My Alcohol

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.

I love my alcohol for the many wonders it does for an OC like me J.