If I gargle alcohol (brandy, vodka, tequila...)...will it kill the bacterias causing my sore throat?

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suzy	a spoon full of honey honey its antibac qualities will kill germs and it will also sooooooth your pain Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lynno	hello,try salt water its a miracle,half a teaspoon of salt into boiling water,let it cool down, then gargle a few times, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dodilouque	Listerine!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

laplandfan	well it might do. When my wisdom tooth plays up i gargle with whiskey and in numbs the pain!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hirada_kenshin	Try warm saltwater. It's only for temporary relief, but it helped me when I had oral ulcers due to stress. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

the bad seed	just do shots that way you get them all Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

-bls	My grandparents did that. warm salt water works better if it is not strep throat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

10pts	it will work the alcohol will kill bacteria, vodka would be best, less sugars Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Wise One	A real man would swallow! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

flashpoint145	Hey Alcohol used in drinks is actually Ethyl Alcohol, safe for food. Not the same kind of alcohol the doctors use to clean the skin before giving a shot or the alcohol in hand sanatizer. Ethyl Alcohol is the only alcohol 'safe' to bring in your body. I would actually try something else like some soup or a home remedy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Canadian	Probably, but not as well as an Antibacterial gargle that you can get at the drugstore. Plus, do you really want to spit it down the sink? What a waste!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

roosmom	I don't know if gargling with will make you feel better,but if you swallow it ,it will definitely help you forget about it!! Just kidding with ya!.Why don't you try gargling with some warm salt water instead.It works pretty good, you won't get drunk,and it's a lot cheaper too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jhvnmt	probably killing any good bacteria too which in turn cannot kill off future bad bacteria. starting a vicious cycle. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

christine s	I'd just drink it mate. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JoJo	It might, providing you swallow it after gargeling, you may just not notice it ...............give it a try. If you have a sore throat, why not enjoy it???? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

glgl	Sea-salt is best. Dissolve a couple of teaspoons in a cup of water which has been boiled a couple of times. the alcohol we get is not what they use for killing bacteria, I think that might be surgical bacteria. I think alcohol might only numb ur throat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kings Child	Try to gargle with apple cider Vinegar, and/or just drink a straight tablespoonful. Kills bacteria and is healthy for you. I'd suggest eating something before swallowing it tho. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Yafooey!	Are you in need of alcohol rehab? There are simpler ways to cure a sore throat without booze. I am sure you know that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gg	Chances are, your sore throat is caused by the nasal mucus running from your nose down the back of your throat, which means that the culprit probably resides in your nose or sinuses. Best to gargle salt water...it breaks up the mucus a little and soothes your sore throat. Also, take Tylenol if you aren't allergic to it to remove pain. Take mucinex with a lot of water. This also thins your sinus drainage. Eat chicken noodle soup as well. This doesn't scratch your esophagus, and the warm salty broth will make you feel better. Alcohol is usually consumed during a cold to help a person sleep. Nothing more. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DB	tell you what mate try Aspirin gargle, half drink then half gargle it'll work. Alcohol wont do much, a Mouthwash would act the same as alcohol. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Amshaegar	not as well as Mouthwash, but sorta yeah! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Iain B	Get a bottle of whisky and a boot. Put the boot at the bottom of your bed. Get into bed and drink the whisky until you see two boots. When you waken up your sore throat will be better. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

grasshopper	it will work as good as Mouthwash. but the bacteria causing a sore throat isn't only on the inside of your throat and mouth. it's in your system if you already showing symptoms. Gargling liquor might make you drunk, but if curing sore throats and colds were that easy why would there be a multi-billion dollar cold medicine market Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ben	I dont think so I think it would burn very much Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

markos m	An old practical way to ease a sore throat, is to squeeze a lemon and add very little water to the lemon juice, and gargle with it three to four times a day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Michael F	It probs won't kill all, but after a few you'll not feel your throat Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MagicGee24	No it will not kill all the bacteria in your mouth but if you drink enough of one then you should feel pretty good. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lisa A	Gargle Listerine instead. Gargling brandy, vodka, or tequila will kill bacteria. And then it will promote bacterial growth, because it has sugar in it! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

FaZizzle	It will, and it's a great way to avoid using Listerine. Listerine is my gargle of choice, mainly because it kills bacteria AND and leaves a fresher breath in your mouth. Also, it won't kill what's hurting you. It will help numb your throat. If it keeps on persisting, see a doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lynn18050	I think if you gargle salt it would be better, then DRINK the brandy , vodka and tequila, why waste good booze? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shelley s	yes it does! IVE JUST GOT OVER A VIRUS! AND IGARGLED BRANDY! IT BURNS LIKE HELL AND STINGS A LITTLE BUT IT REALLY DOES WORK!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No