Did you know that rubbing alcohol is actually a great deodorizer? Sure it smells pretty strong itself at first, but as soon as it evaporates, the alcohol smell disappears along with whatever unpleasant smell you are trying to eliminate (via Medical News Daily). You can wipe alcohol directly onto your underarms to eliminate odor-causing bacteria (although you might not want to do this immediately after shaving as it can sting). You can also use it to deodorize fabrics, soft furniture, carpets, and even shoes! Simply put the alcohol into a spray bottle, mist over the offending area (or inside of the shoes) and wait for it to dry. Once dry, both the alcohol and the smell should be gone without a trace.
And another way to use rubbing alcohol is to safely remove pine sap from your car's windshield or paint job (via Your Mechanic). When sap drips onto your car, you might tempted to try scrubbing it off or using a harsh cleaner, but this can damage the finish on your car (and doesn't always make much of a dent in the super-sticky sap). Instead, soak a soft rag with alcohol and let it sit on the sap for a minute or so until the sap starts to break down, then rub the alcohol over the area until the sap is fully removed. Rinse well and dry to make sure no alcohol is left behind to damage the paint.
