"Using vodka to deodorize clothes is a brilliant backstage trick. The alcohol acts as a natural disinfectant, killing the bacteria that cause odors. As the vodka evaporates, it pulls the stale smells out of the fabric with it—leaving no scent of alcohol behind"
I didn't know this until I read about the Pacific Northwest Ballet costume shop blowing through gallons of vodka in "Nutcracker" season.
