Absolut Repurposing: 17 Uses for Vodka
January 18th, 2012In college, I studied abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia. In a place where you can buy a liter of some of the finest vodka for only $3 and street stands sell bottles of the drink for 50 cents, it’s no surprise that I came across some odd uses for the vodka while abroad. Here are ways to make the most of it.
Did your in-laws just call giving you a 10-minute warning that they’re on their way over — and you’re all out of cleaning supplies? For the following remedies, mix one part vodka to three parts water in a spray bottle for any of the following cleaning methods. Then let sit and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
1. Shine and Polish Most Surfaces and Jewelry
Porcelain, glass, chrome, stainless steel, and most metals can be polished with the help of vodka.