Alcohol, which is why it is used in hand sanitizers.
Hydrogen peroxide 3% is a much better disinfectant. Hydrogen peroxide may be used in the oral cavity for disinfection. Isopropyl alcohol, also known as Rubbing Alcohol is only used on surface skin and not on mucosa. It dries quickly by evaporation, hence it does not have too much contact time to completely disinfect. Hydorgen peroxide's foaming action ensures full coverage of an area, with extended disinfecting action.
peroxide is better
Ethyl alcohol, yes, because it's an anti septic. Hydrogen peroxide would probably be a better choice.
If you are allergic to iodine you can use hydrogen peroxide, hurts less than rubbing alcohol. If those bother you then use an antibacterial soap, however hydrogen peroxide is better.
Here are some cleaning products you can use safely: Rubbing alcohol for cleaning surfaces, wipe full strength not around food though, vinegar cleans surfaces and you can do laundry with it one to two cups per load, first aid hydrogen peroxide 3 % is safe for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces. All three have been used for many, many years. They do the job as well if not better than some strong smelling products that cost a fortune.
No, it is not dangerous. Placing rubbing alcohol inside the ear has been a tested remedy for removing water in the ear after swimming. Hydrogen peroxide works better at cleaning out the ear.
Vodka should make a good disinfectant, and the higher the proof the better. This is similar to using rubbing alcohol to disinfect wounds. Be aware, however, that alcohol dries out the skin more than peroxide and can irritate wounds. Also, use plain vodka - save the flavored ones for drinking.
No! It is best to use peroxide on a wound and better yet see your vet! It's possible a wound could get infected.
70% alcohol signifies the amount the alcohol present in 100 ml of the solution. Considering the solvent to be water, 70% alcohol contains 70ml alcohol and 30ml water. Thus, the total comes out to 70 + 30 = 100ml. That's what the "%" signifies - (out of 100!)
Highlights are better,they look neater.
Never use alcohol or peroxide like previously suggested here! Seek the advise of a professional piercer or go to your doctor immediately if you have reason to believe it is infected. I have been working as a piercer for better than 10 years and I have never suggested alcohol, peroxide, or any other astringent or antiseptic (those items are meant for immediate first aid only.
Since sound reflects off of soft surfaces better, it can reflect off of metal, walls, wood, paper, and a bunch of more soft surfaces.