Coke is the most widely recognized brand in human history. In fact, the word “Coca-cola” is the world’s second most known word after “hello.” Well, after many years of satisfactorily quenching humans’ thirst, it is no surprise that Coke is globally known. Over the years, many criticisms have surfaced towards Coca-cola and similar products. Although some of these claims proved true, such as the dangerously high sugar content or its unsafe acidity, many people still continue to consume the product. Although Coca-cola may not be a practical beverage because of its content, it can actually serve other purposes where it may prove to be of more use to. The content of Coca-cola that makes it harmful to humans’ health is actually what makes it good for other things. Here are nine practical uses for Coca-cola that might encourage you to put it to other use instead of drinking it.
- Toilet Cleaner
Coke is more than just a fizzy beverage, it does more than quench thirst, it can also clean your toilet bowl. What you need to do is pour a can on the bowl and wait for an hour before you scrub and brush. Flush everything and you end up with a shiny toilet.
- Removes Stain
Coke removes oil and greasy stains from clothing to the garage floor.
Coke can remove greasy stains from clothes. All you have to do is mix detergent with drops of coca-cola in the wash. This also deodorizes the clothes.
Coke can also remove oil stains in the garage floor. Just pour some Coca-cola on the stain and let it soak. Hose it off to clean the stain.
- Break Up Rust
Coca-cola can be used to loosen a rusty bolt or nail. It can also be used to remove paint from metal if soaked long enough. Coke can also be used to clean pans and kettles burnt areas.
- Remove Stuck Gum in Hair
Have anyone ever placed chewed gum in your hair and it may seem that the only option is to cut that area of hair? You can use Coke to remove the gum. Just soak the gum and affected areas of hair in a cup of Coke or dab amounts of Coke and leave it for a few minutes. Remove the gum after moments of waiting with minimal hair loss.
- Windows
Coca-Cola can also be used to clean windows, glass and mirrors. Just put some Coke in a spray bottle and use it as cleaning agent. This will leave your window shiny.
- Insecticide
Coke might be sweet and might attract insects, but this is not for them to consume. Once consumed by insects, Coke can kill them because of acidic contents in the drink. Just spray an amount of coke in ant hills or bugs and this will kill them when ingested.
- Color Fader
After coloring your hair, it might turn out darker than you expect or if you want to remove hair color totally, you can use Coca-cola instead of Hydrogen Peroxide. Just wash your hair with this and it will fade the hair color. Make sure to wash and clean your hair after.
- Age Paper
If you want another do it yourself paper design, you can use coke to make paper seem old. Just dip a photo or paper in Coke and let it absorb the brown fluid for a few minutes. Hang it up and let it dry.
- Penny Shiner
If you like a shiny coin or if you collect coins and you want the coins to be shiny, you can dip these coins in Coke for a few minutes to make it shinier. Just wash them off afterwards to prevent them from being sticky.
