you’ve got the option to even use rubbing alcohol for a DIY air freshener.
Here are nine ways to use this product for cleaning around your home.
Never mix rubbing alcohol with chlorine bleach because the combination can emit harmful fumes.
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Remove Ink Stains
Rubbing alcohol acts as a solvent to dissolve all types of ink stains.
It can be used on fabrics, plastic items, walls, or countertops.
Dampen an old cloth, paper towel, or cotton swab with rubbing alcohol.
Start at the outside edges of the stain and work toward the center to keep the ink from spreading.
Dab and blot with a clean cloth.
Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth as the ink is transferred.
Work slowly until all of the ink is gone.
Dampen a cloth with some rubbing alcohol and the water spots will disappear.
An even easier way to clean fixtures is to use an alcohol wipe or prep pad.
Wipe following the grain of the metal to prevent streaks.
As a bonus, the rubbing alcohol kills bacteria leaving a disinfected surface.
The alcohol acts as a solvent to cut through the grease and dries quickly.
Mix equal parts hot water and rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, sink, or bucket.
Use a sponge or cloth dipped in the solution to wipe away the grease.
Rinse each surface with a cloth dampened with warm water.
Finish by drying the surfaces with a microfiber cloth for a streak-free shine.
It will cut through dirt, insect specks, hairspray, toothpaste spatters, and grease.
Label the bottle clearly and shake it well before every use.
Use the cleaner with a lint-free microfiber cloth.
Since alcohol evaporates quickly, you won’t be left with any streaks or spots.
Pour some alcohol into a spray bottle and lightly spritz the surface of the board.
Use a paper towel or old cloth to wipe the surface clean.
Repeat, if needed, if the ink residue is heavy.
Peel off as much of the sticker as you’re free to.
Then, saturate the remaining residue with the rubbing alcohol for 15 minutes.
Use a hard plastic scraper or the edge of an old credit card to scrape away the residue.
Mix a small amount of rubbing alcohol and a few drops of dishwashing liquid in a small bowl.
Let it work for 20 minutes and wash the garment as usual.
Fill a misting bottle with one-quarter rubbing alcohol and three-quarters water.
Add 10 to 20 drops of your favorite essential oils.
Shake the bottle well and spray the room.
Give the bottle a quick shake before every use.
