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USES FOR COCA COLA
by Laura Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:42 am
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”)
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”)
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by flameworker Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:05 am
I heard it will also clean your toilet. 
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by Patty432 Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:24 am
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.flameworker wrote:I heard it will also clean your toilet.
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by Laura Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:34 am
OOOOOOOOO I DIDNT THINK OF THAT! I WONDER IF IT HAS TO BE CARBONATED AND NOT FLAT THOUGH???
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by Patty432 Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:15 pm
I will find out and let you know. Im only trying flat, I dont want to waste the good stuff!!!Laura wrote:OOOOOOOOO I DIDNT THINK OF THAT! I WONDER IF IT HAS TO BE CARBONATED AND NOT FLAT THOUGH???
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by flameworker Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:49 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.
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by whatzwild7 Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:30 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.
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by Patty432 Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:44 am
Before I try it, anyone know how long I should let it sit?
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by whatzwild7 Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:04 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.
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by Deedee Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:25 am
hmmm, but if its the citric acid, the bubblies have nothing to do with it????
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by whatzwild7 Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:32 am
Okay, you caught me I just like bubblies. No jk I read that at another site.
Tips & Warnings
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.
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by Patty432 Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:58 am
I wonder if orange juice would work too?
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by Patty432 Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:31 pm
So it worked okay, but I like my toilets shiny. No shine with coke. I will stick to my reg. toilet cleaner.
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by grumps1 Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:50 pm
good to know..... did use flat or carbonated?
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by Patty432 Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:19 am
Carbonated. I didnt have any flat ones.grumps1 wrote:good to know..... did use flat or carbonated?
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by grumps1 Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:47 am
oh i see. so then it really probably doesnt work with flat
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by bargain betty Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:44 pm
hey i wonder (and this could be a stupid question) if you could pour about 2 capfulls of bleach into the tank of your toilet and if that would keep it clean during every flush????
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by flameworker Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:51 pm
bargain betty wrote:hey i wonder (and this could be a stupid question) if you could pour about 2 capfulls of bleach into the tank of your toilet and if that would keep it clean during every flush????
That's what I do. I started doing that because my mom does and her toilets are always so clean.
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by la.vie.boheme Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:56 pm
Maybe I will try that too, sounds like a good idea.flameworker wrote:bargain betty wrote:hey i wonder (and this could be a stupid question) if you could pour about 2 capfulls of bleach into the tank of your toilet and if that would keep it clean during every flush????
That's what I do. I started doing that because my mom does and her toilets are always so clean.
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by Laura Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:04 pm
good idea! so flameworker do you use 2cap fulls , less or more?
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by flameworker Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:55 pm
Probably like 3 caps, I really don't measure just pour a little in. I'll ask my mom what she des tomorrow.
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by flameworker Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:48 am
She said she just pours a little in. She said in the hospitals to disinfect they use 1part bleach to 10 parts water. So, 1cup bleach for every 10 cups water, 1tbls bleach for every 1tbls water.....and so on. 
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Re: USES FOR COCA COLA
by grumps1 Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:31 am
that is a great idea! im going to do this definately
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