I agree that Hydrolyte has many great uses around the home ... I regularly spray throughout my home, including frequently touched surfaces such as handrails, light switches, doorknobs etc. I like the fresh smell it has. And it works good to fight odors, such as you have mentioned in sport shoes. I found it also can be effective to spritz around a bathroom, instead of Glade for example. I have no idea what you mean with your item #8 about “dropping solids out of liquids”??