Smart Ways to Clean with Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol, which is also labeled as isopropyl alcohol on store-bought products, is a well-known disinfectant and antiseptic. In fact, its telltale, stringent odor is commonly associated with doctor offices and hospitals.

Rubbing alcohol is made with 70% pure alcohol, and the remaining 30% of the solution is purified water. This affordable product may not commonly be used for household cleaning, but it actually serves many purposes. Here are 10 smart ways to clean with rubbing alcohol.

Cleaning Phone Screens, Keyboards & Remote Controls

Remote controls, keyboards and phone screens are high-touch areas that are rarely cleaned. To kill germs and remove grease on these devices, dab a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a microfiber cloth.

Avoid oversaturating the cloth as this could damage the electronic devices. Carefully clean your devices, but avoid letting water drip down the sides of the buttons and keys.

Sanitizing Makeup Brushes, Tweezers, Razors & Nail Tools

While it’s gross to think about, your many beauty products will get covered in bacteria and other germs over time. The best way to sanitize them is by using rubbing alcohol. For hard, metal items, such as clippers, razors and tweezers, rub them down with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.

For makeup brushes, fill a small bowl with rubbing alcohol. Gently run the brushes through the liquid. Then, rinse them with clean water and let them air dry.

Removing Fingerprints From Stainless Steel

Stainless steel has a gorgeous luster that adds to your home décor, but it is prone to greasy smudges from fingers.

To remove the smudges, simply dampen a microfiber cloth with rubbing alcohol. Following the grain of the steel, wipe the surface with a straight motion until the grime is gone.

Cleaning Mirrors & Windows With Ease

If you get frustrated with store-bought glass cleaners that leave streaks behind, you’re in good company.

Mirrors and windows can be cleaned easily with rubbing alcohol and white vinegar for a streak-free finish. Fill a spray bottle with the solution. Spray the glass, and wipe it clean with a microfiber cloth.

Making Faucets & Handles Sparkle

Chrome and other types of metal in your bathrooms and kitchen are prone to hard water spots and other grime. You can make them sparkle once again while killing problematic germs by using rubbing alcohol.

Simply moisten a microfiber cloth with rubbing alcohol, and start wiping. You don’t need to rinse off the alcohol when you’re finished cleaning.

Lifting Ink Stains From Clothes & Upholstery

It’s easy to think that upholstery and fabric blemished with ink stains are ruined, but this isn’t the case. First, dab at the stain with a clean paper towel to remove any moist ink. Avoid pressing firmly or rubbing the ink. This could cause the stain to settle deeper in the fibers and spread.

Moisten a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol, and dab at the stain. You may need to move to a fresh area of the cloth once the first area becomes saturated with ink. After the stain is gone, use fresh water to clean the fabric.

Removing Label & Sticker Residue

Rubbing alcohol’s properties make it highly effective at removing annoying residue from stickers and product labels.

If it is safe to do so, soak the item in rubbing alcohol for several minutes. Then, use a scrub brush to wipe off the sticky paper residue.

Deodorizing Shoes, Gym Bags & Soft Surfaces

Bacteria may not always be visible on stinky shoes, gym bags and other soft surfaces, but you can definitely smell it. Problematic odors are easily eliminated by cleaning these materials with rubbing alcohol.

Simply spray the rubbing alcohol on the material. For shoes, make sure the entire interior of the footwear is sprayed. After the rubbing alcohol dries, the smell will be gone.

These cleaning hacks using rubbing alcohol are only some of the many techniques that can make it easier to clean your house. However, even with the best hacks available, you still need to find the time, energy and motivation to use them. Hiring a cleaning service is the smarter way to clean your home. Contact our Cleanzen Manchester  housecleaners today to book your first service.