Coca-Cola (or Coke) is the most recognized
brand in the world. The dark, carbonated, sugary beverage has become the
most widely consumed drink in the world since WWII. There are many
studies and documentaries showing the ill effects of Coke on the human
body, but this addictive drink has other, more beneficial uses that the
Coca-Cola Company may not want you to know:
1. Remove stains from china
Soak stained china in Coke for a few hours, and it will remove all the stains.
2. Remove marker stains from a carpet
Pour Coke on the marker stain, and then scrub it with a soapy solution for a quick and easy cleanup.
Pour enough Coke to cover the burnt residue
in the pot/pan and let it soak overnight. You’ll be amazed how easily
the gunk comes off in the morning.
4. Get rid of grease stains your detergent can’t handle
Pour some Coke into the washing machine with your greasy clothes and see
the magic - the acidic liquid will make sure your clothes come out
cleaner than even your detergent can provide.
Did you accidentally botch up your hair
dye? Just soak your hair in Diet Coke for 15 minutes and watch the dye
fade away.
6. Strip paint from metallic surfaces
Soak a towel with Coke and leave it on the painted metallic surface for
several hours. When you remove the towel – the paint will come off with
it.
If your car battery’s terminals are covered
in corrosion, pour Coke on it and watch how the corrosion melts away.
8. Effective slug pesticide
If your garden is experiencing a slug infestation, pour Coke into a bowl
and leave it outside overnight. The sugar will draw them in, and the
acidity will kill them.
Pour Coke on gritty tiles and let it sit
for a few minutes. The grout should be easily removed now, leaving you
with clean tiles.
10. Clean your toilet
Pour a can of Coke into your toilet and leave it overnight. The acidity
in the Coke will strip off any nasty residue that has accumulated in the
bowl.
11. Make old coins shine again
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Soak dirty coins in Coke for a few hours and then rinse them – they’ll look like they were minted yesterday.
12. Coke + aluminum foil = clean chrome
Pour Coke on dirty chrome surfaces, and then wipe away with aluminum foil. The chrome will look shiny and new again.
Pour a can into a bowl and leave it outside
for an hour before you entertain. When your party arrives, move the
bowl away and enjoy an insect-free environment. The bugs will be too
busy with the Coke to harass your friends.
14. Remove blood stains from clothes
Soak the bloody part in Coke for an hour, and then wash it away. (Repeat
if necessary)
If your car leaves oil stains on the garage
floor, get it fixed. Afterwards, pour some Coke on the stains and let
it soak for a few hours, then rinse it off with some water.
16. Get rid of gum stuck in your hair
Soak the gum in Coke for 15 minutes and simply wipe it away.