How to Use rubbing alcohol in a Sentence

rubbing alcohol

noun

• Use a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol to rub them off one by one.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 28 Feb. 2021
• Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.
  — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
• Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.
  — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
• But does rubbing alcohol kill bed bugs?
  — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
• Keeping rubbing alcohol handy is a smart idea in the hot months.
  — John Gordon, Outdoor Life, 11 Feb. 2020
• Have a bottle of rubbing alcohol in your first aid kit?
  — Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
• Have a bottle of rubbing alcohol in your first aid kit?
  — Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
• Use a clean rag and rubbing alcohol to wipe down both brake tracks of the disc rotor.
  — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 3 June 2020
• Mealy bugs can be wiped off the leaves with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
  — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2022
• To lessen a scratch, daub on a tiny amount of rubbing alcohol and buff gently.
  — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 20 June 2018
• Just mix two-third parts of rubbing alcohol with one-third part of water.
  — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 8 Jan. 2020
• If the stain is still there, use a sponge and rubbing alcohol and dab at the garment.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
• 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
• If the stain is still there, use a sponge and rubbing alcohol and dab at the garment.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
• Skip the use of any harsh, drying agents like rubbing alcohol.
  — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 1 Mar. 2019
• Start with a gallon of hot water and half a cup or so of rubbing alcohol.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Nov. 2020
• Wipe the blades with rubbing alcohol.
  — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
• How about a quick swipe of either rubbing alcohol or witch hazel on a cotton pad?
  — Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2019
• Simply drop a little rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth and rub over the stains.
  — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
• Simply drop a little rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth and rub over the stains.
  — Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2022
• Instead, the best method to kill it is to use either salt or rubbing alcohol.
  — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 17 May 2022
• 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
• To do so, dip a clean cloth in rubbing alcohol and rub the surface to remove any buildup.
  — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
• Wipe it down with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol to kill any insects and to remove sap.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
• Dab away the oily residue using a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2021
• Remove pests with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, and treat with neem oil.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
• One easy way is to carry a small spray bottle full of rubbing alcohol to spray your pruners and saw.
  — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
• Wet the stained area with water, dab it with rubbing alcohol, and blot the carpet.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
• Dampen a microfiber cloth with rubbing alcohol and wipe away the sap.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
• 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