Alcohol - A Wonder for Cleaning
Rubbing Alcohol (70% Isopropyl Alcohol) is very inexpensive to use, in our market you get two 16 ounce bottles for $.99. I use Rubbing Alcohol to clean up in the kitchen as well. Makes stainless steel shine and gives nice fresh smell. It is good for quick cleanup and works well when added to soap and water to clean floors.
It is wonderful to refresh a sponge or dishrag. Place the sponge or rag in a small bowl and pour alcohol over it. Let sit for 5-10 minutes and they will be clean and sweet smelling again.
The same method can be used to refresh string mops. Place damp mop in a bucket and pour alcohol over to nearly cover. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, ring out and dry. For complete cleaning, wash rag mop in washing machine and dry. Spray with alcohol before using again.
By June Gillespie
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By Karen (Guest Post)
01/18/2005
I put alcohol in a spray bottle and use it for nearly all my cleaning needs. It is wonderful as a glass cleaner, monitor cleaner. etc. Disinfects nicely in the kitchen and bath. As for soaking mops though, I find it cheaper to use oxiclean that I get at the dollar tore.
By Linne Dodds (Guest Post)
10/07/2004
We keep alcohol in sprayer bottles or just add a sprayer to the alcohol. It is good for cleaning & for injuries. Now if we could just take the sting out of it.
I also have some of the green alcohol with the wintergreen scent. Sometimes I just spray it on a paper towel & wave it around. Thanks for the reminder,I love to do this when my sinuses are bad as they are now.
I use mouthwash the same way.
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Rubbing Alcohol For Cleaning
I've seen a lot of tips about cleaning items with hand sanitizer. The thrifty alternative is plain old rubbing alcohol. The main (active) ingredient in hand sanitizer is alcohol. If you're using it on food preparation areas, just be sure to rinse afterward. It may not smell as good, but the smell dissipates quickly.
By Terri from Du Quoin, IL
Shared on: 09/21/2011
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