Old clothes stored too long may develop a musty odor. When airing them out, spray with white liquor to eliminate this smell.
Pour the liquor into a bowl and light it. Dip your fingers in the alcohol to massage the injured area, promoting blood circulation and dispersing bruises. If concerned about heat, dip your fingers in water first before applying the alcohol.
Deodorizing Shoes
Shoes develop odors over time. Spray some white liquor inside, let it air dry before wearing, and it will effectively reduce odor while killing bacteria. Adding a splash of white liquor to your foot bath can also help alleviate foot odor.
Cleaning Clothes
To remove iodine or adhesive plaster stains from clothing, pour a small amount of white liquor onto the stain and rub it out.
Quick Thawing
Thawing fish or meat for cooking can be troublesome. Sprinkle low-proof liquor over the meat, return it to the refrigerator, and it will thaw in about 10 minutes.
Preventing Rice Weevils
Worried about pests in your rice bin? Simply place an open bottle of liquor inside.
Remember to leave the bottle uncapped, with its opening above the rice surface. The alcohol vapors released will deter weevil infestation.
Undercooked Rice
Undercooked rice is unappetizing and hard to salvage. Add a splash of white liquor to the rice.
Return it to low heat and simmer for about ten minutes. By then, the alcohol will have evaporated, the rice will be fully cooked, and there won't be any lingering alcohol taste.
Seasoning
If you accidentally add too much vinegar while cooking, a splash of white liquor can help. It will tone down the sourness.
When gutting fish and accidentally cutting the gallbladder, wipe it with liquor to eliminate the bitterness.
Deodorizing
When braising pork belly or lamb, adding a splash of white wine removes gamey or pungent odors and prevents the dish from feeling overly greasy.
After cooking, hands often retain lingering odors. Washing them with white wine quickly eliminates these smells.
Boosting Plant Growth
Many plants thrive with a touch of alcohol. Since white wine is grain-based, plants can absorb its trace minerals—but always use sparingly.
Promoting Flowering
Cymbidium orchid enthusiasts, take note: try watering your plants with white liquor. Apply it sparingly around the pot's edge, keeping it away from the roots.
Alcohol oxidizes into acetic acid and other compounds in the soil through microbial action. Since Cymbidium orchids thrive in acidic soil, this practice encourages more abundant blooming.