Did you know that Coca-Cola can remove paint? Here are 12 surprising uses
Coca-Cola is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Unfortunately, while tasty and refreshing, it’s certainly not good for our health. Coca-Cola contains caffeine, is highly acidic, and is high in sugar: these characteristics make it useful for other purposes as well. Below, we list 12 alternative uses for Coca-Cola .
Clean the toilet . Oddly enough, the acids in Coca-Cola can remove toilet stains. Pour a little Coca-Cola down the toilet and wait about an hour, then flush: the stains will be completely gone.
Fertilizer . Some plants, like azaleas and gardenias, like a little acidity. Add a small amount of Coke to the potting soil to give it an acidic boost—the sugar in the Coke can help feed the microorganisms in the soil.
Loosen bolts and screws . Rust can make it difficult to remove bolts and screws. Try applying Coca-Cola to the rust: this will help remove it and make the job much easier.
Grease stains . Pour Coke into your laundry to remove grease stains. It can also be useful for removing grease stains from concrete.
Remove insects from the windshield . Put some Coke on the windshield, let it sit for a minute, then use a sponge to remove the insects. Rinse well.
Defrost the windshield . This drink can be useful even in winter. Pour it on the ice and wait a few seconds: this will melt it completely.
Insect bites . Pour a small amount of Coca-Cola on an insect or jellyfish sting: it will eliminate the pain in seconds.
Clean the grout . If stains have formed on the grout, pour a little Coca-Cola on it, wait a few minutes, then use a sponge to clean thoroughly.
Deodorant . You can use Coca-Cola to eliminate unpleasant odors on bathroom and kitchen surfaces. Rinse well after applying the drink.
Remove the paint . Soak a cloth in Coca-Cola and then apply it to the surface to soften the paint and make it easy to remove.
Headache . The caffeine in Coca-Cola can help relieve headaches. Don’t overdo it: too much can have the opposite effect.
Cooking . The acids in Coca-Cola can help cook meat. Pour it over a steak to test its usefulness.