16. Prevent Sweat Stains
To prevent sweat stains, wipe some rubbing alcohol on your armpits and neck before dressing. You can also apply alcohol to stained clothing using the same technique as the ink treatment above.
17. Dissolve Windshield Frost
Use this trick on regular windows and windshields alike!
To prevent frost:
- Wash your windows with a solution of 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol to 1 quart (1 liter) water to prevent the frost.
- Polish the windows with newspaper after you wash them to make them shine.
To remove frost:
- Fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol and spritz the car glass.
- Wipe the frost right off and start the car.
18. Kill Nail Fungus
Since rubbing alcohol kills fungus too, it’s a safe way to treat an infection before it develops into athlete’s foot (7).
To use:
- Mix equal amounts of rubbing alcohol and white vinegar.
- Soak a thick pad of cotton in the solution and place it over the infected toenail.
- Wrap it with a small bandage or tape to keep the cotton pad in place.
- Allow it to sit for about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Finish by gently scrubbing the toenail with a soft-bristled toothbrush, then rinse the area.
- Use this remedy once daily for several days.
19. Soothe Mosquito Bites
To relieve the itching and swelling of mosquito bites, look no further than your first aid kit! Being a natural antiseptic agent, rubbing alcohol also reduces the chance of developing an infection.
Here’s how to do it:
- Apply some rubbing alcohol directly onto the affected site.
- Massage the area gently for 1 minute.
- Wait 10 minutes, then rinse off the area with cool water.
- Finish by applying some fresh aloe vera ge