Rare Uses Of Alcohol You Never Knew About

1. Hair care

Image source/ inspiring womanSometimes hair goes through phases of looking voluminous... and other it hangs limply at the side of our head and seemingly nothing can perk it up. Don't go and buy an expensive treatment. Take a can of beer and bathe your hair in a bowl of it and let it soak. It may really help.

2. Stop your feet smelling

Image source/ facty.comDo your feet have a very unpleasant aroma? Perhaps soap just cannot shift the stubborn stench of your feet. In that case you could try soaking them in some water with alcohol it may help neutralise the smell by cleaning and hopefully leaving them odourless...

3. Tenderize steak

Image source/ triathlete.comNow this is a great hack and super easy. If you want to make sure that your steak is going to cook and remain moist and tender, just leave it in a bowl to marinade for as long as you like and then cook it and you should notice the difference, it will be succulent and tender.

4. Wind shield wiper fluid

Image source/ thenewswheel.comIf you do not have any wind shield wiper fluid then do not fear - there is something you can do in the mean time to get that dirt and those stubborn water lines off your windshield. All you need is to fill it up with a little bit of soap and a little bit of water.

5. Make your car battery come back to life

Image source/ amazon.comNow this one is better to avoid if possible because messing around with batteries is never advised and you have to be careful. But in theory the acidity of red wine makes the battery run again and may save you if you are in a tricky situation. However it's better not to run out in the first place.

6. It could help with acne

Image source/ mobilephysiotherapy.comIf you have a particularly sore spot that will not shift you could try dabbing a little bit of alcohol it and you may find that it helps the angry spot calm down and reduce in size. Apply a tiny amount and leave it for a while to work and see if it helps.

7. It may disinfect small wounds

Image source/ blogspot.comOf course there are probably better and less painfully stingy ways to clean your small wounds but if there's nothing else about then some string pure alcohol might disinfect it by wiping some over the area with a cloth (shallow cuts)- and make sure the cloth is clean.

8. Flavour your desserts

Image source/ pinterest.comIf you are baking a cake and you've reached in the cupboard to pull out the vanilla extract that is no longer there...don't fret. You can get a similar taste by adding something like a little bit of Baileys or Frangelico instead - in fact maybe it will be even more delicious if you enjoy a boozy dessert.

9. Use it as a hand sanitiser

Image source/ BGR.comWhen you use hand sanitiser you can smell that it is mostly made up of all alcohol. So, it is not too dissimilar to use just alcohol as a hand sanitiser because it should kill all the bacteria on your hands. It won't have a nice scent like some, but it will still do the trick.

10. Get rid of musty odour

Image source/ shop.dickson.comNobody likes a musty odour - especially if it is in your house or car. It also suggests that something may be a little dirty or stale and it's definitely time for a bit of a freshen up. Try spraying a bottle of alcohol mixed with water and it should clean and make things smell much fresher.

11. Stifle scents

Image source/ highlanddog.comIn this case all you need is a little bit of whiskey, and if you want the smell to stick around just dip a napkin into a little bit and breathe right into it and inhale the whiskey smell. For those situations where you may be unable to get away from a very smell situation...

12. De-perfume yourself

Image source/ fragrantica.comYou may have been a little too liberal with the perfume and smell like a perfume factory. If you want the stench to be a little less harsh you could always dab a little bit of vodka on to neutralise the scent because vodka does not have much of a scent.

13. Make your chicken look professional

Image source/ storey.comLook like you are a master of the kitchen very easily with this chicken trick. Just use a little bit of fortified wine such as white vermouth to brush over the chicken just a few minutes before it comes out of the over and it will give it that golden brown sheen that you want.

14. Use it as a disinfectant spray

Image source/ shopee.comMix some pure alcohol with a little bit of water and put it in a spray bottle. Then if you have an infestation of bed bugs or insects you can use it to disinfect and repel them from the area by spraying the area in question evenly. Then, repeat the process.

15. Dye your clothes

Image source/ etsy.comWe have all surely had experience of red wine staining our clothes...or carpet! This however is not intentional. But you can use it as a dye - when you actually want to turn something red. Just mix a bit of red wine and egg white and dye the areas you like.

16. Replace lemon in cooking

Image source/ southernliving.comSometimes when you are cooking you'll reach the part of the recipe which asks for fresh lemon juice...and sometimes we just don't have it in. Don't worry about nipping to the nearest shop just add a splash of white wine instead - nobody should taste the difference.

17. Get rid of poison ivy

Image source/ BGR.comPoison Ivy may look nice and green but does anybody really want a poisonous plant near their home or their driveway? Nope. Just mix a little bit of water with vodka and swill it over and after a few days the poison ivy should start to wilt away so that you can remove it.

18. Use it for cleaning

Image source/ housewifehowtos.comAlcohol will kill bacteria so if you have a particularly dirty patch in your home or something you'd like to be sure is totally disinfected then you could always use an alcoholic spirit. It will clean an area better than most things and it is often cheaper than using a product.

19. Get things mossy

Image source/ Pinterest.comOkay this is not usually the look people go for. But perhaps your brand new patio is looking a little bit too new? If that's even a thing. If you prefer the more natural look then just mix some sugar and beer and spill it over the patio and in a few days the moss will start to grow.

20. Make a vinaigrette

Image source/ afarmgirl'sdabbles.comlittle bit of wine and it doesn't even matter if it is red or white, then just add the same amount of vinegar and you have yourself a fancy new vinaigrette to that will spice up any old salad. And, it is less expensive than buying a ready made one from the store.

21. It may help splinters

Image source/ reddit.comIf you have an awkwardly deep splinter that you are trying to get out and can't, rub a little bit of a alcohol on it and then try and remove it, perhaps even using tweezers. Not only will it disinfect but it should also encourage the splinter to work its way out.

22. Clean beauty tools

Image source/ boots.comNail trimmers, scissors, tweezers...they all get a little bit gross after a while and gather bacteria after using them so it is good to give them a thorough clean between uses. This way, you are not putting bacteria back onto yourself during yo0ur beauty regime.

23. Stop nausea

Image source/ wellwaterexpert.comNow this is not proven, but some people claim that it has worked for them. On the other hand we can imagine for others it may make them feel worse. But, some say that smelling alcohol which has been dabbed onto a cotton pad can help reduce the feeling of nausea.

24. Boozy hot chocolate

Image source/ readersdigest.comAdd a little drop of something from your alcohol cupboard to upgrade your standard hot chocolate and make it a more adult/ exciting for a little treat. In particular a little bit of amaretto or a little both of Bailey's Irish cream will compliment your hot chocolate very well.

25. Get off old paint

Image source/ pinterest.comGetting paint off is very tricky, especially if you have it on an old paintbrush which has hardened and seems to be unusable. If you soak it in some alcohol it should revive and the paint should come off again so that you can use it. Or any paint that you have in unwanted areas.

26. Use for stubborn stains

Image source/ systemhygiene.comIf you have some really stubborn stains you want rid of then try rubbing a little bit of alcohol on it. It will be stronger than standard soap or even cleaning product and will help shift those stains that you struggle to get out usually. Then it should be sparkling clean.

27. Make nail varnish last longer

Image source/ blogspot.comWhether you are painting your nails or sticking on fake nails this trick will help you. Wipe them with alcohol to remove the natural oils produced by your hands so that the surface of your nail is not greasy. If will help the varnish or the fake nail stick to your real nail better and longer.

28. Use for French polishing

Image source/ blogspot.comWho would have thought that you could use alcohol for French polishing? Just a little bit of course because you are dealing with delicate woods. So apply with a little bit of the mixture and a little bit of alcohol and it could make your wood gleam like brand new.

29. Infuse fish

Image source/ tridentseafood.comBeer battered cod anyone? Try this English special and soak the piece of cod in a shallow bowl filled with beer four a couple of hours and then fry it to cook. It will have a subtle infusion and it will give you a new spin on the classic English, fish and chips...

30. Clean makeup

Image source/ pinterest.comOld makeup is full of bacteria...for example sponges or makeup brushes. Yes, soapy water is good for cleaning but every so often if could help to spray a little bit of alcohol on to try and make sure than any bacteria dies. Then you won't be rubbing any back onto your face.