37 Unusual Uses for Vodka (WWII Series)

This week my family and I are adding vodka to our growing list of frugal living tips. I have to confess, when I was reading my families uses for vodka, I couldn’t help but think, hmmmm, I drink this and it can be used to kill mold, clean windows and remove stains. I don’t know if I will ever be able to have a drink that contains vodka again without thinking about that. Before I share all of the fabulous household tips that we came up with, let me make a small but frugal suggestion, don’t use premium vodka, use one of the bottom shelf brands, they are a lot cheaper and work just as well.

1. Aches – to soothe, fill a
   jar with fresh lavender flowers and top it off with vodka. Let it sit in the
   sun for a few days and then rub the liquid on your achy areas.
2. Bandage – to remove
   painlessly, saturate the bandage with vodka.
3. Cold Sores – to heal faster,
   dab vodka on the sore.
4. Cuts – to clean and
   disinfect minor wounds, apply vodka.
5. Earache – to treat, place a
   few drops of vodka into your ear and allow it to remain there for a few minutes
   before draining.
6. Fever – to relieve, place a
   soft cloth saturated in vodka on your chest.
7. Jellyfish Stings– to soothe,
   pour vodka on the area.
8. Poison Ivy – to minimize the
   stinging, apply vodka to the skin immediately after contact.
9. Sore Throat – to treat,
   gargle with 1 tablespoon of vodka mixed into 8 ounces of warm water.
10. Toothache – to numb the
    pain, swish an ounce of vodka around in your mouth.

1. Hair – to fight buildup, add an ounce of vodka to your
   shampoo.
2. Hair – to shine, add 1 ½ ounces of vodka to 12 ounces of
   shampoo.
3. Hair – to control frizziness, add 1 ½ ounces of vodka to 12
   ounces of conditioner.
4. Hair – to stimulate growth, add 1 ½ ounces of vodka to 12
   ounces of shampoo.
5. Dandruff – to treat, mix one cup of vodka with 2 teaspoons
   crushed rosemary. Allow the mixture to sit for a couple of days, then strain
   the mixture and massage into your scalp.
6. Skin – to make your own toner, add ¼ teaspoon vodka to 8
   ounces of brewed green tea.

1. Eyeglasses – to clean, wipe
   the lenses with a soft cloth that has been dampened with vodka.
2. Glass – to shine, clean
   glass with a soft rag dipped in vodka.
3. Jewelry – to clean
   gemstones, soak them inn vodka for 5-10 minutes, then rinse and dry.
4. Laundry – to remove stains,
   treat the stain with vodka before washing.
5. Mold – to clean, spray vodka
   on the surface and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Scrub with an old toothbrush.
6. Mouthwash – to make your
   own, place 3 cinnamon stick in a cup of vodka. Allow it to sit in an airtight
   container for two weeks before using.
7. Porcelain – to shine, clean
   porcelain with a soft rag dipped in vodka.
8. Razors – to make them last
   longer, place your razors in a glass of vodka after shaving.
9. Soap Scum – to remove, scrub
   the area with a soft cloth soaked in vodka.
10. Sticky Residue – to remove,
    soak the area for a few minutes and wipe away.
11. Windows – to clean without
    streaks, make your window cleaner using equal parts vodka and water in a spray
    bottle.
12. Wine Stains – to clean,
    spray vodka on the stain. Scrub and blot dry.

1. Pies – for flakier crusts, use
   vodka instead of water. The vodka evaporates leaving you with a flakier pie.
2. Vanilla Extract – make yourown.

1. Bees and wasps – to kill,
   spray them with vodka.
2. Cut Flowers – to make them
   last longer, add a teaspoon sugar and a few drops of vodka to the water. Change
   water daily.
3. Feet – to clean and
   deodorize, soak your feet in vodka.
4. Insects – to repel, spray
   vodka on your skin.
5. Odors – to eliminate, spray
   the item with vodka and allow it to dry in a well ventilated area.
6. Shoes – to remove odors,
   spray a little vodka in them and let them air dry.
7. Weeds – to kill, mix 1 ounce
   of vodka and a couple of drops of dish soap in 2 cups of water. Spray the weeds
   and watch them disappear.