15 brilliant ideas of the use of alcohol in everyday life

In every home there is a bottle of medical alcohol, or a bottle of cheap vodka (in the extreme case — "hawthorn"). About these ways to use rubbing alcohol you may have had no idea.

Apply alcohol to the affected area, it will improve blood flow to the skin's surface and helps relax the muscle, thereby relieving pain.

If compact powder or the shade split into small crumbs, as you should spray them with alcohol from a spray bottle. Then shape into a unified whole and allow to dry. Cosmetics will be as good as new.

A great way to eliminate odors. If you have unpleasant smells in the shoes, spray it from the inside with alcohol. Leave to dry overnight or place in the sun. The smell will go away.

Shoes are too tight, and the stretcher on hand? Liberally spray the shoes with rubbing alcohol from a spray inside and out. Then put on thicker socks, walk in the shoes of an hour or two, and the problem will be solved.

The glasses should be cleaned regularly, because they are in contact with the skin and remains oil and bacteria. Disinfection must sprinkle the glasses with alcohol, then wipe with a soft cloth. They will clean without streaks. Note: for some types of lenses with special coatings, this method may not be suitable.

Mix a glass of alcohol, and 10-15 drops of essential oil. Pour into a bottle with a diffuser and enjoy homemade air freshener.

Make a spray against flies. Pour in a spray bottle alcohol. Spray the liquid on the flying flies. They fall to the floor and you can sweep them in the trash.

Can't delete things sticky label or price tag? The surface is steep in alcohol for a few minutes, and the adhesive label coming off easily.

If suddenly so happened that you are overwhelmed by the bugs, pour alcohol in a spray bottle and spray the mattress, back, and bed base. Alcohol instantly kills bed bugs. Since bed bugs lay eggs, it is necessary to repeat the operation several times.

Mix three parts alcohol, one part aloe Vera gel and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. The resulting mixture is well disinfects hands.

85% of people are carriers of the herpes virus, but it works not at all. If suddenly on the lips from the herpes appeared a wound, try using 70% isopropyl alcohol directly on the affected area. This will speed up the healing process.

Alcohol is ideal for removing head lice. Fill the dispenser with the spout and add a few drops of lavender oil. Get out in the garden or on the balcony and spray the mixture on the scalp. Comb the hair comb to remove dead lice. The crest is recommended to put in hot water and disinfect it at least an hour.

If you put alcohol in the freezer, it will harden and will turn into a cold mass. Why is it so important? Due to this property, you can use it in case when you need a cold compress. Pour into a sealed plastic bag with 1 part alcohol and 2 parts water. Remove air and place the bag in the freezer. After about an hour the mixture reaches the desired consistency. You can use it in case of injuries or if you are outside the house, to cool the food.

Some makeup artists suggest beginning any cleaning brushes with antibacterial treatment. To do this, fill a bowl with rubbing alcohol (can be diluted, can alcohol lotion), place a brush, then dry the brush. However, there is a very delicate brush made of soft natural fibers (e.g., proteins), which alcohol can hurt. For synthetic and hard natural brush treatment alcohol is not dangerous.

Alcohol is a great antiperspirant. For getting rid of stains on clothes and the smell of sweat wipe with alcohol the most sweaty places.