Vodka and it's many uses...

[Plantman]

My wife was thinking of me and my buddies and sent this to me.



1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage
with vodka. The solvent dissolves the adhesive.

2. To clean the caulking around bathtubs and showers,
fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the caulking,
let set 5 minutes and wash clean. The alcohol in the vodka
kills mold and mildew.

3. To clean your eyeglasses, simply wipe the lenses with a
soft, clean cloth dampened with vodka. The alcohol in the
vodka cleans the glass and kills germs.

4. Prolong the life of razors by filling a cup with vodka and
letting your safety razor blade soak in the alcohol after
shaving. The vodka disinfects the blade and prevents rusting.

5. Spray vodka on vomit stains, scrub with a brush,
then blot dry.

6. Using a cotton ball, apply vodka to your face as an
astringent to cleanse the skin and tighten pores.

7. Add a splash of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo.
The alcohol cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair
and stimulates the growth of healthy hair.

8. Fill a 16-ounce trigger-spray bottle and spray
bees or wasps to kill them.

9. Pour 1/2 cup vodka and 1/2 cup water in a freezer bag
and freeze for a slushy, reusable ice pack for aches,
pain or black eyes...

10. Fill a clean, empty jar with freshly packed lavender
flowers. Fill the jar with vodka, seal the lid tightly, and
set it in the sun for 3 days. Strain liquid, then apply the
tincture to aches and pains.

11. Make your own mouthwash by mixing 9 tablespoons
powered cinnamon with 1 cup vodka. Seal in an airtight
container for 2 weeks. Strain through a coffee filter. Mix
with warm water and rinse your mouth. (DON'T SWALLOW!)

12. Using a cotton swab, apply vodka to a cold sore to
help it dry out.

13. If blister opens, pour vodka over the raw skin as a
local anesthetic that also disinfects the exposed dermis.

14. To treat dandruff, mix 1 cup vodka with 2 teaspoons
crushed rosemary. Let sit 2 days, strain through a coffee
filter, massage into your scalp and dry.

15. To treat an earache, put a few drops of vodka in your
ear. Let sit for a few minutes, then drain. Vodka will kill
the bacteria causing pain in your ear.

16. To relieve a fever, use a washcloth to rub vodka
on your chest and back as a liniment.

17. To cure foot odor, wash your feet with vodka.

18. Vodka will disinfect and alleviate a jellyfish sting.

19. Pour vodka over an area affected with poison ivy to
remove the urushiol oil from your skin.

20. Swish a shot of vodka over an aching tooth. Allow your
gums to absorb some of the alcohol to numb the pain.








And, my personal favorite...



21. If all else fails, just turn the bottle upside-down
and drink it. Then nothing else will matter anyway!




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[Brian Carlton]

Nice list Plantman.

With regard to items 1-10 and 12-19, I think I'll stay with isopropyl alcohol at a cost of about $1.00 per quart vs. $20.00 for that Finlandia that you have.

[MTI]

Brian, I guess you haven't heard the use of a Brita water filter and cheap vodka . . . about 10 passes and you can turn Skovar into Grey Goose

[Brian Carlton]

Can't say that I have ever attempted that one.

What's the deal with "Grey Goose"? I tried it once and was not very favorably impressed with it.

[Plantman]

IMHO. I think all Vodka tastes the same. I have heard people in the industry make the same claim, although the more expensive brands have been processed a bit more to make them smoother to go down.

There are a few flavored Vodka's, that obviously taste like grape, peach, etc...but the regular stuff is all the same.

Vodka on the rocks, splash of grapefruit juice(no sugar added)!

[BobK]

OK, so what's everyone favorite brand for INTERNAL use (or my favorite, with OJ).

[W140 S600]

Originally Posted by Plantman

IMHO. I think all Vodka tastes the same. I have heard people in the industry make the same claim, although the more expensive brands have been processed a bit more to make them smoother to go down.

One important thing about the premium brands if the hang over or lack there of the next day. The cheap stuff will leave you hurt the next day.

[Tirebiter]

Originally Posted by Plantman

18. Vodka will disinfect and alleviate a jellyfish sting.

That dog won't hunt buddy

You will pour alcohol on a jellyfish sting only once before you know it's a real bad idea. I've been diving and racing catamarans since the mid sixties and the only thing that I have seen that helps is a concoction of meat tenderizer and lidocaine.

I surfaced with one stuck between my regulator and the back of my head once. I saw another fellow surface with one on his head.

Of course, I haven't seen everything, eh?

[Wes Bender]

Right on, Randy - except I would substitute Bombay Gin for the vodka.

I have to put a fair amount of vermouth in to make up for all of those people who think that opening the bottle in the same room as the drink is sufficient...

[super SEC]

You will pour alcohol on a jellyfish sting only once before you know it's a real bad idea. I've been diving and racing catamarans since the mid sixties and the only thing that I have seen that helps is a concoction of meat tenderizer and lidocaine.

As an ex beach lifeguard, we used vinegar and water as well as meat tenderizer but the vinegar and water worked best and was much less expensive.

[Tirebiter]

Originally Posted by Wes Bender

Right on, Randy - except I would substitute Bombay Gin for the vodka. .

What excellent taste you have sir. Internal use only. I think the British Isles, as well as other civilized places, may have laws against external usage, spillage, and other wasteful practices.

However, a conumdrum may exist since you have an Austin Healy listed in your stable

[Larry Delor]

Vodka+Cointreux+Rose's Lime juice= Kamakaze

[Legal Eagle]

For those who want to venture into the world of distilling your own ethanol (vodka):
http://www.moonshine-still.com/ Point by point instructions on how to build a still. This may not be legal in your area so check with the local police :-) first... They do not tellyou how to ferment though, but that info is available on the net.many methods depending on what you want your end product to be.

[dtf]

I like Stoly so cold from the freezer that it looks like frozen maple syrup going into the glass. Not all Vodka is made from potatoes either.

My personal favorite now is Stockholm Kristal, available from Trader Joes and Safeway for about 12.99. Head and shoulders above anything at its price point in smoothness IMHO. I find it comparable or better than Absolute in terms of smoothness, although I havnt tried the Goose to make a comparison. As for drinks, one to one mix with sprite on the rocks is good for me. A splash of cran can make it a little tastier though.