5 AMAZING HACKS Using Only Rubbing Alcohol!

[@cleanmyspace]

Should we make more videos talking about cleaning hacks?

[@barbyorke4656]

Clean My Space Yes please

[@mmmstitch]

Yes!

[@cathypeterson8465]

Yes please Melissa and Chad Your videos are awesome with saving time and money.What is a cheap way to clean patio furniture.? Thank you for all the effort you put into the videos!

[@pythiacael3876]

Hand sanitizer. hmmm.. I started using it when it started trending but then I begin to notice how dark the water is when I wash my hands when I get home. hand sanitizer made my hands a magnet of all the dirt I touched or accumulated through out the day. Stopped using it but use it as last resort to sanitize my hands but still look for water to get rid of the greasiness. Preferred is soap with water to remove dirt and microbes.

[@butterflyforeve]

I make my own eye glass cleaner like you said except I don't add any dish soap its not needed. My daughter and husband wash their glasses about once a week with soap and water because they are both very oily, I don't have that issue so I just use my solution but I use it daily.

[@nadiabourdages6739]

As a microbiologist, I have to add that the best ratio to actually disinfect with alcool is 70% alcool in 30% water. Not 50/50.

[@susie7336]

Nadia Bourdages very true! I it’s usually sold at 70 percent strength. At dollar stores, it’s usually 50/50. In the first aid aisle, it can be found at 90 percent strength.

[@khariscadogan7619]

Nadia Bourdages 30% water and 70% alcohol is how much in measurements

[@nancyroche3980]

If I smell 70%alcohol I might pass out ...

[@susylopez9308]

Nadia Bourdages Does the 50/50 apply to 91% alcohol. That’s what I purchase.

[@ceciliawhite4520]

Susan Freeland i used the 90% one 16 oz

[@mikelemoine4267]

Another trick is that most spray nozzles from old cleaning products will screw right onto a rubbing alcohol bottle, just shorten the pick up tube a bit. Works great!

[@noraneka]

I actually did that before reading this !

[@YIPMAN23]

Omg mind 😳 🤯 thanks!!!

[@SeeChelle87]

I use straight rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to clean my white boards after i finish wiping them down every once in a while. It amazes me how much ink residue gets left behind and how much brighter the boards are after I finish.

[@susanlopez3676]

Thanks for the tips! I would also mention that rubbing alcohol can remove or damage factory finishes on metal handles, finished stainless appliances, and any painted and varnished surfaces. While this may not be noticeable in the short run over time it will dull the finish and then remove the coating in blotched sections.

[@barbaralevel7225]

I have started using your cleaning hacks--vinegar--alcohol, etc. Saving a lot on supplies--thanks!!!

[@svetlanikolova2108]

Vinegar 5 gal bucket, 2 lb apples decored and cut in to four. 2 cups of sugar 4 gal of warm water. Leave it closed for a month and you have cheap vinegar. If you have access to wild apples, it will cost you only for sugar (around 2 bucks for sugar)

[@tesson8969]

I use rubbing alcohol in the washing machine as an extra bonus sanitizer to my wash. Great for extra stinky towels (we go to the pool/beach a lot), I also use it to clean with, floors, countertops, all over the kitchen and bathrooms. Cheap and very effective.

[@rachelbez5021]

I clean my tile floor with rubbing alcohol. First vacuum. Wet the flat room duster with some water and pour out alcohol on the tile as you go, pulling up dirt & it shines as you go. The floor dries quickly and you are ready to go.

[@HalTheAl]

Quick tip for disinfecting: if your rubbing alcohol isn't already diluted to 60-70%, don't use it without diluting it. Many bacteria and viruses, especially the ones used to "wild" outside conditions and not the comfy stable conditions of your body, have the ability to lay dormant when dehydrated. After all, they're not always going to find themselves in convenient puddles of water and have had billions of years to adapt to dry land colonisation, even if it's only temporary. Using a higher percentile or pure rubbing alcohol just dehydrates the cell/viral capsid without being able to get to the machinery inside it. It'll still kill some, sure, but it's not effective in the slightest and the ones it doesn't kill will go on to reproduce resistant offshoots. So it'll get less and less effective. When you use an alcohol diluted to 60-70%, you attain a perfect balance - just enough water so the alcohol molecules can actually pass through the membrane and into the cell, and just enough alcohol to properly kill once inside. My microbiology and genetics labs, which must be spotless for precision's sake if not for safety, use this dilution in a spray bottle on every surface that can't be autoclaved.

[@khariscadogan7619]

Max ok so if the rubbing alcohol already comes at 60-70% strength you can use it just like that without diluting that is what you mean

[@nancyroche3980]

Max.... How long did it take you to write all this... I wouldn't have the patience ... I like you... I like you a lot haha

[@briantrend1812]

Max so whats the best alcohol to buy 100% or 70% as it comes in those two forms? I use it to clean MTB brake levers etc after brake bleeding and what are some other industrial uses for it? the other eye glass cleaner and window cleaner are good ideas. prepping for survival and first aid sanitisers are other good uses and cleaning electronics. any others? does anyone know if rubbing alcohols are used in cigarette lighter propellants and bicycle disc brake cleaning sprays?. im sure rubbing your brake discs with RA will work fine and not leave any bad residues to damages and pregnate the disc brake pads , contaminating and detroying them causing your brakes to sweak? well the only way is to try it!

[@gimliteye]

Max, thanks for taking the time to explain a possibility most of us--me, anyway--had not considered.

[@tylerlarosee478]

Nerd

[@malissiajones7761]

A little tip from me to you. If you have to clean something out of a freezer that was spilled or whatever, alcohol in warm water will prevent the cleaning cloth from sticking to the ice cold freezer and clean the problem, too.

[@jeanshimpeno45]

Love the eye glass cleaner recipe. I will try that. I love using rubbing alcohol to clean and disinfect with. I use straight rubbing alcohol to spray on my counters, light switches and door handle. I also use it on windows and mirrors. Cleans them beautifully.

[@catherinesumrall9970]

Rubbing alcohol can also be used to remove Command strips with no paint damage! Dip a straight pin, safety pin, or thin knife into rubbing alcohol and run it between the sticker and the wall. The alcohol will help dissolve the adhesive and you should be able to pull the hook away with very little damage.

[@abutterfly7975]

Isn’t the whole idea that you just pull the tab and it removes easily, no alcohol needed.

[@lindahill1199]

​@abutterfly7975 Yes thats the theory but doesn't always work, js.

[@pennythatcher1306]

I think hand sanitizer is awesome in a pinch. However there's nothing like some good old soap and water. ❤💚💙☮

[@nessydelight470]

Penny Thatcher agreed

[@robinmcknight3868]

With covid soap is not enough, alcohol is a must !

[@edropper2732]

@@robinmcknight3868 Wrong..A simple bar of soap lathered in your hands will destroy the virus' membrane thus for killing it..And the soap bubbles once rinsed carry away the virus

[@janie88ful]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND HACKS. MY OWN CLEANING COMPANY FOR 25 YEARS AND LEARNED SOOO MUCH FROM YOU. THANK YOU

[@gayleritter1199]

When I was in the hospital ICU years ago, the cleaning people would come in and be finished in less than 5 minutes. They would do windows and clean all hard surfaces with alcohol and water spray solution. I've been using it ever since.

[@RonConsumer]

I've been using Rubbing Alcohol for all my cleaning for the past decade... it's some really fantastic stuff removes the grease and oil on the stove fast and yes, make sure you are not working around an open flame. Thanks for a great video Melissa.

[@lilly-qh8el]

Hi Melissa have an old stove love cleaning without the harsh cleaners.So gotta try it .

[@lauriel.86]

I spritz my microsuede sofa with rubbing alcohol to kill germs. Water leaves water rings on microsuede, but alcohol dries quick with no spots.

[@susie7336]

Laurie L. This is a great tip!!!

[@issystar96]

That's a really good idea, thanks for sharing! My mom has a microsuede couch, and I always want to clean it but am scared to spray any disinfectants on it

[@issystar96]

One more thing, do you add any water to your couch spray, or is it just the rubbing alcohol?

[@myriambourra1940]

So you don't mix it with water?

[@shelbeastark9350]

I agree, micro suede cleans up well with rubbing alcohol. Use a microfiber cloth to Remove water marks/rings

[@martibee4140]

Here's some info u may want to consider, I used rubbing alcohol for many years, but I thought it was rather pricey, even tho it does do a really good job of cleaning. However I discovered it was much less expensive to buy the biggest bottles of "hand sanitizer I could find at the dollar store, & I use the hand sanitizer for cleaning tons of surfaces. It works really well, a lot less costly, plus less odor. It cleans streak free, & cleans stuff I Didn't think I could clean, before I discovered the magic of cleaning with hand sanitizer. Did u ever write on the lid of a plastic container (such as Tupperware) with a black permanent marker? And afterwards u wished u could clean it off?? Use hand sanitizer, dab just a few drops of hand sani on the permanent marker on plastic container. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it off. If it doesn't clean all the permanent marker off immediately apply a few more days, let sit 3 to 5 min & wipe it off again. The permanent marker will all come off. It won't work on anything that absorbs the marker, but it works really well on plastics, glass, & most metals.

[@crystalwoods1938]

Thank you great tip!!

[@picantesworld7723]

Took advantage of the sale got my cloths last week. Wow the quality. My favorite has to be that large waffle cloth! Excellent quality. Melissa you really chose an incredible manfacturer.

[@nonameno6690]

How much was the duty? And was that asked for at the door???

[@violetriley4005]

Yes! I love cleaning with rubbing alcohol. Always clean my phone, Apple Watch, and Bluetooth headset. Will be making some disinfectant spray. Thanx

[@cayden114]

Just the tiniest squirt of 91% isopropyl alcohol in the toilet works way better than any toilet cleaner I’ve ever used

[@bobbielong6477]

Yes please, I love natural and effective cleaning tips!

[@sharonjerseygirl3682]

Yes I love using Hand ✋ Sanitizer for my hands & wiping down the push handles on shopping 🛒 carts when I go shopping 🛍!!! 👍😊

[@shelby6066]

Having been a UA for the Army I see what continued use of mass produced hand sanitizer does, not to mention it's strips your hands/ your body from fighting naturally, bad bacteria. I like to make my own with simple Tea Tree Oil, and water. As an extra, I use a foaming hand soap container and add to it about 20 drops of tea tree oil and then fill it up with Castile soap. My go-to anti-bacterial hand soap

[@pauletteleroy]

good advice and I have tea tree oil at my house!

[@shelby6066]

pauletteleroy I think you will be happy with the change😁😁😁❤

[@bigred9428]

I believe lemon balm oil is a better antimicrobial.

[@Akula114]

Thanks very much! In my work and other activities of daily living, I use a lot of the jelled ethanol hand disinfectant. I've noticed my hands getting so dry my iPhone won't detect my finger on the touchpad. I'll try your recipe as I've never had a problem with Castile soap. I appreciate your advice!

[@tentpegmolly3250]

I have a chronic illness that makes me immunocompromised so hand sanitizer is something I use several times a day when I'm out in public. I love this homemade recipe without the chemicals that are so bad for you!

[@kathleennorton6108]

An excellent glass cleaner is a drop of Dawn in distilled water. The minerals in water cause streaks, thus distilled water hasn't any minerals, so no streaks. It's amazing!

[@barbyorke4656]

I love your vids so much You should do a day in the life vid It would be interesting to see what you do in the day Thank you

[@dianeblankssanchez9810]

I love the convenience of a hand sanitizer. Early on l learned a "crude" but effective formula using alcohol and baby oil as the only two ingredients. I am a retired CNA/HHA, so l always had to be prepared for the unexpected. Soap and water is my preferred method of handwashing, but when it's not accessible for whatever reason, either your own formula...or a "safe" commercial formula is a good option.👩🏾

[@rcole6679]

After researching, I found that 70% isopropyl alcohol (30% water) is optimum for disinfecting for household cleaning and first aid , as the microbiologist has stated below. Higher or lower concentrations of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) will not do any better. The water helps open cells in cuts, to get the ipa into the cut.

[@Dianapohl]

I use straight vinegar in my eyeglass cleaner spray bottle. Never thought about rubbing alcohol! Thanks for that. As for hand sanitizer, I always have some in the car, in my purse, and on my desk at work. I don't use it often, but want some handy if I have a cold, if we're travelling and using public washrooms, etc.

[@michellerene483]

After searching for a DIY disinfecting spray I landed on this one, that was explained well and simple to do. Loved it! Thank you :)

[@skinnydee1886]

I love the idea of making my own eyeglasses cleaner, and hand sanitizer. I usually carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my handbag, but I always use soap and water at home. Thank you Melissa, you're the best!

[@dovesolutions]

I'm an optician. Rubbing alcohol strips off ar coatings which voids warranties. Don't recommend for eye glasses.

[@sean6077]

that was exactly me thinking. i used to work in a lab and one time i got ca glue on my lenses. i had to use acetone to remove the glue, but it also started to remove the coating. i had to have my lenses replaced. which also taught me to always wear eye protection (even if you wear prescription glasses) when you're working with ANY chemical; no matter how harmless you may think it is.

[@kathybuchanan1324]

My opticians lab assistant recommended alcohol and water to clean my glasses... been doing it for 4 year's..

[@Katrinabuttles827]

Thank you 🙏

[@sonyainsd]

Use dawn dish soap and warm water.

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

Lens cleaner is usually just a mix of isopropyl alcohol, dish detergent, and water.

[@susandickson9869]

I like hand sanitizer when my hubby and I go thrifting. Stores in our area rarely have public restrooms so hand sanitizer does the trick after searching for all the bargains. I also use hand sanitizer in my craft room for cleaning stubborn messes off surfaces. It doesn't dry as fast as pure alcohol so it has more working time to desolve those stains and spills.

[@cleanmyspace]

What do you think of hand sanitizer?

[@barbyorke4656]

Clean My Space I like it most of the time

[@mmmstitch]

I’d rather just wash my hands. But I do use it when traveling.

[@karenkk7812]

Not often

[@LoreyD]

I'm all for it. Especially in an office or when coming in contact with sick people in small spaces. I don't really use it at home, unless I'm sick or someone else in the house is sick.

[@KL-bg8fi]

Clean My Space I'd like to make my own hand sanitizer with safe ingredients and few ingredients as possible!!!

[@CrownofCoils7]

It's 11:32 pm, and I just cleaned my blinds in my bedroom! They look brand new! Can't wait to tackle the blinds in the house!

[@thomasc.belanger9893]

For over 32 years I've been using any spray bottle, a double shot of lemon ammonia, a shot glass of rubbing alcohol and water for streak free windows, woodwork and all levelor blinds, it also smells better than plain ammonia or alcohol.🙂 FanTom USA

[@karynb7781]

Hand sanitizer Must Have Spaces: used it at the airport, after a sticky menu, after thrift shopping and when visiting in the hospital. It's not for Every time, Every day> But Sometimes, It's Essential! I carry it in the car, my husband doesn't, so I also keep it in my purse. Last week, he needed some too!

[@OdariArt]

I've been cleaning with rubbing alcohol for years. It really gets the job done right and it's only a dollar. Hate hand sanitizer, love soap and water.

[@katebader3103]

Thanks for this. IMO hand sanitizer is crucial for big city living. Esp riding the subway!

[@thomasc.belanger9893]

I never use any hand sanitizer only ivory soap and water, I honestly haven't had a common cold in 42 years, maybe I'm just Blessed.🙂 FanTom USA

[@spenx09]

Hand sanitizer is better than nothing, but soap and water is ALWAYS the best option

[@Judy122550]

I worked in a pharmacy for 27 years when people would come in, sneezing, coughing in their hands & snot & boogers on their money & script I would rinse my hands with alcohol, until I was told NO NO because the alcohol dries out your hands then they can crack & infection get into them & germs in an open area!!

[@tsveno72]

spenx09 it depends on if there’s solids on your hands or not. Otherwise, alcohol hand sanitizer is just as effective.

[@rachelk7555]

Wrong! They have now found that hand sanitizer kills more bacteria/viruses, etc than hand washing.

[@1901yvonne]

I agree. I dislike those blaster hand dryers in public toilets so would rather sanitise my hands than use those.

[@isabelr.3370]

But guess what? Hand sanitizer might kill the bad bacteria, but it also kills good bacteria, which then will weaken your immune system, which will make it easier for you to get sick, so soap and water IS always the best option

[@deborahconkle6822]

I prefer soap and water too. But when I do use hand sanitizer I like wipes over the kind in a bottle. I especially like them when I travel to wipe down the arm rest and tray tables on a plane.

[@HandleHandleHandle195]

For the lenses on glasses is better to clarify that alcohol is not to be used if they have antireflective coating. On transition lenses is not recommended as well.

[@garrityphotographs6688]

Agreed. I've ruined glasses before that had a coating using a rubbing alcohol hack. Not worth it

[@filomenacarakasidis1663]

Thank you for telling me about microfibre cloths me and my husband only use these now keep up the good work I have always enjoyed watching your videos amazing work over the years ⭐️😌

[@funnybookworm09]

I don’t like gel type hand sanitizers but I really like the spray kinds from either Honest Company or SunBum (both in the baby section at Target). No chemicals and most importantly, not sticky!

[@badkittybeauty8982]

We use hand sanitizer because my daughter has Cystic Fibrosis and I have an autoimmune disorder. We both need to use it or else we can get some nasty infections.

[@kmoresco6858]

This is us too...especially when we need to go into the hospitals or on a plane...yuck!

[@issystar96]

Just make sure you wash with soap and water as much as possible, because hand sanitizer does not kill all germs like washing thoroughly does

[@rodbutler8069]

Thumbs way up to all CF families. We all pray for a cure someday.

[@traceycosta9196]

Where would I be without you😃 all the way from Australia, absolutely love you're videos. I have rubbing alcohol on hand but had no idea it has no many uses so Thankyou💕

[@melissataulbee2048]

I love the makers cloths! I have tried many other microfiber cloths and none compare to the quality of yours.

[@nurshark10]

I’m an RN. Hand washing is done MANY TIMES a day and hand sanitizer is everywhere! I’m OCD about hand washing. I also buy hand sanitizer by the CASE! I keep it all over the house and in my purse! I love it!!!! 💚💜🧡💗💙💛💗

[@user-qh8bn8fz6s]

Your videos are very inspiring education tools. Ive been watching ur vids since i became the one who take responsibility to manage my whole house (aka living without parents). It really helped me a lot. Thanks for awesome contents and quality of videos.

[@jehnayr7949]

My favorite hand sanitizer comes in a small spray pump from Whole Foods. It's called "Everyone for every body" & it's a delightful peppermint + citrus fragrance.

[@theresnomor]

Rubbing alcohol is so great for windows and mirrors! :) and so much cheeper then buying windex or other window cleaners

[@patrickwall8517]

DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT ever use alcohol to clean glass or mirrors it will etch into the glass and ruin it.

[@jpm029]

70 percent is the best it makes glass invisible unlike windex which leaves residue and germs

[@thewatcher611]

As a professional window cleaner, I have to say that we never use pure alcohol to clean glass. We only add some to the water when it's cold to keep the water from freezing. No alcohol, just a simple soap and water solution, and a good squeegee, is all you need. Also, as stated above, it can etch some glass, take the coatings off, and eat into some window frames. I don't mind a little for a spot here and there, but our go to is just a correct amount of soap in the water.

[@sebrinairwin2301]

Can u add essential oils to the cleaner when doing windows

[@kimyoung3484]

@@thewatcher611 Thank you so much Sir 👍❤️

[@lisagonzalez6546]

I work in health care and it is very important and it helps prevent the spread of germs

[@BuddhaFang]

For my version of (EO-inspired) hand sanitizer: A scoop of melted room temperature coconut oil is good for soft hands. Whip or mix really well if the coconut oil hasn’t dissolved and dispersed enough (it can feel a little gritty until the oil melts). And I learned what works best is definitely clear aloe vera gel found in the sunblock aisle - I thought pure aloe vera juice would be better but it got all weird when I added the alcohol.

[@aliiljah8224]

Hello, Yes, I am a female barber and I do give shaves with an old fashion straight edge razor. When I clean and sterilize the razor, I spray it with rubbing alcohol it helps keep it honed. It does the same thing for scissors. Staying sharp.

[@janellerist9892]

Heres another tip, rubbing alcohol will remove permanent marker from most surfaces.

[@cazcaz2701]

I can’t live without hand sanitizer, thanks for the fabulous recipes 👍🙏💕

[@lisathomas7062]

I have the same opinion as you (Melissa). My biggest issue is the residue left from the store bought ones. ... Definitely going to have to make my own hand sanitizer from now on.

[@LenaM277]

Hand sanitizer diy suggestion is priceless. My optician/ ophthalmologist suggested dish liquid solutions also, for cleaning eyeglasses. Love your videos!!!

[@charlotteringland7669]

Could you do a video of 'cleaning on the go' like cleanign on the go for hand, pets, babies, travel tips, avoiding germs in public places (without looking like a clean freak)....?

[@helenaadams2107]

I love it! And I can't wait to make it. I use it all the time, but maybe now you can talk about the severe dry hands that comes from alcohol and the constant hand washing. Btw, this is my first time watching, and I love it!

[@lynnkiefer8373]

Melissa since you have a cleaning company, I would appreciate a breakdown of basic vs deep cleaning practices and expectations of the home owner and the cleaner/ company. This info would help with frustrations on both sides.

[@shantinaturechild6385]

Hand sanitizers make that we absorb bisphenol A from receipts even more directly into the bloodstream. I would also avoid rubbing alcohol on the skin or even breathing it in because of what they add to it. At least here in France it's horrible! I have a colloidal silver generator and a water distiller and that makes the best smell free hand sanitizer un a little spray or pump bottle. Add essential oils and aloe gel if you must but it works without aloe too.

[@saltress1126]

Been doin this for years works better than anything else! 👍🙂

[@ambertietz9095]

I don't use hand sanitizer all the time but it is handy. I keep mine by the sinks after washing my hands coming home from stores and handling meat. I keep a bottle in my purse and some wet wipes cause you never know... When I'm sick or my kids are I have a small spray bottle of alcohol by the bed for spraying pillows and the bed when I change sheets. Especially in winter... Thanks for the recipe for it. I have all the stuff to make it and now I can fill my bottles back up for the fall and winter. I never knew hand sanitizer was so simply made!!! It's a new game now I realize I can add essential oils to my alcohol bed bottles now. Thanks!!!

[@sarahmichaels2117]

I keep a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my car because after pumping gas, everyone touches the pump. Also, opening doors, buggies at the grocery store ect.... I always wash my hands with soap and water as soon as I get home.

[@HjCrawford]

Sarah Michaels you must be from the South? When I moved up North for a bit people would look at me like I was crazy when I said buggy.. apparently you only call it a "cart" up there?

[@mrgarner4796]

The steering wheel of the car is loaded with germs.

[@cherylT321]

Sarah Michaels. That is so me! That is exactly what I do!

[@elenajimenez8978]

Sarah Michaels, I thought I exaggerated! LOL! Guess not! I also disinfect my steering wheel etc.

[@Sarah-rx2wj]

Sarah Michaels Me too 👍

[@Egypttology]

Like you I use soap and water mainly and from Time to time I use hand sanitizer. Great hacks.

[@40bdg]

I use a 1/2 and 1/2 mix of alcohol and water to clean my granite, and it's the best thing I've found. It cleans really well, and it leaves my granite shinier than anything else I've tried. 👍

[@vickieturner1249]

I have done this for years! Love it.

[@jameskoralewski296]

I use hand sanitizer all the time,, especially after using grocery store buggies. I told my Doctor about it and she said it was a very good idea to use it whenever you're exposed to public conditions especially during flu season.

[@lindseystephenson5685]

I teach two year olds at a preschool, so if a sink is not nearby at the moment I definitely use hand sanitizer until I get to a sink and can wash thoroughly. LOL other than that i'll use it after I put gas in my car cause who knows whats with all those fumes and on that nozzle LOL! Hand sanitizer works great if there is not a sink nearby period! I definitely don't rely on it for a thorough disinfectant though. Haha! Soap and water is always a must! Thanks for the video Melissa!! Loved it. I took lots of notes =). YES!! Please make more cleaning hacks videos for sure!! =)

[@curtistinemiller4646]

I love 70% Or more Alcohol ,I use it straight out the bottle,sanitizing beds doorknobs and faucets.

[@catief1031]

My hand sanitizer use varies depending on the situation. I'm sick with a cold, after I touch my face/blow my nose and dispose of my tissue. While camping and using portable toilets, that's usually the only option (may follow up with a baby wipe or walk the half mile to mile to find a sink). Spot clean reptile cages (with paper towel), quick use before moving onto other things.

[@getoverthyself]

Only for emergencies. It destroys good gut bacteria. Thanks for sharing non toxic options

[@johnheath86]

D Conway you’re not supposed to drink it...

[@jimdevilbiss9125]

CVS has small spray bottle of 91% rubbing alcohol which can easily be refilled. We have one in the kitchen and one in each bathroom. They are labeled so when we’re permitted to have visitors there’s no problem. At this time we’re also have one in our car for our hands. It is the best thing I have found for cleaning a whiteboard. Much better and much cheaper than the commercial products. Thank you so much for your help around our house.

[@Blessed-abc]

Makes sense... Because I always clean my eye glasses with vodka😊 Yep Alcohol !!!

[@caitlynbrown2296]

I've been watching Clean My Space since i was just trying to help my single mom around the house to now caring for my own home! I have so enjoyed watching your family grow and learning from you... THANK YOU for your content

[@marilynlvsnails]

I use hand sanitizers when out and about- carry one in my purse all the time.

[@cherylT321]

Marilyn Torres. Me, too. I keep one in my bag and one in the glove box of my car!

[@sakanablesakanable]

You had information about COVID 2 years ago?? May I know more?

[@theoretically09]

As a nursing student I use hand sanitizer a loooot. When in doubt, soap and water. If I get some kind of bodily fluid on me always soap and warm water. Something important that I learnt the hard way is when it comes to noro virus (dont remember the English name for it, but you know... When stuff comes out of you from both ends. Lol), alcohol will not kill the bacteria! So if someone around you is sick, always wash your hands with soap and water.

[@AmyBumpus]

We avoid hand sanitizer. This one sounds ok but when possible I use gentle soaps like almond Castile soap

[@margyb7469]

I avoid it to. I also use castle soap mix with tea tree oil when I'm at work as I work in Age Care, the tea tree oil helps kill bugs.

[@ej9404]

Thank u so much for the good ideas. I will make those for me.

[@danaricci5044]

I use it full strenght wherever possible. True..works like magic for pennies and does not contain gazillion harmful chemicals. Spray inside your snickers and gym bag occasionally ! Tv screen...computer screen and the keys ...any mirror..glass cooking top ECT.

[@ithirstyforknowledge]

I liked the blinds cleaning tip

[@JuliaCaban]

What about cleaning a monitor/tv screen with it (the eye glasses spray diy)? Safe or not? :)

[@bettym4859]

i do that with the 1/1 distilled water/alchool and make sure you sprits your cloth lightly, never the monitor. Works pretty fine, i do it on my computer monitors and tvs and it works very nice

[@cristallarsen609]

My recipe is one part rubbing alcohol to 4 parts water. I’ve used this recipe for years.

[@AishaMBudgets]

Can't afford those wonderful cloths Melissa is selling, so I use a couple coffee filters. I spray the alcohol mix on the filter (not too damp) and then do the S pattern. Dries in seconds and it's streak free!

[@JuliaCaban]

Thank you all so much! I will try your tips :)

[@concernedcitizen4031]

Hi..

[@bbfreetube]

I use the half alcohol and half water spray on my windshield. It removes the residue from the plastics on the inside of window. Best I have ever used.

[@jendrivesajeep6656]

Our lake house has hard water - any tips on removing those horrible spots? 🤦‍♀️ *PRO TIP ONCE SPOTS ARE REMOVED - use a light layer of olive oil on a cloth, rub in & around sinks to repel the water.*

[@bigred9428]

Doesn't the oil leave a sticky residue after awhile?

[@najowion]

Hand sanitizer is needed and well used in my home and at work.. There are so many reason why we should use it but, mainly for me if there isn't any water nearby then this will help to kill most of the germs that like to linger on our hands.. And now that I know how to make my own, I will use 91% alcohol to create it.. Thanks for sharing!

[@wendyodell356]

I prefer to use soap and water. Every hand sanitizer I've tried has dried my hands out to the point of cracking and bleeding. I also can't use Dawn dish soap. You know their slogan, "it takes grease out of your way"? Well it takes grease out of everything it comes in contact with. Yes, including my hands. I crack then start bleeding. I have to use Palmolive. Love that one, it's easy on your hands and leaves them soft 😁

[@dimitrasotirianakou5449]

Wendy O'dell same here

[@ohyeah3365]

Wendy O'dell Palmolive is very hard on my hands. Don't know why, but Dawn is milder to my skin. And Dawn works better.

[@wendyodell356]

Laura Evenhouse I guess just different texture of skin. Who knows why. I can't use most cleaners without having to "glove up". I just don't like to wear gloves while do pu ng dishes because I can't tell when things are still greasy with them on. 🤔🤯🤗

[@libbyadams7631]

Dawn is great for stopped up toilet or drains. Works! Pour 1/4 bottle in toilet or drain overnight. Flush in morning. Amazing! Cheap too!

[@Isabel-zd4ep]

Well my microbiology instructor told me that because hand sanitizer only cleans a certain percentage of the microbes, it leaves behind the stronger microbes so if you use that primarily as oppose to washing your hands, then you hand become a feeding ground for the resistant bacteria and a lot of times the resistant ones are the ones that cause disease. But that's not necessarily all true either so you never really know I guess. I would use it in a pinch but tend to go for washing my hands first and for most.

[@janbird3190]

I do know because my body has broken down to these bad chemicals. DO NOT USE this product. Best use products you for know are safe. I use borax, baking soda, vinegar, peroxide mostly for alley cleaning and woolly balls for my fabric softener. I do not need cancers nor get worse then these products already have caused me.

[@smpotts7640]

I love the detailed explanation by the microbiologist! Regarding discussion about hand sanitizer. Just some rubbing alcohol is much better if no water to wash is present. It doesn't dry my hands, and I have pretty fragile skin. I see many doctors have gotten in the habit of using hand sanitizer, especially when seeing patients because it's quick. However, I ask them to wash their hands. Hand sanitizer, among other things, contains insecticide........ UH-HUH. Frequent use has been reported to eliminate natural flora long enough to actually leave skin vulnerable and people have developed warts, etc.i also don't trust the sticky residual not to actually pick up bacteria that might live long enough on the surface to be passed on. I have used rubbing alcohol for years for all the cleaning mentioned. I keep some in the kitchen in a spray bottle. I really don't like the residual of insecticides, anywhere. I encounter ants every once in a while, mostly if they find a stray piece of cookie on the floor, or some very sweet salad dressing on the counter---just a drop you couldn't see, and they WILL find it! I spray them with the alcohol and they die IMMEDIATELY. Then wipe up with a paper towel. Otherwise I use a drop of the gel insecticide on the little cards on the floor, and they immediately gather, eat it, and take it back to the queen, which is what you need to kill. I really don't have a problem if food is not left out and regular vaccuming. I've also noticed they don't like the dark blue dish detergent. They avoid it like the plague. So, if i need to scour a pan, I fill it with water and a small amount of the detergent and no ants come around. I decided to try an exterminator once, thinking it might be better. The guy used a gel............But he said it was a super-duper gel........Charged me $80 and was going to come on a schedule. Nope.

[@Heidishereandthere]

I use hand sanitizer if a toilet seat in a public restroom looks icky. I carry a travel size bottle in my purse, and I'll get some toilet paper and squirt some on it, then carefully without touching anything, wipe the seat with the toilet paper. I also carry a travel size shampoo in my purse just in case the restroom is out of hand soap! Works like a charm!😄

[@babsr8479]

I never sit in public bathrooms

[@angelasagenda]

I prefer soap and water. But I keep hand sanitizer in my purse for when I don't have access to soap and water.

[@yusrest2529]

I love your top.. where did u get it from ?

[@tesss.9505]

Essential oils need to be in a glass or metal spritzer...not plastic spray bottle. The container needs to be dark as well.

[@hx.b6963]

i use hand sanitizer when i am out walking the dog if i think i might have come into contact with anything whilst picking up their mess; i always ensure though to place my hands inside the dog bag that i’m using to do this but wash my hands still when i get back home. we also have an en-suite bathroom & my husband is a light sleeper so i try not to run the tap after going to the loo & instead use the anti-bac hand gel; during the day if i have access to a sink i wash my hands but only use anti-bac if i haven’t got access or it’s night time. i should also state that i have low immunity because i’m taking prescription drugs & have done so for a number of years so i have to watch myself that i don’t get ill as most of the time i end up with serious chest infections & need medical treatment on top of other health problems ....

[@rosieking383]

Who else is here in 2020? Avoiding Coronavirus and latest videos on sanitizer DIY?

[@julioescobar-francisco3330]

Nope I'm here cause I strain my elbow tendon while doing weightlifghting. And now I have bicep tendonitis for more than 4 months already. I use a remedy with alcohol mix with weed to recover my pain hope it works.

[@sandyg.3454]

I like that tip of alcohol on the blinds, I’m going to try it!

[@stephenpowstinger733]

Avoid it on plastic blinds though.

[@Akula114]

Remember, Isopropyl (Rubbing) Alcohol comes in three concentrations... 50%, 72% and 91%. You might even find the green massage type which has a wintergreen smell. Personally, I prefer the 91%, since you can decrease the concentration easily (just add more water) but increasing it would take a distilling apparatus, and no, you don't want to get into that. An advantage of the higher concentration is that it evaporates more quickly. I even use it on my auto windows to cut greasy build up, but I always follow with an ammonia based cleaner for the final polish.

[@janelygarcia818]

👍

[@psychedelicpython]

I buy hand sanitizer wipes, usually individually wrapped one. I feel more confident that my hands are cleaner than just using the gel and rubbing it around my hands. With the wipes I can wipe off my hands while at the same time sanitize them.

[@mjafar]

Inexpensive and readily available rubbing alcohol. Not true anymore

[@nonenone4078]

Yep it's so hard to find now smh

[@isabelr.3370]

Mohammad Jafar Mashhadi yep

[@maccaculle5547]

Agree it's so hard to get now some online outlets sell it at exorbitant prices

[@thefelixpinon]

This alcohol right now is available at Walmart Online 2 32 oz bottles for $ 9.91 but it will end quickly remember to pay with Paypal

[@josepht.7937]

You are very pretty young lady. You ever thought about doing inexpensive hair care and skin care videos?