As versatile a liquidness as vodka is in a glass — pairing just as well with tomato succus as it does orange succus — it ’s evenly multipurpose in a non - drinking setting . In laurels of National Vodka Day , here are some surprising function for the popular spirit .
1. ALL-PURPOSE CLEANSER
No Windex ? No trouble . As anatural antimicrobic , all it assume is a spry transfer from liquor bottle to spray bottle to turn vodka into an amazingly powerfulall - purpose cleanserthat take on everything from window and mirror to countertops and cabinet .
2. DEODORIZER
Typically , spilling a cocktail on yourself would be a good indicant that it ’s prison term to switch to body of water . But a spritz of vodka on your clothing , be it a musty old perspirer or your favorite pair of gym shoes , can actually help freshen you up as itkillsodor - causing bacteria on the spot ( without leaving any chemical - like odor ) .
3. MOLD AND MILDEW REMOVER
Vodka ’s antimicrobic properties make it a worthy adversary against mold and mildew . The dear part ? Thecheaperthe bottle , the less percolate it ’s likely to be , which is good news when it comes to killing mold ( but not so great when it come to potential hangovers ) .
4. INSECT REPELLENT
While several bailiwick have demonstrate that drinking beer can make you moreproneto mosquito bites , a quick way of life to facilitate repel those vexing insects is by spray yourself with vodka . Just make certain it ’s not one a flavor ( read : sugary ) kind . Though unbent - up is the most effective method , because it can leave a scent that hover , there are a smorgasbord ofrecipesonline to make this repellentmore palatableto the nose .
5. WEED KILLER
Vodka can help to eliminate garden weeds , but it needs the assistance of the sun . Reader ’s Digestsuggestsmixing one oz. of vodka with two cups of water and a few drops of dish soap , to be applied “ at midday on a gay solar day to weed maturate in direct sunlight , because the alcohol breaks down the waxy cuticle covering on leave-taking , leave them susceptible to dehydration in sunshine . It wo n’t work in shade . ”
6. FLOWER LIFE-EXTENDER
A shot of vodka can be a vase full of fresh flower ’ good friend . According to North Carolina State University gardening professorJohn Dole , tote up some vodka in with H2O can serve blossom stay fresher longer , most likely as a result of inhibiting ethene production . As with your own vodka consumption , just do n’t overdo it : “ Plants — like many mass — can only tolerate humble concentration of alcohol,”accordingtoScientific American .
7. DANDRUFF REMOVER
From frizz to dandruff , vodka has become a go - to solution for a multifariousness of hair tutelage problems . “ Vodka has a low pH level and is naturally acidic , which when added to conditioner can aid keep and lower a high pH level get in the hair , ” hairstylist Marc Menasaid . “ [ It ] has the ability to seal the hairsbreadth cuticle which will oversee and decoct the appearance of frizz , resulting in softer and lustrous strands . ” tally a guessing of vodka to your nursing bottle of shampoo can also help oneself in relieving antsy scalps , thus reducing dandruff .
An early version of this clause ran in 2015 .
