USES FOR COCA COLA

by **Laura** on Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:42 pm

Remove grease stains from clothing and fabric (I had to start there)

Remove rust; methods include using fabric dipped in Coke, a sponge or even aluminum foil.
Remove blood stains from clothing and fabric.

Clean oil stains from a garage floor; let the stain soak, hose off.

Loosen a rusty bolt; pour on some Coke and wait for the magic to happen.

Kill slugs and snails; a small bowl of Coke will attract them, the acid will kill them.

Prevent an asthma attack! Apparently, the caffeine in two 12oz cans can prevent the onset of an attack.

Clean burnt pans; let the pan soak in the Coke, then rinse.

Neutralize a jellyfish sting.

Clean car battery terminals by pouring a small amount of Coke over each one.

Cure nausea; let a can of Coke go flat then take a teaspoon of Coke every hour.

Also, flat coke can help relieve an upset stomach (aka “the runs”)

by **flameworker** on Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:05 pm

I heard it will also clean your toilet. confused

by **Patty432** on Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:24 am

flameworker wrote:I heard it will also clean your toilet.

Now theres an idea!! My husband and son are always leaving "not so empty" soda cans around. Wasteful!! But I think I might try this. I need to pour it out anyways, I will just try pouring it in the toilet instead of the sink and see what happens.

by **Laura** on Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:34 am

OOOOOOOOO I DIDNT THINK OF THAT! I WONDER IF IT HAS TO BE CARBONATED AND NOT FLAT THOUGH???

by **Patty432** on Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:15 am

Laura wrote:OOOOOOOOO I DIDNT THINK OF THAT! I WONDER IF IT HAS TO BE CARBONATED AND NOT FLAT THOUGH???

I will find out and let you know. Im only trying flat, I dont want to waste the good stuff!!!

by **flameworker** on Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:49 pm

I don't think the carbonation matters. I remember being in the 4th grade and we put a tooth in a glass a coke. It was almost disinigrated by the end of the week so I'm sure it will chew the yuck right off your potty carbonated or not. HAHA.

by whatzwild7 on Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:30 am

I think you left out my fav and 1st choice, rum and coke!! You do know you can also drink the stuff too, right? Let us know how your experiment goes patty.

by **Patty432** on Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:44 am

Before I try it, anyone know how long I should let it sit?

by whatzwild7 on Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:04 am

Okay now you have made me go and google. Here is what I found.

Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl. Let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china. It should work equally well for sinks and bath tubs. This is according to household-hints columnist MaryEllen.

They do recommend a fresh full can or bottle not flat, claims the bubblies help.

by Deedee on Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:25 am

hmmm, but if its the citric acid, the bubblies have nothing to do with it????

by whatzwild7 on Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:32 am

Okay, you caught me I just like bubblies. No jk I read that at another site.
Tips & Warnings

Almost any type of cola will work.
Make sure that the soda isn't flat. The fizzing action helps facilitate the cleaning process.
Avoid using red or orange sodas, as this may discolor instead of clean your toilet bowl.
You can't clean stained or really soiled toilets with a can of Coke. Bring out the big guns for that job: invest in some toilet cleaner.

by **Patty432** on Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:58 am

I wonder if orange juice would work too?

by **Patty432** on Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:31 pm

So it worked okay, but I like my toilets shiny. No shine with coke. I will stick to my reg. toilet cleaner.

by grumps1 on Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:50 pm

good to know..... did use flat or carbonated?

by **Patty432** on Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:19 am

grumps1 wrote:good to know..... did use flat or carbonated?

Carbonated. I didnt have any flat ones.

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