Depending whom you ask, vodka is either something close to God’s gift to humanity, or is the second-greatest trick the devil ever pulled. However, I think we can now put vodka firmly in the win column with an article on MSN Green regaling us with ways vodka can replace common household chemicals.

As we’re all pretty well aware by this point, household cleaners contain a lot of pretty nasty chemicals that sometimes can catch rivers on fire, so if we can find a replacement that is both safe and makes singing “Living On a Prayer” at the top of your lungs to no one in particular a good idea, then I think we’re on to something.

Among other things, vodka can freshen your laundry, clean your bathroom, or ease a toothache. Amazing, but apparently true. It’s also true that the Kirkland Signature vodka at Costco is literally the same as Grey Goose. So, vodka can also help you stick it to the French. America!

takepart and learn how else you can replace chemicals in your home with vodka. Again, another aside, but one way you CAN’T use vodka is in a martini. It’s made with gin. Never vodka, no matter what James Bond says.

Now if only we could find a way for Johnnie Walker to do laundry…