Rubbing Alcohol Uses Recipes

Steps:

• 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.