Granny knows best 3 USES FOR ALCOHOL

Put your favourite tipple to work!

CLEAN WINDOWS AND GLASS

To achieve streak-free surfaces, mix together vodka and water in equal measures in a spray bottle and douse surfaces. Take a handful of scrunched-up newspaper and, in circular motions, work in the mixture to get rid of marks without any unsightly smears.

POLISH JEWELLERY

Are your jewels looking a bit dull? Make sure they sparkle this season by soaking them in gin. Pour the liquid into a small bowl and leave your gems in the solution for about five minutes. Take a soft bristle brush and gently clean the surface, then rinse in cold water.

DEODORISE SURFACES

With all the Christmas dinner preparations, your chopping board and worktops can get a bit whiffy. eradicate smells like raw onion and garlic by wiping them down with whisky. It’s also a good mouthwash to get rid of dreaded garlic breath!