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The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

If you still think Coca-Cola is just a refreshing drink, this trick is for you.

Here are 15 clever uses of Coke that very few people know about and yet are very useful.

As a stripper, to clean pewter or as a detergent...

Here are 15 reasons to use Coke more for home maintenance and cleaning than to quench your thirst. After seeing that, you don't want to drink it less...

1. Against grease stains on clothes

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

As surprising as it may seem, Coca-Cola is a powerful detergent for getting rid of a nasty grease stain on clothing. The whole trick is here.

2. To clean your bumper

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Incredible, right? Coke is a miracle stripper. Nothing like cleaning a metal bumper. Learn more here.

3. Against mosquitoes

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

In 30 seconds, you have just made a very effective mosquito and fly trap. Check out the whole trick here.

4. Against jellyfish

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

We are generally advised to pour vinegar on a jellyfish sting. But at the beach it is often easier to find Coke than vinegar.

Find out here why Coke helps reduce the pain of jellyfish stings.

5. To unscrew a rusty bolt

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Rust has stuck screw and nut together? No need to force. Loosen them easily with Coke. Click here to find out why it works.

6. To clean toilets

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Yes, Coke is good for your toilet. To descale them, it is a really economical product.

Find out here why we advise you to throw your Coke in the toilet.

7. To soothe the headache

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Headache, hangover... A glass of Coke can do you good.

One of the few times you will be advised to drink Coke. Learn more here.

8. To get rid of rats

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Celebrate rodents with Coke. A clever trap to eliminate them.

How can Coke kill rats? Find out here.

9. To make copper shine

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Have your brass instruments lost their luster over the years? Revive their shine with a microfiber cloth and Coke, it's immediate. Discover the trick here.

10. To recover a burnt pan or saucepan

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

No more pans or saucepans that hang and with which you no longer want to cook. Click here to see the trick.

11. Against blood stains

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Coke is a great pre-wash stain remover. It will overcome the toughest bloodstains. See the tip here.

12. To strip chrome

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

In 10 seconds you will strip the rust and your chrome will be shiny and like new. A short video shows you the trick here.

13. To clean the windshield

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Have you been on the road? Coke removes dirt and insects in the blink of an eye. Do not rub for anything! The trick is here.

14. To aid digestion

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Coke can dissolve foods that your stomach has trouble digesting on its own. So if it doesn't pass, a drink (only 1) won't hurt. See the tip here.

15. To pickle your iron tools

The 15 Surprising Uses of Coca-Cola.

Coke is really corrosive. We prove it with this trick.

Soak a rusty tool in Coke for 24 hours and admire the result!

You will have understood it, Coca-Cola is a great stripper.

Fortunately, our stomach digests it faster than that...

Now you know everything you can do with Coke. The daily uses of Coke are many.

But its virtues for the body are very limited, however, as explained here. Consume with moderation!