Vodka Makes Your Chores Easier

By Guest Blogger Kristy Hodson

Did you know that vodka can be used for more than just an inhibition remover?

 My mom has a gift for all things herbal and has taught me a thing or two—homemade lip balm for example. But, teetotaler that she is, Mom might just be found with a bottle of vodka in the cupboard. Why? Vodka has been used for centuries in medicinal herbal tinctures such as Valerian Root (for hot flashes and night sweats) and Plantain (for insect stings and bruises).  Thanks to Chris Wilson from our sister station in Virginia Beach, I found a few more uses for that bottle of vodka:

It’s NATURAL! Vodka is made from any one of these fermented substances: grain, rye, wheat, potatoes, grapes, rice, or sugar beet molasses. Sure it’s tasty, for those who imbibe, but did you know that it can replace some nasty environmentally detrimental chemicals in your daily life? It is widely available, effective and less toxic than many of the chemical alternatives you might use for these tasks:
 

*You can keep your clothes smelling fresher with vodka . Spritz your clothes, then hang to dry in a well-ventilated area. (Do a spot-test first to be safe.)

*Shine your chrome, glass and porcelain fixtures by moistening a soft, clean cloth with vodka and then applying a little elbow grease.

*Keep your flowers fresher longer. Add a few drops of vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to the water in your flower vase. Change out the mixture with fresh ingredients daily.

*Forget the DEET products when trying to deter the bugs from taking a bite out of you and your family.  Pour a little vodka in a spray bottle and squirt on pests or yourself as a repellent. But not the BEES – please – we need them!

*Forget the conditioner.  Add a jigger of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo – healthier (and happier) hair guaranteed!

*Get rid of Mold. Instead of harsh chemical sprays, fill a recycled spray bottle with some bottom-shelf vodka. Spritz on, then let sit for 15 minutes. Scrub with an old toothbrush.

Thanks, Chris!