Most households have a bottle of rubbing alcohol. It’s something grab for when we get a cut. We pour it on to clean out our wounds.
But most households have rubbing alcohol because it’s so versatile. Rubbing alcohol can be used in so many ways around your home. Things you probably didn’t even know you can do with rubbing alcohol.
And the best part about it is that it’s so inexpensive. So, you’re probably wondering what all these amazing uses for rubbing alcohol are. Well, let us tell you.
Here Are 50 Genius Uses And Hacks For Rubbing Alcohol:
Using a reed diffuser is a great way to make your house smell great. You just need some skewers, oil, essential oil, and rubbing oil. Learn how to make one
here.
Seeing your favorite eyeshadow drop and break into a million pieces is a sad event. But there’s hope if you have rubbing alcohol. Place the broken pieces back in your palette and spray or place a few drops of rubbing alcohol onto the eyeshadow. Use a stick or spoon to mix it together and smooth it out. Let it try out completely for a few hours.
Shoes too tight? Spray a thin layer of alcohol on the outside and inside of your shoes. Wear them with a thick pair of socks or several pairs and walk around in them to stretch them out.
Got stinky shoes? Spray the inside with rubbing alcohol and let them dry in the sun. The light and alcohol will kill the stink-causing bacteria.
5) Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Fruit flies can get out of hand quickly. Spray flies with a fine mist of rubbing alcohol. This will knock them out so you can sweep them up and toss them outside.
Out of deodorant? Mist your pits with some rubbing alcohol. You can add a few drops of skin-safe essential oil too. Just don’t use it after shaving.
7) Remove Microfiber Stains
Mist some alcohol over your microfiber stain. Blot the stain away with a cloth. Rub with a soft scrub brush or the scrubber side of a sponge to fluff the fibers back up.
Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol. Use it to wipe your electronic devices clean. Buff dry with a clean cloth.
Need to get rid of that sticky residue left behind by stickers or an entire sticker? Soak the area with rubbing alcohol and let it sit for 10 minutes. You should be able to cleanly wipe the sticker away when you’re done.
10) Erase Permanent Marker
Use rubbing alcohol to make permanent marker less permanent. The alcohol will rehydrate the ink so it’s easier to wipe away. Just pour a little on the stain and let it sit for a minute before you wipe it up.
11) Get Rid of Hairspray Residue
Wet a paper towel with rubbing alcohol. Use the towel to wipe areas with sticky hairspray residue. This will leave the area nice and clean and sparkling.
Take 2/3 cups of rubbing alcohol with 1/3 cup of aloe vera gel and 8 drops of lemon, tea tree, or lavender essential oil. Make sure your ingredients are mixed well. Funnel into a squirt bottle.
Get rid of an icy windshield with homemade car de-icer spray. Mix one cup of water with one cup of rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. It willl melt ice on your windshield or lock on contact.
14) Prevent Athelete’s Foot
Ward off athlete’s foot with rubbing alcohol. Just rub you feet with it after you shower. Let your feet air dry.
Mix 2 ounces of rubbing alcohol with 4 ounces of water and 10 to 15 drops of lemon essential oil. Shake the spray well and use it to spray down our garbage cans and diaper pails. This will get rid of odors and germs.
16) Shine Mirrors And Faucets
Dampen a lint-free cloth or paper towel with rubbing alcohol. Use it to wipe down your mirrors and faucets. This will give you a streak-free shine.
17) Get Rid Of Food Odors
Pour a tiny bit of alcohol into your plastic food containers and swish around. Let it sit for a few minutes. Pour out the alcohol and wash with soap and water to remove food odors.
Are your light switches looking grubby? Apply some rubbing alcohol to a cloth. Use the cloth to wipe your switches down and remove that rime.
Got some oily pimples you want to dry up? Dab some alcohol on your pimples. Do it one or twice a day until they dry up.
Want to make a customized cold pack? You can make some with rubbing alcohol, water, and a freezer bag. Learn how to make one
here.
Does an insect bite have you scratching like crazy? Use rubbing alcohol to soothe it. Just dab some alcohol on it.
Take 4 ounces of purified water and 4 ouces of rubbing alcohol and 1/2 ounce of eucalyptus oil, citronella, or tea tree oil and mix it together. Pour into a spray bottle and spray yourself down before going outside. Make sure you don’t spray near your eyes or near an open flame.
23) DIY Emergency Stove or Heater
Did your power go out. You can create a emergency stove or warmer in a pinch with some rubbing alcohol. Learn how in the video below.
Need to de-stink some fabrics in your home? Mix 2 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 1/2 cup of rubbing alcohol and 15 to 20 drops of essential oil. Pour in a spray bottle and use.
You can drop a pretty penny at the nail salon if you want a marbled look. Or you can do it at home with sharpie markers, alcohol and a paint brush. See the image for details.
Place a few drops of rubbing alcohol in your waterlogged ear when you’re done swimming. The alcohol will help your ears dry out quickly and reduce the risk of discomfort and chance of infection.
27) Disinfect A Tick Bite/Kill A Tick
After you pull a tick out with some tweezers, disinfect the bite area with rubbing alcohol. Then submerge the tick in rubbing alcohol inside a sealed bag. Wrap the bag with tape and dispose of it.
Have a stubborn cold sore? Rub some alcohol on it. It will speed the healing process.
29) Laminate Floor Cleaner
Use rubbing alcohol to make your own laminate floor cleaner. Mix 1/3/ cup fo water, 1/3 cup of rubbing alcohol, 1/3 cup of white vinegar, 3 drops of liquid dishwashing soap, and 5 to 10 drops of lemon essential oil. Make sure you mix it up well before you use it to clean with.
Need to sterelize some items? Dip it in rubbing alcohol to make them hygenic. Use it to sterelize things like thermometers and tweezers.
31) Clean A Dry Erase Board
Dry erase boards can be stained if you don’t wash them properly. Rub it down with rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth. It will make it completely white and look like new again.
32) Get Rid Of Hand Odors
Have you been chopping garlic or onion and are now left with stinky hands. Rub them down with alcohol. It will neutralize the scent.
Have those unsightly ring around the collar stains? Dampen a washcloth with rubbing alcohol and scrub the stain. It should lift off eventually.
Is grease building up on your stove? Wet the surface with rubbing alcohol. Just scrub the grease away.
35) Remove Acrylic Paint From Clothes
Acrylic paint can be hard to get off of clothes once it sets in. Soak the stain in rubbing alcohol. Scrap as much as you can off and toss into the washing machine.
Use alcohol to disinfect your makeup brushes. Let them soak in rubbing alcohol for a little while. Let them dry off so they become germ-free.
Candle jars can turn black and become covered with soot after a while. You can restore them to new with rubbing alcohol. Just pour some in and rub the grime away with a paper towel.
38) Remove Nail Polish From Your Carpet
Spilling nail polish isn’t the end of your carpet. Rubbing alcohol can save it. Learn how
here.
Are your eyeglasses looking dingy? Make your own eyeglass cleaner with rubbing alcohol. Learn how to make it
here.
40) Granite Cleaning Solution
Some cleaning solutions can dull your granite countertops. Use rubbing alcohol to shine it up. Mix 1/4 cup with 1 cup of water and 3 drops of dish detergent. You can add essential oil if you like.
Draw on a pillow with sharpie marker. Spray the pillow down with rubbing alcohol. Let dry completely
Tired of busing your butt to clean you blinds? Spray them with rubbing alcohol. Spray often to reduce the amont of elbow grease you’ll have to put in when you clean.
43) Clean The Backs Of Earrings
Your ear piercings can get stinky or infected if you don’t clean them. Wipe them down with alcohol. Just let your ears dry before you put you jewelry on.
44) Shower Cleaning Spray
Glass shower doors can get pretty grimy. Spray it down with rubbing alcohol, white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and dish soap.
Here’s the recipe for DIY shower cleaning spray.
45) Disinfect Your Garden Tools
Are your garden tools grimey? Wipe them dow with rubbing alcohol. They will look as good as new.
46) Save A Sharpie Marker
Has your Sharpie marker dried out? Spray it with some rubbing alcohol to bring it back to life. Pour a little in the cap, close it, and let it sit for a moment. Dump the alcohol out and place the cap back on before you try to use it in about 15 minutes.
47) DIY Acrylic Spray Paint
Need some acrylic spray paint? Make your own. Fill a spray bottle halfway with equal parts of water and alcohol in a spray bottle. Fill the rest with acrylic paint and shake it up.
48) Remove Spots From Stainless Steel
Is your stainless steel fridge looking spotty? Soak a cotton ball down. Rub your fridge, or other stainless steel appliances down with a cotton ball.e
This is not a permanent bed bug solution by any means. BUT, rubbing alcohol will kill bed bugs and their eggs on contact. So, while you won’t be able to kill off the entire infestation, you can use it to clear your mattress and sheets before you go to bed so they don’t bite.
50) DIY Windshield Wiper Fluid
Why buy when you can make your own windshield wiper fluid. Mix water, alcohol and vinegar together. Get all the details
here.
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