Coca-Cola is the number one most consumed soft drink across the globe! Your mother might have forbidden you from consuming the almost-black syrup, but that doesn’t mean you never drank any. But aside from belting up bottles of this bubbly beverage, we actually have a whole bunch of other uses for it. You aren’t sure what we’re talking about? Take a look at our list.
Cleaning Glasses
We’re talking about the kind that you wear on your face. Sure, you’ve probably heard of “beer goggles”, but just know that this has nothing to do with that. If your glasses just aren’t getting clear, get a little bit of Coca-Cola and gently wipe the lenses. Make sure to dry them well afterwards, unless you want a sticky nose!
Cleaning-Glasses
Tenderizing Steak
It’s no surprise that Coca-Cola has the power to take down even the most muscular of bulls! Well, once it has been turned into a steak ready to be cooked. Take your steak and put in in a plastic freezer bag. Next, pour a can of Coke into the bag and let it sit like that for a couple of hours. Your meat will be softer than newborn marshmallow.
Tenderizing-Steak
Removing Charred Food From Pots
Listen, it happens to the best of cooks, and I’m sure you’re one of those great cooks too. Occasionally food gets burned or charred at the bottom of our pots and pans. The 16 years that follow that awful event are usually spent with endless scrubbing and unsuccessful attempts to peel off the mess. our suggestion? Simply our Coke into the pot and let it sit for a few hours. You’ll love the result!
Removing-Marker-Stains-From-Carpets
Removing Tough Stains
We’ve all experienced those stains that ‘just won’t go’ like a mother-in-law visiting over a long weekend. There’s a unique hack that you should definitely give a try. You pour just a little bit of Coca-Cola along with your detergent and start the load. Coke has phosphoric acid which easily removes grease and stains.
Removing Tough Stains
Loosening Rusty Nuts And Bolts
Did you know that Coca-Cola can swoop into rescue a stubborn nut and bolt situation? When these things are left out to fight the elements, the elements usually win! But nobody mentioned that the Kryptonite to rust is trusty Coca-Cola. All you need to do is pour some onto the rusty bits, watch the magic bubble, and then wipe away all the bad stuff.
Loosening-Rusty-Nuts-And-Bolts
Scrubbing Shower Stains
I know a shower is “supposed to be” the spot where you get yourself really clean, but all that leftover moisture doesn’t do great things for a bathroom. Even though there are hundreds of products out there, Coca-Cola seems to have the best solution. I tend to use a toothbrush and a glass of this black magic to easily scrub off those grimy stains.
Scrubbing-Shower-Stains
Feeding Your Plants
Plants always need some tender loving care. Some need more sun and water than others, but they all need to be taken care of… well maybe with the exception of cacti (seriously, what’s the deal with them?!). Try pouring a little bit of Coca-Cola into the soil of your plant and watch it benefit big time!
Feeding Your Plants
Deodorizing Skunk Stink
I really hope you never have to ever do this to yourself, but if you do then know that there’s a quick hack available. If a skunk sprays its awful stench over your body, you should grab a a 4-pack of two-liter bottles and pour them into a bucket. Go to your shower and wash yourself thoroughly with the fizzy drink. Don’t forget to rinse yourself afterwards!
Deodorizing-Skunk-Stink
Fighting Nausea
If you love to drink Coca-Cola, then you probably wouldn’t dream of consuming it when it’s not fizzy. However, if you’re suffering from nausea, you should try drinking some flat Coke – meaning it isn’t carbonated. It might not sound so appealing now, but when you feel like you’re about to see your lunch for the second time, you’ll jump at the opportunity.
Fighting Nausea
Defrosting Your Icy Windshield
I don’t know about you, but when I head to my car on a winter morning, I don’t think to take a glass of Coca-Cola with me. But the fact is that your windshield is a tough thing to clear of frost, and this drink can actually help clear it up. You’ll just need to pour it over the ice, and then wipe away the frost with ease.
Defrosting Your Icy Windshield
Relieving Jellyfish Stings
Getting stung by a jellyfish is a controversial subject. “Should I pee on you?” Um, let’s opt for ‘no’ and see what other options are available. What about lightly pouring Coca-Cola over the stings? Lots of people believe that this is a better alternative to vinegar, fresh water, and definitely to pee… ewww!
Relieving-Jellyfish-Stings
Removing Gum From Hair
It might seem crazy to even think about putting a glass of Coca-Cola near your hair, but when you’re desperate you’ll do pretty much anything! Instead of trying the gross peanut butter trick, try this one. Pour some (very) fizzy Coke onto the gum and the bubbles will make it easy to remove.
Removing Gum From Hair
Cleaning Coins
Collecting coins is a really fun hobby. The problem with coins, especially old ones, is that they tend to get tarnished with time. If you soak them in a cup of Coke, you’ll be able to see the dirt fizzle away, making them look like new. Don’t be surprised if an appraiser doesn’t believe they’re authentic!
Cleaning-Coins
Removing Marker Stains From Carpets
Kids have an inexplicable tendency of drawing and coloring everywhere but on the paper we provide for them. Soap and water doesn’t seem to get those colorful marks out of carpets, but Coca-Cola sure does. Use a few drops of Coke, a rag or toothbrush and then scrub away. You should use water and soap afterwards to prevent it from becoming sticky.
Removing Marker Stains From Carpets
Cleaning Your Toilet
It might seem like a good waste to pour your Coke down the toilet, but trust me on this one if you’re looking to get rid of nasty stains. Take the Coca-Cola and pour enough of it into the bowl so that it covers wherever you have stains. Leaving it for a couple of hours will allow the acid to break down the marks. Maybe pee before you start this.
Cleaning-Your-Toilet
Curing Headaches
This one really shouldn’t surprise you, and the reason is pretty cool actually. Coca Cola was originally created as a cure for headaches and other ailments. Having said this, it’s important to point out that drinking too much Coke can actually do some harm. Studies found that people who consumed large quantities of Coke and then stopped ingesting it, started to get headaches.
Curing Headaches
Cleaning Chrome
Has anyone else gotten hooked on those mad-men on MythBusters? They try everything from creating a rocket car to riding a motorcycle on water! Well the time they cleaned the chrome of a truck with Coca Cola probably wasn’t their wildest moment, but it did teach us something – it cleaned better than the store-bought products.
Cleaning-Chrome
Fighting Hiccups
Do you *hic* know what *hic* one of the *hic* worst things *hic* to have is? (hic) You guessed it – hiccups! No matter where you are or what you’re doing, hiccups are never an enjoyable experience. Some people claim that if you gargle Coca Cola when you’re hiccing and upping, they’ll disappear. Who knew?
Fighting Hiccups
Treating An Upset Stomach
When you have an upset tummy it feels like everything is going terribly. You suddenly find yourself desperately trying to remember a time when you felt fine. Well, there’s good news for this type of problem. Sipping on some flat Coke will help you settle an upset stomach.
Treating-An-Upset-Stomach
Creating Sepia Photos
How cool does this vintage Coca Cola photo look? Well if you’d like to recreate photos that carry the same feeling of nostalgia and yore, then you should try the Coca Cola sepia trick. There’s something about Coke’s rich caramel color that can turn a plain photograph into a classy, finished, vintage masterpiece.
Creating-Sepia-Photos
Treating Your Hair
Now now now, before you bolt out the door to pick up a six-pack of Coke to get your hair ‘just the way you want it’, listen up. British actress, model and entrepreneur Suki Waterhouse swears by Coca Cola for her hair. “I don’t like my hair when it’s washed — it’s fine and limp — but Coca-Cola makes it tousled, like I’ve gone through the Amazon or something,” she said. Willing to give it a try?
Treating-Your-Hair
Unclogging Drains
We don’t suggest pouring this sweet beverage down the drain ‘just because’. Although if you have a drain that’s blocked or clogged, then Coca Cola could definitely be your answer. Our advice is to be generous when pouring it into the blocked drain. Make sure to wash it all down afterwards, you don’t want an army of ants coming up the pipes for more.
Unclogging-Drains
Cleaning Bathroom Floors
No matter what you do, your bathroom will always start to collect some gunk, whether it’s tiles on the walls or the tiles on the floor. Either way, instead of spending a fortune of time and money on products that only do half the job, reach for the Cola and toothbrush, and enjoy the pristine results.
Cleaning Bathroom Floors
Polishing Your Wheels
Why is it that beautiful wheels get covered in rust? The truth is that I don’t have the answer to that question. However, if you asked, “How can I get rid of that rust?” I’d have the answer. By wetting a cloth with Coca Cola and then wiping those wheels in circular motions, you’ll have the shiniest rims in the neighborhood!
Polishing-Your-Wheels
Shining Golf Clubs
If you’re an avid golfer like my dad is then you’ll definitely appreciate this one. Golf clubs not only need constant care, but they need to look the part too. Some might say that it’s par for the course… har har. While it is most certainly an unconventional method, using Coca Cola to clean your golf clubs is a genius idea!
Shining Golf Clubs
Cleaning Jewelry
Now it might seem counter-intuitive to drop your wedding ring into a cup of Coca Cola, but it’s not as crazy as you think. Leave your necklaces, bracelets, or rings in a the dark liquid for about ten minutes and then wipe them clean with a cloth. You might want to run them under water afterwards if they feel sticky.
Cleaning Jewelry
Purifying Kettles
Kettles are prone to gathering up calcium when they haven’t been cleaned for a long time. If you’ve neglected yours and it looks like the 34th Convention for the Calcium Collectors in there, fear not. Pour a fair amount of Coke into the kettle and bring it to a boil. Once you’ve done this, you’ll notice that you can easily pour out the mess. Just make sure to rinse your kettle out afterwards.
Purifying Kettles
Scrubbing Car Batteries
Now here’s one your local car dealership definitely doesn’t want you to know about. When your car battery is corroded, you might be told to replace it. However, if you liberally pour Coca Cola over the corrosion, you’ll be able to successfully wipe until your battery looks great and works healthily.
Scrubbing Car Batteries
Treating Jellyfish Stings
So let’s paint the worst-case scenario on the beach. Someone has just been stung by a jellyfish and there’s no-one around with anything that can help… but there’s a great chance you’ll find Coca Cola! The mild acidity it contains can neutralize the sting and ease the pain, all without causing any more harm unlike the use of pee… yes, that solution is an old wives’ tale.
Treating-Jellyfish-Stings
Distracting Bugs
No, we don’t mean tapping them on their left shoulder and then swiping their sandwich from in front of them. That would be funny though. If you’re having a picnic or a barbecue outside, bees or other insects might be attracted to your lovely lunch basket, so you’ll need a plan. Try cutting a plastic bottle of Coke in half (after you’ve drunk most of its contents) and then turn the upper part upside down and slide it into the bottom half. This will work as a trap for bees looking for something sweet to sip on.
Distracting Bugs