While water and rubbing alcohol combined creating an effective domestic cleaning agent, it is not an all-purpose cleaner that can be used on any surface. Rubbing alcohol can be sharply in certain objects and will even ruin them if used often.
Download notes from the professionals of items you should avoid cleaning the alcohol of rubbing and learn what to clean them instead.
Warning
Rubbing alcohol is very flammable and should always avoid it in areas that are exposed to great warmth or flames, such as a stove, barbecue or area near the fireplace.
Painted surfaces
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Whether it is your walls or furniture, experts agree that it is best to avoid the use of alcohol rubbing for cleaning any type of colored surface. Alcohol eats on color, causing a color change or even chopped stains.
The second is recommended for mild soap and water to clean colored areas and keep them intact.
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Wood furniture
According to the boss, rubbing alcohol is too sharp on wooden surfaces.
“The rubbing of alcohol can take the easy or color and leave a boring, damaged surface,” she says.
If they complete a goal or protective layer of wood, it can quickly endanger and rot. Instead, the Šefort recommends the use of gentle cleaner soap and water.
Natural stone
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Stick on cleaning your marble ships with the rubbing of alcohol. Natural stone, such as marble, granite or travertine, is porous and can be damaged by rubbing alcohol.
“The hazards of cleaning these subjects with the alcohol of rubbing include tinted surfaces, causing the surface to become cloudy and fragile,” said, “said,” said “.
Acrylic plastic
If the plastic organizers around your home need clean, avoid using alcohol that rubs to do the job. Rubbing alcohol can cause a change in color, distortion or bablineness in some plastics, especially acrylic.
Instead, use a microfiber cloth for the dust of the acrylic vessel and wash them in warm, soap for deeper cleaning.
Leather
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Experts say to skip alcohol into a leather couch, a jacket or other leather surface if you want to last.
“Alcohol can dry the skin and cause shooting over time,” says Šefovac.
For small spots, hot water and dishwashers need to make a trick. By the way, the leather conditioner is great for maintenance and deep cleaning.
Electronic screens and monitors
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Varella says he avoids using alcohol in rubbing for the cleaning of electronic screens, as electronics can be sensitive to rubbing alcohol.
“Unnecessary is to use a strong cleaning agent (in electronics),” says Varel.
Instead, use a cloth light wet water for cleaning electronic screens and monitors. You can also use a commercial cleaning screen and a soft cloth to clean these items.
What objects can be cleaned with alcohol rubbing?
Rubbing alcohol works miracles on sticky surfaces and removing juices or residues from items. You can also use alcohol in rubbing a mirror cleaning, window or stainless steel surface for removing stripes and stains.
He claims to homemade surfaces, like paved floors or bathrooms, are also good points to use alcohol in rubbing. Alcohol that rubs quickly disinfected quickly and evaporates, so it should not be washed with water.
Always dilute alcohol with water to create your cleaning solution because a small amount will go a long way.
“I suggest I find a wide mouth spray bottle to cover the surface with the least amount of alcohol rub.” Says Varel. “Only the tiny bit is enough to clean and clean.”