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Why is rubbing alcohol used to clean small cuts?

It can reduce microbes on skin.

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  1. It feeds bacteria
  2. It makes cuts colorful
  3. It can reduce microbes on skin ✔

Why: Alcohol can reduce microbial growth, which is why it is used for cleaning.

Huh, didn't know that: Alcohol can reduce microbial growth, which is why it is used for cleaning.

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Answer: It can reduce microbes on skin. Alcohol can reduce microbial growth, which is why it is used for cleaning.

  1. Scouting America: Chemistry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/chemistry
    Perform an experiment to demonstrate how rubbing alcohol affects microbial growth
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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