How about having an all-purpose household product?
It can detach, disinfect, deodorize, detach and much more...
It's a dream, isn't it?
Well, this product does exist! It's household alcohol.
For my part, I can tell you that this product has become essential to my daily life.
My cleaning has become easy and I use it for everything!
And through this article, I intend to show you all that.
Find out how to use household alcohol throughout the house with this handy guide. Watch:
Come on, a bit of general knowledge to start.
First of all, be aware that household alcohol has nothing to do with household vinegar.
Household alcohol is made up of 3/4 methylated spirit, ethanol, methanol and disinfectant.
This composition allows it to have a sweeter smell than pure methylated spirits.
The product is therefore completely breathable without having to wear a mask (unlike ammonia for example).
It is perfectly suitable as a daily care product.
And for everyone's pleasure, there are even scented household alcohols.
Alcohol is available in 90 and 70 degree versions.
For sores, it's the version mixed with camphor to take.
It is more suitable for the skin and soothes pain.
But I'll tell you. In absolute terms, it doesn't matter how your household alcohol is distilled.
This product is in any case efficient and useful in all circumstances.
From simple surface cleaning to removing stubborn stains, rubbing alcohol does it all.
Now let's see together how to use this little-known product:
Household alcohol cleans almost all surfaces.
Whether for tiles, stainless steel, mirrors, lino or other, the result is perfect.
He is also very good at sanitizing the bathroom and the kitchen.
But where it particularly shines is for cleaning floors.
It has the advantage of evaporating faster only water and does not need rinsing.
Be careful though that your pet does not lick the floor after applying it.
But that goes for all household products.
For the types of alcohol to use (diluted, pure, 90 or 70), the answer is simple.
We adapt according to the nature of the surface to be treated, that's all.
Ah yes, last thing.
If like me, you've struggled for years to find out how to clean your slatted blinds...
...Do not search anymore ! Household alcohol makes your life easier.
The trick is very simple:
Equip yourself with a flat accessory such as a knife, spatula, etc.
Wrap it with a cloth or rag and soak everything in rubbing alcohol.
You just have to apply on the slats of the blind without pressing too much on them.
One of the major benefits of household alcohol is that it kills bacteria .
Use it on all your surfaces to deeply disinfect.
Worktop, bathroom, fridge, dining table, trash can... nothing can resist it.
You can even use it on the toilet as explained here or to disinfect the mattress.
But it's not over.
Your hi-fi, computer and multimedia accessories are also entitled to a little polishing.
So, don't forget to disinfect your phone, tablets, computers, keyboard... with your household alcohol!
If like me, you live in a very calcareous region, you must see white marks everywhere.
Coffee maker, sink, taps... all the utensils are concerned!
And I'm not telling you about the condition of my stainless steel or chrome surfaces like the hood.
Want it all to shine bright again?
Take a soft cloth (so as not to make scratches) and dip it in undiluted rubbing alcohol.
Vigorously polish the surfaces to be treated and you're done.
But I'll tell you, the magic doesn't stop there.
Household alcohol also makes jewelry shine .
It is super effective on gold, silver, bronze and other metals.
The process is super simple.
Fill a container with rubbing alcohol, put your jewelry in it and let it sit overnight.
When you wake up, wipe with a dry microfiber cloth and you're done.
Something else to do:
Use household alcohol to properly clean your ceramic hobs.
It removes stubborn burn marks.
Finally, having tested it, I can tell you that household alcohol also treats rust perfectly.
Bonus Tip:
Do not hesitate to mix household alcohol with white vinegar (50/50) for even more efficiency.
If household alcohol is good at cleaning, disinfecting and shining, wait until you see what's next!
One of its main features will, I'm sure, delight you.
Household alcohol cleans and degreases your windows and mirrors perfectly!
To obtain an optimal result, nothing could be simpler:
Fill a container with household alcohol and leave in the open air for ten minutes.
Take the opportunity to make balls of newspaper big enough, without being too dense.
Wet the paper ball on one of its sides.
Swipe the glass with the wet side, making small circular gestures.
Wait a few moments for all the product to evaporate (if necessary, wipe with a clean, dry cloth).
There you go, your windows and mirrors are flawless again.
Which household product will make most stains disappear? in an instant?
Household alcohol, yes sir.
Paint, chocolate, ink, chewing gum, grease, wine, coffee, glue, herbs, mashed carrots, make-up and even traces of markers...
Nothing can resist this magical product, even if your fabric is delicate!
Dip a clean cloth in undiluted rubbing alcohol and dab the stained area with it.
Rinse the treated part then put in the washing machine as usual.
And if you have dust on your furniture, he also knows how to eliminate it with this trick.
Nothing worse than having a frozen windshield just before going to work.
It puts us behind and we never find the right method to defrost it quickly.
The solution ? Household alcohol, of course.
Simply spray household alcohol on the windshield and/or glued doors.
A few seconds later, nothing!
And if you're planning, do this the night before.
So you don't have to worry about freezing the next day. Your windshield stays clean.
Bonus Tip:
If your pipes also have the annoying tendency to freeze, use rubbing alcohol.
Add about 30% more to your usual maintenance product to prevent frost.
Do you have unpleasant odors that need to be removed as soon as possible?
Use household alcohol.
Odors of urine, shoes and other uncomfortable scents, household alcohol makes them disappear fissa fissa.
And in addition, this product disinfects and cleans the treated area.
Household alcohol can be found in most supermarkets:Lidl, Leclerc, Auchan, Super U, Carrefour, Géant Casino, Intermarché, Monoprix...
You can also find it in organic stores like Biocoop or DIY stores like Leroy Merlin or even drugstores.
You can find it in the home care products department. Otherwise, you will find it in the DIY department.
Household alcohol is inexpensive. Depending on the brands (Paulette, Onyx, Starwax...), the price varies between €2.5 and €3 per litre.
You can also find some here on Amazon.
Household alcohol does not really have any contraindications for use.
A few reminders are nevertheless important:
- Be careful not to leave it within the reach of children or pets
- Household alcohol is flammable; be careful not to use it near a flame!
- The cap must be closed tightly so that the product remains effective and does not evaporate
- Once applied, open the windows to ventilate
- There is no danger, but use gloves when using it
- Very important thing:never combine household alcohol and bleach!
