70% EtoH

[jim_reaper1066]

In the lab I always wipe down the benchtop with dH2O then 70% ethanol, This is enough to remove any bacteria from the benchtop but i was wondering if it would do the trick to sanitize a stirring rod or racking cane quickly. I usually use idophore but don't like having to prepare 1 L batches when i need to sanitize a spoon only once to mix up a must. Anyone else use 70% ethanol or isopropanol to clean small things?

 

[z987k]

I use it at times. I was given a little over a gallon of 99% food grade, watered it down to 70% and use it from time to time to sanitize things I don't want foamy.