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By: Marco Blanco Ucles
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Vodka can do so much more than just provide party fun and subsequent headaches.
The spirit can be used in many ways in the household.
The fact that alcohol is suitable for cleaning in some cases is nothing new.
For example, alcohol is used in many glass cleaners because it prevents limescale and removes grease.
But it doesn't necessarily have to be alcohol that is as high in alcohol as alcohol.
Even if there is still vodka left over after a party, for example, you can use it wonderfully for household help.
The spirit – 40 percent alcohol – can be used in many ways.
Vodka as an aid against mold
Vodka can help get your windows clear and clean, reports
Focus online.
All you have to do is mix a cup of the schnapps with 250 milliliters of vinegar and a little liquid soap - the perfect glass cleaner is ready.
Vodka is also helpful in the bathroom.
Mold often forms on the seals there - extremely unpleasant.
However, according to DIY Network, you can simply spray these areas with vodka.
After about 30 minutes, scrub the mold off with a sponge and the problem is solved.
The procedure works just as well with tiles.
Vodka is world-famous as a drink - but it is also suitable as a household cleaning agent.
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Stains on the carpet are corrosive because they are often difficult to remove.
But here too, vodka can be of crucial help.
To do this, pour the liquor onto a sponge and press it onto the stain to absorb it.
Depending on the stubbornness of the stain, this cleaning process may need to be repeated several times to get your carpet clean again.
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Vodka kills bacteria
Especially in summer, many people struggle with the constant smell of sweat in their shoes.
Vodka is also suitable for getting rid of this.
It kills bacteria and neutralizes odors.
To do this, soak a cotton ball in vodka and rub the shoe with it.
Glasses can also be effectively cleaned and freed from bacteria using a cleaning cloth that has been dipped in vodka.
According to Focus online,
alcohol
also helps against smelly towels.
As soon as the washing machine is full of water, stop it and add some vodka, then soak the textiles for an hour.
The washing process is then completed as normal.
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Vodka can also be helpful when it comes to decorating your own home.
Finally, alcohol also helps preserve cut flowers.
To do this, you can soak a piece of sugar in vodka and place it in the vase, which will kill bacteria.