
Then wash with soap and water.
8. Windshield washer fluid. This solution of one quart
rubbing alcohol, one cup water, and two tablespoons of liquid dishwashing soap
or laundry detergent is guaranteed not to freeze even at 30 degrees below zero.
