Originally designed to be used as medicine, Coca-Cola has deviated from its vocation to become a famous drink around the world. But its functions do not end there. Discover 7 ways to use this soda to clean your home.
One of the most popular carbonated drinks around the world has no shortage of resources. More than just a sweet liquid, Coca-Cola still hides many secrets and there is no doubt about its effectiveness in everyday cleaning, especially in the bathroom. You will understand why, among these 7 ways to use it to clean the surfaces of your fireplace.
To the rescue of his parquet floor
It is very hard to keep your floors clean. Depending on the room he occupies, all kinds of stains fall on him, paint in the children’s room, oil or even sauces in the kitchen. To remedy this and dismiss these everyday stains to nothing, Coca-Cola will simply revive your wooden planks. Did you know that this soda has stain removal powers? By applying the soft drink to the task and waiting for a few minutes, you will see this amazing result. The stain will disappear. You can possibly rub with water if there are any traces left.
Clean tile joints
Have you run out of bleach or perhaps the product is no longer effective enough against mold and mildew on the joints in your bathroom? Coca-Cola is a great alternative for removing those black spots. Apply gaseous liquid to the surface to be cleaned and leave to act for ten minutes. Before rinsing with clean water, be sure to scrub the joint to be cleaned with a toothbrush. The brown drink will help descale the joint effectively.
Clean your kettle with Coca-Cola
@creative_explained explains how to easily clean and descale your kettle with the soft drink. According to the video, all you need to do is pour 500 ml, the equivalent of a small bottle, into the device and let it boil for about 10 minutes. Empty the contents and your kettle will be glowing.
To recover a burnt pan
Who has never pulled their hair in the face of a burnt pan? If you’ve already tried everything, try your luck with Coca-Cola. With this soda, the milk that sticks to the bottom of the pan will be nothing more than a bad nightmare. To recover your utensil, pour Coca-Cola in the pan, and leave to act for a few hours. If you are more of the impatient type, you can also boil it before spongeing it up and rinsing it off with clean water. Do not hesitate to repeat the process for a flawless result.
Cleaning the toilet, a crucial step
To avoid having lime residue in your toilet, Coca-Cola can do the trick. A can poured into the toilet is enough to thoroughly clean the surface. Wait an hour before brushing and flushing the toilet and goodbye to the chore! Like white vinegar, Coca-Cola will descale as well as disinfect, so you shouldn’t do without it.
Unclog the pipes
Do you prefer to clean the toilets or remove the hair from the pipes in your bathroom to unclog the pipes? So that this obligation is not too terrible, take a coffee cup of Coca-Cola and pour the drink down the drain then add a coffee cup of white vinegar and a coffee cup of baking soda. Leave the mixture to act for a while then pour in clear water, preferably hot for the best result.
Wash the windows and windshield of your car
With spring on the way, it’s a real ordeal to keep your windows and windshield clean on the street when you don’t have a garage. Between pigeon droppings, pollen and crushed mosquitoes, a good cleaning would be welcome. To remove all these traces, nothing could be simpler, you just have to pour Coca-Cola on the glass, leave it to act for a few minutes and wipe it with a sponge. All that remains is to rinse the area to be cleaned with clear water and you’re done. The soft drink has scouring properties and removes stubborn dirt on the glass.
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Lea Lecuyer
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