What is cleaning alcohol used for? Applications and benefits
Cleaning alcohol has a wide range of applications and benefits for cleaning and disinfecting. We are going to describe some of the most common uses of isopropyl alcohol:
- Disinfecting surfaces: it is effective for disinfecting countertops, tables, equipment and door handles. Because of its antibacterial properties it is a good disinfectant. Disinfectants must be rinsed off with water afterwards.
- Cleaning electronic equipment: it is particularly useful for cleaning and disinfecting equipment such as screens, mobile phones, keyboards and other devices. It is safe to use on this type of equipment because of its fast evaporation and low electrical conductivity.
- Removing stains and remains: it is also effective to clean off ink stains, grease, oil, adhesives and other remains that are hard to clean off surfaces. Its solvent action helps to get rid of those stains and remains.
- Glass cleaning: it is widely used to clean and disinfect glass and mirrors. Since it evaporates quickly it doesn’t leave any marks behind.
Difference between methyl alcohol and cleaning alcohol: Which to use?
Methyl alcohol is a highly inflammable liquid with 95-99% hydrocarbon content, which contains methanol, a highly toxic substance. It is mainly used as fuel for lighters.
Cleaning alcohol, unlike the former, is an organic solvent that is used to clean surfaces and equipment. It contains 99% alcohol.
Both types of alcohol are dangerous if they are not handled properly, since they can be explosive and/or oxidative. Highlight.
How to clean effectively with cleaning alcohol: Practical guide
- When using this product for cleaning and disinfecting the home, we recommend preparing a solution with 70% alcohol and 30% water.
- Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and apply it to a dry cloth to wipe down the surfaces you want to clean.
- Leave it to work for a few seconds after applying it to be more effective. Remember that disinfectants must be rinsed off with water afterwards.
- When cleaning electronic devices, make sure they are switched off and disconnected from the power supply before you start cleaning, and never apply the product directly to them. You should always moisten, not soak, a cloth for this purpose.
