17 Rubbing Alcohol Uses Most People Don't Know

That bottle of rubbing alcohol in your medicine cabinet can do a lot more than clean scrapes. Most people bought it for cuts — but doctors now say open wounds are the one place it shouldn't go. That same three-dollar bottle can handle markers, screens, blinds, windshield ice, hand sanitizer, and more, replacing over $100 worth of products every single year. In this video we count down 17 survival uses worth knowing. You'll learn how rubbing alcohol helps with: - Permanent markers, screens, and whiteboards - Shoes, keyboards, and granite counters - Blinds, toys, ink stains, and paint splatter - Windshield ice, houseplants, and flu season - DIY sanitizer and off-grid sterilizing - And the $100 math that ties it all together If you like practical household knowledge, frugal living, and forgotten wisdom that actually works, subscribe for more. Which one are you going to try first? Tell me in the comments. SAFETY NOTE: This video is for general household information only. Never drink rubbing alcohol — it is poison. Never use near open flames, and keep away from children. Skip open wounds; use clean water or saline and follow medical advice. Power off electronics before cleaning, and test painted, finished, and living surfaces on a hidden spot first. #RubbingAlcoholHacks #frugalliving #householdhacks