16 Unconventional Uses for Vodka

Vodka is commonly known as an alcohol that does wonders for mixing cocktails and other drinks. Most people don’t think to look beyond the liquor cabinets for its magnitude of uses. This spirit can be used in many inventive ways to help with common household challenges.

1. Keep flowers vital

Add vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to a vase of flowers.

2. Deodorize clothing

Remove unpleasant odors and kill bacteria with a spritz of vodka. Hang the smelly clothing in a well-ventilated area and spray the garment with a 1/1 water/vodka solution. Let the garment dry, and the smell should be gone within a day. 

3. Shiny hair

Add 1.5 fl. oz (44ml) of vodka to your 12 fl. oz (354ml) shampoo for extra shiny hair.

4. Keep fabrics dark

Mix water and vodka, spray on dark clothes and linens, then machine wash.

5. Remove mold or mildew

Spray a bottle filled with vodka onto the mold or mildew caused by caulking. Let this sit for 15 minutes. Scrub away the mold with an old toothbrush. 

6. Disinfectant for a cleaner mattress

Disinfect your mattress and pillows by spraying with a solution of water and vodka.

7. Sparkling clean glasses

Use vodka in a water solution to keep the lenses of glasses and sunglasses sparkling clean.

8. Clean windows and other kitchen surfaces.

This works for glass, chrome, and porcelain: wet a soft cloth with vodka and then rub. Your surface will be shining like new.

9. Make homemade mouthwash

Combine a few drops of cinnamon, spearmint or tea tree oil with vodka and let the solution sit for two weeks, for a high-octane homemade mouthwash.

10. Vanish foul odors from shoes

The smells that reek from your shoes are from bacteria, which like to live in moist dark areas. Spray your shoes with vodka to kill both smells and bacteria. Soaking your feet in vodka also cures odorous feet.

11. Create homemade hand sanitizer

Because vodka kills bacteria, it makes for the perfect sanitizer. Fill a small spray bottle with vodka and mist your hands whenever necessary. 

12. Protect against bugs 

The high alcohol content in vodka is a killer to insects. Mix with water in a spray bottle and either squirt on yourself or the bugs, for a bite-free outdoor experience. 

13. Treat poison ivy

Wash the infected area with vodka, then rinse with warm water. Dry and repeat, rubbing the area with a vodka dipped cotton ball several times and letting it air dry. This also works for treating jellyfish stings.

14. Remove Band-Aids painlessly

Dab the area around the Band-Aid with a cotton ball dipped in vodka to ease the removal without any ripping pain.

15. Polish silver jewelry

Pour some vodka in a dish and swish the piece of jewelry around. Dry and shine with a cloth. If the item is really dirty let it soak and then scrub the dirt away with a toothbrush. Swish it in the vodka again and let it dry.

16. Use as an ice pack

Place a mixture of water and vodka in a sealable plastic bag and freeze. The vodka keeps the contents from freezing completely for a semi-solid texture which applies perfectly to bumps and bruises.

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Amazing uses of Coffee Powder

Coffee provides us with a quick boost of energy to start the day, or to stay up late at night. Most of us, however, discard old coffee grounds, but you may want to hold on to them after reading about their many practical uses here. There is also a bonus video at the end you won't want to miss. 

 

1. Exfoliate Your Pores with a Homemade Mocha Mask

Here is the recipe for a homemade Mocha-Frappuccino Mask: 
What You Will Need: 

• 2 tbsp. of freshly ground coffee (use the finer grind if possible)
• 2 tbsp. of cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp. of whole milk, heavy cream, or yogurt
• 1 tbsp. of honey

Directions: 

1. Mix all the ingredients together.
2. Apply the mask to your face in the morning.
3. Allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes.
4. Wash the mask off in the shower, scrubbing very gently over the skin surface while rinsing.

2. Create an Aromatic Soap 

Here is the easy-to-make recipe for an aromatic bar of soap:
What You Will Need: 

• 8 ounces glycerin soap
• 1/4 cup used coffee grounds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon powdered milk (optional)
• Small saucepan
• Small metal or glass bowl
• Muffin tin
• Ladle
• Butter knife

Directions: 

1. Gather all the ingredients together.
2. Fill a small saucepan with 1 cup of water, topping the metal or glass edges of the bowl to create a double boiler.
3. Place over medium heat.
4. Mix the soap into the bowl and let it melt completely with the aid of the steam from the boiling water below. This process should take you a few minutes
5. Lightly grease 4 rounds of a muffin tin while the soap is melting.
6. Pour a small spoonful of coffee grounds at the base of each muffin tin.
7. Turn off the heat as soon as the soap becomes liquid.
8. Add the vanilla, and add 1 teaspoon of the coffee grounds.
9. Stir in the powdered milk.
10. Carefully pour the soapy mixture into the muffin tin, filling each round to the top.
11. Allow it to cool for several hours, and then scoop them out with a butter knife.
12. Wrap in parchment paper and enjoy your wonderful-smelling soaps.

3. Homemade Coffee Salt Scrub

Here is the recipe for a homemade salt scrub: 
What You Will Need: 

• 1 cup coffee grounds (dried)
• 1 ½ cup coarse sea salt
• 1 cup oil (your preference)
• 5-15 drops of essential oils (your preference)

Directions: 

1. Fill a large bowl with 1 cup of coffee grounds and 1½ cups of coarse sea salt, and then stir.
2. Stir in the cup of oil and about 5-15 drops of essential oils into a bowl. You can use cinnamon, lemon or Eucalyptus for the essential oils. They all work very well. 
3. Store the mixture in an airtight jar, and use the scrub as needed. 

4. Keep Your Pots and Pans Sparkling Clean 

The high acidity level contained in coffee acts as a natural cleaning abrasive, ideal for scrubbing dirty pots and pans. A couple of teaspoons of coffee grounds and a rag is all it takes to eliminate the unwanted grease stains. 

5. Wash Your Hands After Chopping Onions and Garlic 

Use coffee grounds to wash your hands after you've been dicing up onions or chopping garlic cloves. The grounds absorb all the strong odors in no time at all. 

6. Give Your Dog a Flea Bath

Mix a tablespoon of used coffee grounds with your dog's shampoo during the bath. It will help keep those pesky little insects off your beloved pet. 

7. Coffee Ground Garbage Disposal Cleaners 

Here are the instructions for a coffee grounds garbage disposal cleaner: 
What You Will Need: 

• 1 cup dry used coffee grounds
• 1/2 cup Epsom salts
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 3 tbsp vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• Small mixing bowl
• Rounded measuring spoon or small melon baller
• Sheet pan
• Parchment paper

Directions: 

1. Measure and add the coffee grounds, Epsom salts, and baking soda to the mixing bowl.
2. Slowly add the vinegar, which will bubble once it interacts with the baking soda.
3. Add a little bit at a time until the mixture resembles wet sand.
4. Add a little vanilla to the tiny garbage disposal cleaners for a pleasant smell.
5. Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper, and use a rounded measuring spoon or melon baller to create the cleaners.
6. Scoop the mixture and then press against the side of the bowl, packing the coffee ground filter together, and then tap onto the parchment-covered sheet pan. 
7. Let the cleaners dry overnight and then place in a coffee cup next to your sink.
8. Drop one down your drain, turn on your garbage disposal and then the faucet.  
9. You should have about 30 mini garbage disposal cleaners in total. 

8. Alter the Color of Your Hydrangeas

The pH balance of the soil can negatively affect your precious Hydrangeas. Not to worry, a few old coffee grounds should help do the trick. Coffee grounds reduce the pH balance of the soil and transform pink flowers into blue ones.

9. Snack on a Few Coffee Energy Bites

Snack on a few bite-sized coffee energy treats to give you a boost during the day. Peanut butter may be substituted for almond butter, but it must be the creamy variety. Here is the delicious recipe:

What You Will Need:

• 1 cup dry whole grain oatmeal
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp fresh ground unbrewed coffee beans 
• 1/2 cup creamy almond butter 
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

1. Stir the oatmeal, flaxseed, and coffee granules together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
2. Add the almond butter, honey, and vanilla.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips and cranberries once everything is combined, and stir well.  
4. Allow the mixture to chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.  
5. Roll them into tiny balls after they've finished chilling.
6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for no more than 1 week.

10. Enjoy a Coffee-Rubbed Pork Roast for Dinner 

Did you know that you can cook your favorite pork meal with coffee grounds? Here is the mouth-watering recipe:
What You Will Need: 

• 3.5 lbs. Boston Butt or Pork Shoulder 
• 1 oz. (approx 3 tbsp) coffee beans 
• ½ cup brown sugar 
• ½ tbsp. cayenne pepper 
• ½ tbsp. salt 
• 15-20 cranks cracked black pepper 
• 1 tsp. minced garlic 
• ½ tsp. smoked paprika  

Directions:

1. Begin by grinding the coffee beans to powder. Select the “espresso grind” if possible.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
3. Gently pat the mixed dry rub on all sides of the pork roast.
4. Put the pork roast into a slow cooker, gather up any coffee grounds that might have fallen off, and sprinkle them into the slow cooker.
5. Set the heat to low, tighten the lid of the cooker, and let it cook for 8 hours.
6. The roast should be nice and tender afterward and should shred easily with a fork.
7. Use a bit of caution when lifting the roast out of the slow cooker and onto a serving platter. Enjoy your meal.  

11. Use Them to Make Homemade Coffee Candles

Here are the instructions on how to make a few wonderfully smelling homemade coffee candles:
What You Will Need: 

• Small paper coffee cup
• 1-2 tbsp. used coffee grounds
• Paper towel
• 1 cup wax candle remnants
• Candlewick
• Scissors
• Small saucepan
• Small metal or glass mixing bowl

Directions: 

1. In order to create the base of the candle, add 1 cup of wax candle remnants to a small metal or heat-safe glass bowl.
2. Place the remnants over the top of a small saucepan, and fill it halfway with water. This should give you a double boiler.
3. Allow the water to simmer and observe carefully until the wax has completely melted. The process should take about 5 minutes or so.
4. Clean the paper coffee cup thoroughly and wipe it down to make sure it's dry.
5. Place the coffee grounds in a paper towel, and squeeze to release any extra liquid.
6. Place the wick in the center of the cup, and sprinkle a layer of the coffee grounds at the base. 
7. Gently pour in half of the melted wax over the coffee grounds, while saving the rest of the wax for the top of the candle.
8. Allow the wax to harden for 20 minutes.
9. Add the cooled wax with extra spoonfuls of coffee grounds to create the second layer of the candle.
10. Reheat the wax in the double boiler, and top off the candle.
11. Allow the candle to cool off for about an hour.
12. Cut away to reveal the finished candle.
13. Smooth the edges with a paper towel if needed, and trim the end of the wick to fit the candle. Enjoy.

12. A Natural Way to Dye Fabrics 

Here is a simple step-by-step guide to dying out fabrics using old coffee grounds:

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry the fabric to remove any excess dirt and oil, which can keep the dye from penetrating evenly. This step is especially important on brand new fabrics that are coated with a finishing spray.
2. Place a large pot on your cooktop. You will need a pot that is large enough to submerge your fabric. A regular stockpot will do just fine.  
3. Prepare several pots of coffee and pour into a larger pot, one cup at a time. You will need a large amount of coffee to cover the fabric completely once it is placed in the pot. 
4. You can achieve darker color fabrics with a stronger coffee brew. 
5. If you plan on preparing several batches of coffee, you will need to fill the stockpot with water and allow the instant coffee to dissolve inside. 
6. Bring to a boil after pouring all of your freshly prepared coffee into the pot.
7. Turn the heat off once the coffee reaches a full boil.
8. Add the fabric to the stockpot.
9. Submerge the fabric into the stockpot after you've turned the heat off and the coffee has stopped bubbling.
10. Get rid of any air pockets by stirring the coffee grounds with a wooden spoon for a few seconds or so. 
11. Allow the fabric to steep for about a half hour, and longer if you desire a deeper tint. 
12. Rinse the dyed fabric under cold water in the sink. Once the water runs clear, the excess dye has been removed. 
13. Alternatively, if you still want the fabric to be a darker color after rinsing it, you can bring your coffee dye back to a boil and steep the fabric again. 
14. Beware, the coffee dye may stain your pot if you don't drain it and wash immediately after the dyeing process is finished.
15. Gently wash the fabric.
16. Wash the fabric infrequently and use a mild detergent such as Woolite to protect against fading. 

13. Get Rid of Foul Odors in Shoes 

Just put a few old coffee grounds into the shoes and allow them to work their magic. The unpleasant smell should leave right away. 

14. Polish Unfinished Wood Flooring  

Transform old unfinished wood with wet coffee grounds and steel wool. Here's how to do it:

What You Will Need:

• Steel wool 
• 1 tbsp. coffee grounds
• White vinegar
• A sealable container 

Directions: 

1. Place the steel wool and coffee grounds in the container, and fill it with the vinegar.
2. Allow it to sit for 24 hours. 
3. The vinegar should begin to dissolve the steel wool at this point.
4. The coffee grounds will give the stain a bit of a brownish color.
5. Take a plastic glove, and fish the steel wool out of the container.
6. Rub the steel wool all over the piece of wood, dipping it back into the container for more liquid as necessary.
7. Coffee grounds will be all over the floor but don't worry about the mess, you can just wipe it after it dries.
8. Allow the first coat to dry for about 1 hour and then do a second layer.

15. Cover Unwanted Scratches with Coffee Grounds

Use coffee grounds to cover up scratches or dark stains on wooden furniture. You can make a thick paste out of the coffee grounds and water and then rub the paste into the scratch. Your furniture should look brand new afterward.

16. Wash Your Hair with Coffee Grounds

You can add old coffee grounds to your shampoo or conditioner to get rid of oil and build-up. Beware that it turns light-colored hair darker. 

17. Create a Non-Toxic Playdough for Kids 

Here are the instructions for turning old coffee grounds into a mud-like, non-toxic Playdough for kids:
What You Will Need: 

• 2 cups of flour
• 1/2 cup of coffee grounds
• 1 tbsp of instant coffee (if it isn't dark enough)
• 1 cup of salt
• 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar 
• 1 cup of boiling water
• 2 tbsp of oil

Directions:

1. Add all the dry ingredients together, followed by 1 cup of boiling water, and stir.  
2. Allow the mixture to sit for a while so it thickens.
3. Stir some more, and presto, you now have a pleasant smelling, non-toxic Playdough substance.

18. They Can Be Used as a Fertilizer Mist for Your Garden 

Fill a spray bottle with half a cup of coffee grounds and warm water. Spray your flowers and plants with the mist to keep your garden chemical-free.  

19. Prevent Stray Cats from Entering Your Garden

Cats do not like the smell of coffee at all. Once they pick up the strong scent, they will leave the premises right away. You can sprinkle a few coffee grounds around your garden to keep cats from destroying your beautiful plants and flower beds.

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25 Uses for Olive Oil!

Olive oil is one of the most popular ingredients in the kitchen, but it can also be found in the medicine cabinet and even on a night stand. The fact that it is rich in vitamin E and essential antioxidants, makes it one of the most efficient measures to balance blood pressure levels and cholesterol, to prevent heart attacks, cancer and fight aging. And if you thought that's where its benefits end, you are sorely mistaken... Here are 25 more uses for this excellent material, the olive oil!

1. To prevent snoring - Swallow a spoon of olive oil before bed. 2. To reduce stretch marks - Massage olive oil on your skin. 3. To treat acne - prepare a mix made of 3 table spoons of olive oil with 4 table spoons of sea salt, and put on your face for 1-2 minutes. The mix will clean the pores and keep the moisture of your skin. Wash with hot water and soap. 4. To alleviate ear pain - Spill one drop of warm olive oil in your ear. 5. To reduce stomach ulcers and pain - Mix one table spoon of olive oil with a 3/4 cup of citrus juice or vinegar and drink. 6. Olive oil can serve as a substitute for shaving cream. 7. To strengthen your fingernails - Soak them in a bowl with olive oil. 8. To rehabilitate your skin - To treat dry skin of the hands, elbows and knees, warm a few table spoons of olive oil (until it's luke-warm) and smear on the relevant areas.  9. To treat colds - Warm a mixture of 1/3 cup of olive oil, 1/3 cup of sesame oil, 4 drops of thyme, 2 drops of rosemary oil and massage the warm mixture on the chest area. 10. To treat dandruff - Massage olive oil into your scalp and leave overnight. Wash your hair in the morning and wash with a regular shampoo. Try this treatment for a week. 11. To treat dry hair with split ends - Warm olive oil and smear on the scalp for 45 minutes. 12. To treat after hair coloring - Soak a soft cotton towel with olive oil and wipe the spotted skin, it may take some time but the color will come off the skin. 13. To prevent hair loss - Mix 2 eggs with 2 table spoons of olive oil. Smear on the scalp and hair for 40 minutes and then wash with cool or luke-warm water. It's recommended to repeat this 3 times a week.  14. To treat lice - Mix one table spoon of olive oil with 5 drops of the tea tree oil, and smear on the scalp for several minutes. Then comb your hair with a lice comb and wash with hot water. 15. Relieve toothache - Mix drops of clove oil with drops of olive oil, in about a ratio of 3:1, and use a cotton ball to put on the aching area. Not recommended for children and pregnant or breastfeeding women. 16. Remove Mascara - Drip a bit of olive oil on a cotton ball and wipe the makeup from your eyes. 17. Relieve Coughing - Swallow a spoon of olive oil mixed with a spoon of honey. Another option is to massage the upper back and chest with olive oil at body temperature. 18. Treating swollen / red gums - Wash your mouth with a mix of olive oil and water.  19. Prevent diaper rash - Mix 2 spoons of olive oil with a spoon of water and smear on the baby's rear. 20. To polish furniture - Mix olive oil and lemon juice at a ratio of 2:1. Use a gentle towel soaked in the mix to polish the furniture. 21.To maintain garden tools - Smear a bit of olive oil on garden tools to keep them from accumulating filth and corrosion.  22. To prevent squeaks - Smear some olive oil on screaming hinges to make them silet. 23. For digestive problems - Swallow a spoon of olive oil every morning on an empty stomach. Another option is to drink a glass of water with a spoon of olive oil and a spoon of lemon juice. 24. To maintain knives - After washing thoroughly with water and soap, wipe the blades well and then use a small amount of olive oil and gentle rub it on the blades with a towel. 25. Prevent wax from building up in the candlesticks - just drip a bit of olive oil and it won't stick.     THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES. PS- THOSE INTERESTED IN RECIPES ARE FREE TO VIEW MY BLOG- HTTP:GSEASYRECIPES.BLOGSPOT.COM/ FOR INFO ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENT, YOU CAN VIEW MY BLOG- HTTP://KNEE REPLACEMENT-STICK CLUB.BLOGSPOT.COM/ FOR CROCHET DESIGNS HTTP://MY CROCHET CREATIONS.BLOGSPOT.COM