8 Surprising Alternative Uses For Hand Sanitizer

Last Updated on April 25, 2020

Hand sanitizers are available in gel, foam, or liquid form and are especially useful during the flu season. The main goal of this product is very clear: to decrease the number of infectious microorganisms on the hands as much as possible. That’s why they are widely used in hospitals and other health-care facilities where the risk of exposure to these microorganisms is high. But despite what the name itself implies, hand sanitizers should not be exclusively used to disinfect the hands. They can also be used to disinfect many different types of surfaces and household items during your house cleaning routine, for example. Or you can get creative and use it for other things. What other things, you ask? Well, that’s what we are about to find out. Here are eight alternative uses for hand sanitizer. Some of them may simultaneously surprise and amaze you!

1. Polish silverware

We all know that after a few years, silverware and silver jewelry begin to lose their former shine and get a worn-out look that doesn’t reflect their beauty and value. At all. And cleaning these items to give them back their glow is not always an easy task. It involves a lot of scrubbing. Unless you use hand sanitizer! Grab a soft cloth, pour of few drops of hand sanitizer over it, and rub the silver pieces gently. You only need to do it a few times.

2. Deodorant substitute

The theory behind this is very simple. Sweating doesn’t make you smell bad. The problem is when the bacteria on your skin starts breaking down the proteins contained in your sweat. That’s what causes that horrific smell. Most deodorants are alcohol-based products that make your armpit skin so acidic that bacteria don’t want to be there anymore. Other deodorants are even more potent and contain antibacterial agents that eliminate the germs. That being said, it is easy to understand that deodorants and hand sanitizers have a lot in common. They both contain alcohol and antimicrobial properties. Believe it or not, people tested it, and it works. Hand sanitizers can be a beneficial type of deodorant. However, you need to be careful because it is harsher than most deodorants and may cause skin damage. Especially if you have sensitive skin.

3. Clean marker stains

Every parent gets very stressed when they see their kids drawing and painting with permanent markers as permanent ink stains are hard to remove. Here’s a cleaning hack you can try. Yes, you’ve guessed it, you will need hand sanitizer. How to get rid of marker stains with hand sanitizer: place a piece of paper or two under the fabric’s layer so that the ink doesn’t bleed into the other side. Spread hand sanitizer on top of the stain very carefully (don’t rub it!). Wait.

4. Remove sticky labels

Removing a sticky label is a messy process that will probably be done poorly even if you use soap and water. Using a single drop of hand sanitizer will make your job much easier, and you will be able to remove all the adhesive residue from the surface successfully.

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