Top 16 Uses For Coca Cola You Probably Didn't Know
16.
Reduce bug itching- Summer time means bugs come out to play.
While you can try to avoid these pesky bugs, you can’t always help it!
The good part is if you have a can of Coke lying around then you can use it as a quick
remedy to provide immediate relief from itching caused by a mosquito bite.
The drink works by liquidating the insect saliva that activates the allergic reaction.
Besides, the acidity in the beverage also helps in eradicating the venom left on your
skin, when you’re poked by a wasp or a bee.
By pouring Coca-Cola on the affected area, it helps to ease the pain caused by bites.
15.
Cure your hiccups- Getting the hiccups is quite annoying.
Most people will just wait patiently until their hiccups have gone away but sometimes
holding your breath or getting scared won’t immediately stop your hiccups.
But next time you find yourself hiccuping, chill some Coca Cola and then take a big gulp.
But don’t actually drink it!
Just gargle it for a few seconds.
It might leave a tingly feeling in your mouth, but it might help cure your hiccups after
a few tries!
14.
Eliminating greasy clothing stains- If you accidentally spill soda on your clothes, you’re
probably thinking it’s going to stain permanently.
But don’t worry, coke works in the most mysterious ways and can even help you vanish
the stains on your shirt.
Yes, it does sound skeptical but pouring a little bit on the beverage can help you lift
those tricky grease stains.
All you have to do is treat the spot with some coke for a few minutes before throwing
it in the washing machine.
Then pour the rest of the can into the washing machine when you do the laundry.
Then watch the magic happen!
Not only will the stain be absent, but the drink also removes foul odors from your clothes
in the wash too!
13.
Cleaning toilet bowl- Admit it, cleaning the toilet stinks!
Pun intended but now you can clean your toilet bowl without the hassle!
And if you have a can of coke in the fridge then you’re ready to go.
All you have to do is just pour a can of coke in the toilet and leave from anywhere for
20 minutes to an hour depending on your preference.
The acidic content of the beverage will loosen up any rings or stains left on the bowl, eliminating
the need to clean with a toilet wand saving you time.
Now afterward all you have to do is only flush, and you’re down!
The outcome?
A shiny and clean toilet bowl.
Not only is is it easy, but it’s cheap and efficient too.
12.
Plant Fertilizer- While sugary Coca Cola probably isn’t the most popular choice to use as
a fertilizer, it can help if you are out actual fertilizer.
For example, certain flowers like gardenias grow best when the soil around them has a
high acidic content in the ground.
Just pour a can of the soda around the base of the flowers to increase the acidity of
the soil.
The sugar content in the drink will also feed the tiny microorganisms living in the soil
improving the organic properties.
Bear in mind, that using coke as a fertilizer doesn’t work for all plants or flowers so
use this method sparingly, as you get to know the best fertilizers for your garden.
11.
Gum remover- If you’ve ever gotten chewing gum stuck in your hair, then you know how
much trouble it can be to remove it.
While you might think chopping it off can be the last resort, there’s another method
to remove it, saving you your long locks.
Take a can of the soda and pour it into a glass, then take the piece of hair with the
gum in it and let it soak.
Leave it soaking for a few minutes, and the gum should slide off.
This method gets the gum out of hair with minimal hair loss.
Afterward, you can shampoo and condition your hair like normal to soften the hair from the
gum and the acidity from the soda.
10.
Remove marker stains- If you have little kids running around the house, then you know how
creative they can get with a marker and wall.
As much as you love seeing their drawings to come to life, removing marker stains can
be a huge pain to remove.
Walls can always be painted on for a fast fix, but that method takes some work and a
lot of time to get an even coat.
Next time you want to vanish that marker stain, try dabbing the markers drawings with some
coke.
Lift it off with a clean rag and blot.
While it may take some patience and a little bit of effort to completely remove the stain,
his method should help get the worst of the stain.
9.
Defrost your car window- The worst part about winter is getting all that packed on snow
that piles up on your windshield.
Removing it can take some time and work, but if you have a can of coke in the refrigerator,
you can use it to melt away all that snow.
Just pour the drink and let it settle on your car windshield for a few minutes and watch
the ice disappear on its own.
Not only is this a fast and neat little trick, but it saves the hassle of manually cleaning
your windows yourself.
So next time you find yourself with some snow on your windshield, just pour some coke on
it and let it do the work for you.
8.
Insecticide- If you’re worried about those troublesome fruit flies buzzing around your
home, a little bit of Coca Cola can help you.
If you have a two-liter bottle lying around, leave a little bit of coke in there for this
easy trick.
Create a small hole at the top of the bottle or wherever the flies are buzzing around.
The flies will enter the bottle in an attempt to try and drink the sugary beverage.
But once they find themselves into the bottle, they will not be able to find their way out.
Once all the flies are trapped inside, you can dispose of the bottle.
When using this method, it’s important to remember to use regular Coca Cola because
Diet Coke doesn’t contain enough sugar content to attract the fruit flies.
7.
Vintage Cola- If you want to spruce up some photos in your scrapbook and give them a unique
vintage look, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars getting them done in a professional
photography store.
Instead, grab a can of coke and have some fun with it.
All you need to do is take some of the soda and pour some in a bowl.
Then take the picture and place it in the bowl and let it sit for a second.
If this method is too wet and messy for you, there’s a simpler way.
Pour the soda contents in a spray bottle and lightly spray the picture until you’re happy
with the results.
Then take it out and hang out it to dry.
Just handle the film with care, so it doesn’t fold or roll over.
When you’re finished, you’ll end up with a vintage looking picture!
6.
Coin and jewelry cleaner- If you have some collectible coins in your collection that
needs some sparkle and shine, you can make them look brand new again with some soda!
Just take a couple of coins like pennies, quarters or dimes and drop them into a cup
of Coca Cola.
For the best results, you can leave them overnight, especially if the coins have rust on them.
Using a quick rinse of water and some paper towel to dry them up, you can also use an
old toothbrush to wipe away any stubborn grime.
But afterward, you should up have coins that look spotless and shiny.
You can also use coke to clean jewelry as well.
Simply dip in your ring or earrings in the drink for a few minutes and rinse off with
some water to remove the stickiness from the soda.
You should end up some jewelry that looks bright and polished.
5.
Grout remover- Ditch those harsh chemicals and trade in your cleaning products for Coca
Cola?
Yep, you heard me right!
If you have dingy or dirty grout in your home, pour a little bit of the soda onto the area
and let it for a couple of minutes then wipe it clean.
For tougher stains, you can use a toothbrush to rub the grout before drying the area.
When you’re done, you can use soap and water to wash away the stickiness of the coke.
This is a quick method to use at home or for in the bathroom.
4.
De-blacken pans- Now you already know that the soda’s content acidity is high enough
to tackle grease stains and remove grout, but did you know it’s also a good cleaning
solution to lift burnt on blackening spot on your cooking pans too?
Next time you have baked on grease stains, don’t throw your pots or pans away.
Pour some of the soda in the pan and place it on the stove and heat it up.
After about thirty minutes, remove it from the burner and let it cool.
Using a rough padded sponge, brush away any excess grime, and it should come off in an
instant.
You can also use this method when you bake but instead of heating up the pot, just heat
up the coke instead.
Once the coke is boiling, pour it into the baking pan and let it sit.
After it cools, use a sponge to wipe it down and clean it with water and dish soap.
3.
Kill mice- If you have a rat or mice problem in your home, you can use soda to your advantage
to help extinguish them.
Just take some drink and pour some in a small dish where the rodents are entering your home.
The mice or rats will drink the soda, and because they lack the ability to burp, this
will cause them to bloat and perish from the expanding gasses.
Now squirrels and other rodents might be able to smell the soda as well, and it may attract
ants too so just keep an eye out.
2.
Strip paint- For anyone who had the painful task of removing paint will tell you that
the overpowering chemicals available at your local hardware store are expensive and have
a peculiar pungent smell.
Luckily, Coca Cola can be used as a substitute to remove paint which eliminates breathing
in those synthetic chemicals, and it’s kid friendly too.
All you need to do is soak a towel in the soda and then lay out that towel on the area
that you wish to remove the pain.
Allow the drink to penetrate the paint and rub it in.
Then rinse it well.
This natural alternative allows works great when finger paints get out of hand, and you
find paint on clothing and fabric too.
1.
Moisturize your skin- Many doctors might advise against drinking soft drinks on a daily basis
but using Coca Cola on your skin might actually surprise you.
The substance on your skin can leave it feeling smooth and silky.
Mix a tablespoon of soda and a moisturizer of your choice and gently rub it on your skin.