Will Vodka Kill Bacteria? The Truth About Alcohol as a Disinfectant
You’re probably reading this because you’ve either run out of hand sanitizer, are wondering if that bottle of Absolut can clean a cut, or are just curious about vodka’s legendary ‘purifying’ power. Let’s get straight to it: standard drinking vodka (typically 40% ABV or 80 proof) is largely ineffective at killing harmful bacteria for disinfection […]