Cleaning with Rubbing Alcohol

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Rubbing alcohol not only makes an amazingly simple cleaner, but it

kills nasty germs around your house in the process. Rubbing alcohol

is not just for medicinal purposes anymore; it can be used in all

sorts of practical and cleaning applications around the home. Much

cheaper than other cleaners (most drug stores and discount stores

carry 16 ounce bottles of 70% rubbing alcohol for under $1), rubbing

alcohol works just as well.

Use rubbing alcohol to:

Clean your dry erase boards with a cloth or paper towel dampened with

rubbing alcohol. The alcohol removes the buildup from stubborn dry-

erase markers.

Use alcohol to clean grimy phones, switch plates and doorknobs. Not

only will the alcohol remove the oily dirt and dust, but it will also

kill germs on these frequently handled areas.

Do dust and dirt collect on your tabletops? Wipe them down with a

cloth saturated with rubbing alcohol to uncover a great shine.

(Alcohol may not be suitable as a cleaner for all tabletop finishes,

so be sure to do a spot test first!)

Need to keep an ice pack on hand for those sudden emergencies? Build

your own inexpensive model by filling a freezer bag with one part

alcohol and two parts water. Label it well, and pop it in the

freezer. The rubbing alcohol will keep the water from freezing into

an unmanageable block. When needed, the ice pack will have a moldable

slushy form, which is perfect for forming around skinned knees and

elbows and the odd-sized lump left behind after an unfortunate

tumble.

Have any dusty decorative candles stored away? Before lighting, wipe

the dust away with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. The alcohol

removes the dust without ruining the wick, as water often does. Be

sure to let the alcohol evaporate completely before lighting the

candles!

Use rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth to remove grime from household

fixtures.. The alcohol will leave behind a nice shine.

Remove fresh ink stains by blotting with rubbing alcohol. This

procedure also often works to remove permanent marker stains on

carpet.

Rubbing alcohol makes a terrific, streak-free window and glass

cleaner. Just dampen a cloth with a 50% mixture of water and alcohol

and wipe glass clean. Do remember that, although rubbing alcohol

makes a fabulous, inexpensive cleaner, it is considered extremely

flammable. To avoid any potential problems, make sure that you store

rubbing alcohol in a cool, dry place away from anything that emits

heat and/or sparks.

Kelly in IL

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