How to Use Vodka as an Antibacterial Agent

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Any kind of vodka will do

Vodka's uses go far beyond the bar. Besides being an essential ingredient of many of the world's most popular alcoholic mixed drinks, vodka is also an effective antibacterial agent. Here are a few tips for using vodka's antibacterial properties around the home.

Instructions

    • 1

      Store your razors in vodka. It kills off bacterial growth, protecting against infections in the event of small knicks and cuts during shaving. The vodka will also significantly slow rusting. The same can be done with most cutlery and other cooking tools.

    • 2

      Use vodka as mouthwash. It performs the same basic functions as a commercial mouthwash, killing germs and eliminating odor.

    • 3

      Soak your feet in vodka to eliminate minor foot odor problems. Soak for about ten minutes to destroy bacterial sources of minor odor problems.

    • 4

      Substitute vodka for rubbing alcohol if you don't have the latter. Use it on small scrapes and cuts, even insect stings and bites, to prevent infection. It will also reduce irritation and itchiness from stings and bites.

    • 5

      Put a few drops of vodka in your flower vases. It will kill off much of the microbial growth and keep your flowers alive and looking healthy longer.

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