What Should I Know About Cleaning with Rubbing Alcohol?

@989031 The statement about buildup and gloves doesn't make a lot of sense. The body knows how to get rid of isopropyl alcohol within hours or days. It can't build up to a significant level if it isn't breathed or swallowed continually.

Use gloves when cleaning with rubbing alcohol. People with cancer have a build up of this in their system. The body stores it, and unfortunately its also in a lot of beauty products.

Living with three roommates, I find alcohol to be a necessity. I use it on the toilet seat, sink, doorknobs, countertops, mirror and floors. It cleans great getting up dirt and grease as well as kills germs. I have it in a spray bottle diluted 1:1 with water.

For a tough job, I use some full strength onto a cloth to clean with. It works, is easy to use, kills germs, and no need to rinse. It is a frugal way to keep a clean environment.

My cleaning lady said that rubbing alcohol will cause metal surfaces to discolor Is that true?

Alcohol is also good for cleaning computer keyboard. Use also to wipe the steering wheel and door handles and supermarket trolley handles.

I have been using isopropyl alcohol to clean many surfaces in my home, including vinyl flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, and well as countertops and birdcage, computer keyboard and mouse, and remote controls.

My logic has been that when the fumes dry down (I do not allow the bird near where I am cleaning wet), this will result in a nontoxic surface. Please advise as to whether you agree with this. Thank you!

I live in a duplex. The neighbors (before eviction) left us with a cockroach infestation of biblical proportions. I mix (in a spay bottle) 1:12 anti-bacterial dish soap to alcohol to easily kill them and then clean the scene of the crime (one could use a squirt gun to complete the fantasy). Anyhow, this behavior led to the realization that I could economize on dish soap in a squirt bottle. It is now the most common cleaner in my house. Do not use on vinyl as it makes it brittle due to leaching of a main component of the material.

Can I use alcohol to clean stove as long as stove is not on, it's cooled down, and don't use the stove at all until the alcohol has evaporated? Or just don't use it on the stove? Would alcohol be better to use on the countertops near the stove or should I find another recipe for an all purpose cleaner?

Since rubbing alcohol evaporates so quickly, I have found it to be a good, relatively non-toxic way to clean surfaces. I have a small child, so I don't like products that stay wet for long. I'm not suggesting the rubbing alcohol go on something that your baby may put in their mouth. I do like it for plastic surfaces. I have used it to remove smudges from my cell phone. After reading this article, I am going to try the uses suggested for cleaning the bathroom.

I have used rubbing alcohol for cleaning my floors. It works well when mixed with water to clean the laminate floor in my kitchen. I agree with the article, it is a good inexpensive cleaner.

I never thought about cleaning candles having an affect on the wick, good to know. My favorite way to use isopropanol in cleaning is to remove sticky adhesive. You just want to be sure and test an area first to avoid damage.