Thursday, May 29, 2008

Green Livin Vodka's Home Remedies



Vodka also has a long history of use as medicine, it's been sold by druggists to cure everything from infertility to colic and the plague. It's true that vodka has a wide range of potential uses beyond serving as a relaxer and social lubricant.

Why would you want to do anything else with vodka but drink it? It is widely available, effective and less toxic than many of the chemical alternatives you might use for these tasks.


Oneof the hazards of enjoying the great outdoors is an encounter with poison ivy, oak or sumac. It can leads to a nasty rash. Unfortunately, the plants are spreading thanks to global warming.

If you immediately pour vodka over an area that has contacted poison ivy, the alcohol will wash away the culprit, urushiol oil, and they won't experience an uncomfortable reaction. Some have stated that the vodka needs to be at least 100 proof to work.

Freshen Laundry

Keep your clothes smelling fresh with vodka! Simply spay your duds with the stuff, then hang to dry in a well-ventilated area. (test a inconspicuois spotfirst to be safe.)

Vodka will kill the odor-causing bacteria, no scent will be left when dry.


Moisten a soft, clean cloth with vodka, then apply a little elbow grease.

Preserve Flowers

Add a few drops of vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to the water in your flower vase. It should help keep your flowers fresh longer. Change out the mixture with fresh ingredientsdaily.

Do Battle with Insects

Who knew that vodka can kill pesky insects? Pour a little of the Vodka in a spray bottle and squirt on the little buggers, or yourself as a repellent.


Jellyfish stingers can pack a powerful, painful punch.

Vodka can also disinfect and alleviate some of the bite of a jellyfish sting.


Try this remedy for healthier, lush hair: Add a shot of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo.

Vodka is better than both shampoo and conditioner.

Use a recycled spray bottle of course with some bottom-shelf vodka.

Spay on, then let sit for 15 minutes. Scrub away with an old toothbrush

Make a Soothing Tincture

Did you know that herbalists have used lavender it for generations to ease aches and pains?

Fill a glass jar with fresh lavender flowers, then top off with vodka. Seal the lid tightly and place in the sun for three days.

Strain the resulting liquid through filter, and poof! You have a homemade remedy to rub into aches and pains.

Ease a Toothache

Try swishing a shot of vodka over the affected area. It can help disinfect, and should numb some of the pain in your gums.

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