DIGGERS™ Methylated Spirits (2024)

FAQs

What is diggers methylated spirits used for? ›

Diggers Methylated Spirits is a heavy-duty disinfectant and hard surface cleaner - glass, mirrors, showers, windows, tiles, fridges and other household appliances as well as floors. It does it all. It can also be used as a windscreen washer additive - and a paint, varnish or lacquer thinner.

When diluted with water (50:50 ratio) DIGGERS™ Methylated Spirits is both an effective and cost-friendly product for cleaning glass and mirrors without leaving streaks. A great little hack is to use it in a spray mop for easy window cleaning.

Because methylated spirits are so cheap, it did become the drink of choice for many poor and unhoused men in the East End in the 1960s. Bernard had a tough life, and although he had no family left in the area, he returned to Poplar when he had nowhere else to go.

Methylated spirits is safe to use on glass, sinks, chrome taps, ceramic, stone, marble and grout. (Do not use on painted or varnished surfaces).

Methylated spirits can be used as rubbing alcohol when diluted down to about 65-70%. The reason it needs to be diluted down to this is so it is not as harsh on the skin and so it evaporates off slower in order to kill the bacteria.

But isopropyl alcohol should not be confused with methylated spirits when it comes to cleaning as these two substances have very different chemical compositions. While isopropyl is pure alcohol with no additives, methylated spirits are ethyl alcohol mixed with other toxic substances like methanol.

Yes, methylated spirits can be used to clean windows. It is a strong solvent that can dissolve grease, grime, and dirt, making it an effective cleaner for many surfaces. However, it can also be harsh and leave streaks if not properly diluted or wiped off.

Cleaning showerscreen glass

To clean, apply a reputable, ammonia-free glass cleaner or methylated spirits to the glass. Wipe in a circular motion with a clean non-abrasive lint-free cloth. Polish the surface with a clean lint-free cloth.

The solvent is a mixture of water : methylated spirits : vinegar in the ratio 1:2:2 by volume. Different ratios can be used to change the results.

Methylated spirit is commonly known as denatured alcohol.

It is basically ethanol that has certain additives that make it poisonous, very smelly and dangerous to consume. These additions to the ethanol 'denature' it.

Why is Metho purple? ›

Quick Reference. A mixture consisting mainly of ethyl alcohol with methyl alcohol and petroleum hydrocarbons. The addition of pyridine gives it an objectionable smell, and the dye methyl violet is added to make it recognizable as unfit to drink.

Methylated spirits is not classified as acutely toxic, but ingestion of small quantities can cause serious health effects due to the high ethanol concentration.

Don't waste money on chemical glass cleaners, try this formula instead: 1/3 methylated spirits, a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and hot water. The methylated spirits helps reduce streaking and helps the glass to dry faster. When you are trying to clean glass in windows, you will want to work as quickly as you can.

Can I use methylated spirits on my skin and private parts? No, you cannot; regular contact with methylated spirits dries the skin, eventually causing irritation and further damage.

Mineral turpentine is considered to have more solvency than methylated spirits. This means that it has the greater ability to dissolve with other solvents. Turpentine is considered to be more dangerous than methylated spirits as it is highly flammable and can irritate the skin and eyes.

Methylated spirits are used as fuel for an alcohol burner and as a solvent in the chemical reactions, paints, and varnish industries. Denatured alcohol is also used to disinfectant, sterilize medical equipment, as a window cleaner, and there are many more uses.

Methylated spirit drinking gives rise to the symptoms of intoxication owing to the presence of approximately 90 per cent. of ordinary alcohol (crude rectified spirit) ; in addition, there are other symptoms caused by the wood naphtha and other additions.

Methylated spirit heals wounds faster

This is false. Although it is a good antiseptic, it can damage healthy tissues when used excessively or abused. Not all wounds require the use of spirit, only a health professional can deem a wound fit for the use of methylated spirit.

Methylated spirits is not classified as acutely toxic, but ingestion of small quantities can cause serious health effects due to the high ethanol concentration.