How to Use rubbing alcohol in a Sentence

rubbing alcohol

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  • Apply rubbing alcohol to the stained area and blot with a clean cloth to lift out the stain.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Just be careful not to spill any rubbing alcohol on the units, and dispose of the swabs in the trash.
    — Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Timiyah had poured rubbing alcohol on her arms, Owens said, and one of the others had lit the fire.
    — Allyson Chiu, The Seattle Times, 21 Aug. 2018
  • Use a clean rag and rubbing alcohol to wipe down both brake tracks of the disc rotor.
    — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 3 June 2020
  • To lessen a scratch, daub on a tiny amount of rubbing alcohol and buff gently.
    — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 20 June 2018
  • Just dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and lightly rub the stain to wipe away the marks.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Mealy bugs can be wiped off the leaves with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Keeping rubbing alcohol handy is a smart idea in the hot months.
    — John Gordon, Outdoor Life, 11 Feb. 2020
  • Then clean the area with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
    — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2019
  • Clean the bite area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
    — Julia Ries, Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Five ounces of rubbing alcohol will burn for 45 minutes to an hour in the six-pound fireplace.
    — Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Start with a gallon of hot water and half a cup or so of rubbing alcohol.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Simply drop a little rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth and rub over the stains.
    — Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2022
  • If the wax is down into the fibers, put rubbing alcohol on a clean, white cloth, and blot and press until the wax is removed.
    — Heloise, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2019
  • Be sure to clean your hands and the area around the bite with rubbing alcohol or soap and water afterward.
    — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2018
  • Clean around the faucet holes and old drain with rubbing alcohol or all-purpose cleaner and wipe with a rag.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 17 June 2021
  • Skip the use of any harsh, drying agents like rubbing alcohol.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 1 Mar. 2019
  • Instead, the best method to kill it is to use either salt or rubbing alcohol.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 17 May 2022
  • Use a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol to rub them off one by one.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 10 May 2023
  • Add a small amount of rubbing alcohol (about three tiny splashes, or more depending on the size of the stain).
    — Natalie Schumann, Country Living, 13 Dec. 2019
  • Just mix two-third parts of rubbing alcohol with one-third part of water.
    — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 8 Jan. 2020
  • Here’s a smart idea from Cash4Toners.com: Soak a piece of paper with rubbing alcohol (leaving the edges dry) and run that through the printer’s roller.
    — USA TODAY, 6 May 2021
  • For plants that have large leaves, many people prefer to use cotton swabs dipped in rubbing alcohol to rub the adults off and kill the nymphs.
    — Neil Sperry Down To Earth, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Stick this mini fire pit on a flat surface, coat it with a thin layer of rubbing alcohol and then soak up the warmth.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2022
  • Saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and swipe it up and down the plates.
    — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2020
  • How about a quick swipe of either rubbing alcohol or witch hazel on a cotton pad?
    — Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Dab away the oily residue using a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Add a dab of rubbing alcohol to a cotton ball and rub over turmeric stains, then wash hands with warm water and soap.
    — Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2021
  • Flush the tick down the toilet, and using rubbing alcohol or soap and water, clean the affected area and your hands.
    — Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024
  • Dabbing a few drops of rubbing alcohol or white vinegar inside each ear can help dry them faster.
    — Cathie Ericson, Health, 23 May 2024

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