Isopropyl alcohol (IPA; aka 2-propanol, but never “isopropanol”) is a common solvent, reagent, and disinfectant. It is flammable, with a characteristic odor that is similar to ethanol’s, but more ...

Rubbing alcohol is a great multi-purpose item to keep in the home. Its most natural use is cleaning and disinfecting minor cuts, but it can also be a powerful way to clean and sterilize surfaces ...

Don't worry about it.<P>70% alcohol is 30% water. It'll evaporate, and most likely won't harm the carpet. I wouldn't go throwing matches on it, but I wouldn't do that to dry carpet either. <P>I think ...