As a stockpile essential, alcohol can prove useful for everything from health and hygiene to warmth and defense. As with any survival item, it's necessary to know how to capitalize on its benefits prior to disaster striking. Otherwise, it's useless. This additional disaster prep can mean the difference between life and death for you and your loved ones. You'll never regret spending the time to become more informed about disaster relief and survival prepping. Here are just some of the reasons to stock up on alcohol:

1. Fire-starter

Simply soaking a piece of cloth in alcohol and then lighting it up with a match or lighter will get a fire started quickly.

2. Wound disinfectant

When you sustain an open wound, it’s essential to clean it with a disinfectant before bandaging in order to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria.

3. Surface disinfectant

This would come in handy for disinfecting knife blades, thermometers, medical equipment and cooking utensils.

4. Bartering commodity

In the event of an economic collapse where paper money becomes worthless, the new currency will be necessities.

5. Bug repellent

In any kind of a long-term disaster, sanitation standards are going to plummet, and diseases can spread quickly via mosquitoes, flies or other pests. Blend alcohol together with olive oil and then apply it directly to your skin.

6. Mouthwash

Sip some alcohol into your mouth and then swish it around for about a minute.

7. Firearm cleaner

Simply clean your gun like you would with cleaning oils, and then rub it down with a rag.

Have you found alcohol to be useful in critical situations? Are there are other benefits it can offer for survival?

Article Source: Off The Grid News