Crafts & DIY
Vodka isn't just meant for drinking. Here are 12 unexpected, but nifty ways to use it at home
D.G. Sciortino
01.20.17

Vodka isn’t only for a fun time. The adult beverage actually has a variety of uses that have nothing to do with intoxication.

Here are 12 ways that you can use vodka around your home that don’t involve getting drunk.

Get Rid of Smoky Smells

Mix one part vodka and three parts of water and pour into a spray bottle. Spray items that have a cigarette or smoky scent and let it dry. This will make them smell fresh again.

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Get Caulking in the Bathroom Clean

Pour or spray vodka on the caulking in your bathroom and let it sit for about five minutes. Scrub it to remove stains, dirt, mold, and mildew.

Save Your Houseplants From Bugs

To prevent your houseplants from collecting aphids, or plant lice, wash their leaves with tap water then dab the leaves with a cotton ball dipped in vodka.

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Shine Your Bathroom Fixtures

Pour some vodka on a soft cloth and use it to shine your bathroom fixtures. It works great on chrome, glass, and porcelain.

Remove Sticker Glue

Use a cloth soaked with vodka to rub away any glue left behind from stickers or labels.

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Clean Glass

Use a mixture of one part vodka and three parts water to clean glass. This is especially useful for getting hairspray and toothpaste off your bathroom mirror.

Easy Chandelier Cleaning

Spray your chandelier where it hangs with a mix of four teaspoons of vodka and one pint of water. Put a cloth or sheet down to catch the solution that will drip down. This makes cleaning your chandelier super easy.

Get Rid of Stains

Scrub stains away with a cloth that is soaked in vodka. Rinse the stain with water after you scrub with vodka.

Clean Jewelry and Cutlery

Soak your jewelry or cutlery in vodka for five minutes. Then rinse it off and let it dry for a beautiful shine.

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Get Rid of Bees and Wasps

Have a bee problem? Spray problem areas with vodka to prevent them from making your house their home.

Clean Tile

Spray your tiles with vodka and let it sit for five minutes before you rinse it away. This is especially useful for getting rid of soap scum.

Shine Crystal and Porcelain

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Clean your crystal and porcelain ornaments or chachkies with vodka and a soft clean cloth to make them sparkle.

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