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Things You Didn't Know Coca-Cola Could Do

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Eliminate Oil Stains

<p>When car oil drips onto driveways and garage floors, it leaves its leaves an unsightly <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-remove-oil-stains-from-concrete/#.VR1h0vzF-wg">stain</a> that's tough to remove with ordinary cleansers. That's where a little Coke comes in handy. Pour a liberal amount of cola over the stain, let it bubble and soak for an hour, then hose clean.</p>

When car oil drips onto driveways and garage floors, it leaves its leaves an unsightly stain that's tough to remove with ordinary cleansers. That's where a little Coke comes in handy. Pour a liberal amount of cola over the stain, let it bubble and soak for an hour, then hose clean.
 

                   

Car Care


Coke can be used to clean car battery terminals; the slight acidity does not react with battery acid so you can pour it over the battery and let it wash away corrosion. Coke also can be used to defrost a frozen windshield, and a liberal amount of cola poured over the windshield and bumper can help remove bugs and road debris (always rinse with plain water to avoid damaging the car’s paint job.)
<p>Coke can be used to clean car battery terminals; the slight acidity does not react with battery acid so you can pour it over the battery and let it wash away corrosion. Coke also can be used to <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-avoid-frost-on-windows/#.VR1iqvzF-wg">defrost a frozen windshield</a>, and a liberal amount of cola poured over the windshield and bumper can help remove bugs and road debris (always rinse with plain water to avoid damaging the car’s paint job.)</p>



 
 

  • PEST CONTROL
    <p>A small bowl of Coke will attract slugs and snails; the acid in the Coke will <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/get-rid-of-flies/44356-pests-be-gone-10-natural-ways-to-make-your-home-critter-free/slideshows#.VR1jWvzF-wg">kill them</a>. A cup of Coke also can be used to lure wasps, which then drown in the liquid. You also can get rid of an ant hill by liberally dousing the area with Coke.</p><br><p><strong>Related: <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/solar-bug-eliminator-by-hammacher-schlemmer/47661-new-notable-8-high-tech-bug-zappers-to-keep-you-bite-free/slideshows">New & Notable: 8 High-Tech Bug Zappers to Keep You Bite-Free</a></strong></p>

  •  A small bowl of Coke will attract slugs and snails; the acid in the Coke will kill them. A cup of Coke also can be used to lure wasps, which then drown in the liquid. You also can get rid of an ant hill by liberally dousing the area with Coke.

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  • BOOST BENEFICIAL BACTERIA
    <p>Coke can help improve your <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/articles/57-quick-tip-compost/#.VR1lsfzF-wg">compost</a> pile. Add one can of soda per week to your compost; the sugar in the cola feeds beneficial microorganisms, and the cola increases the acidity of the pile, helping material decay faster.</p><br><p><strong>Related: <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/articles/composting-101/#.VR1lkvzF-wg">Composting 101: What You Should and Shouldn’t Compost</a></strong></p>

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  • A ''FIZZY'' FOR YOUR TOILET
    <p><a href="http://www.bobvila.com/articles/the-right-way-to-clean-a-toilet/#.VR1e-fzF-wg">Toilet bowls</a> can get downright disgusting, filled with unsightly stains under the rims and around the bowl. Make an unpleasant cleaning chore easier by pouring a can of Coke right into the toilet. Let stand for an hour before scrubbing with a stiff brush. The carbonation will “fizz” through the toughest grime, leaving you with a sparkling clean bowl.</p><br><p><strong>Related: <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/how-to-remove-soap-scum/48495-8-unusual-tips-for-your-cleanest-bathroom-ever/slideshows#.VR1e6_zF-wg">8 Unusual Tips for Your Cleanest Bathroom Ever</a></strong></p>



    • Rust Buster


    Maybe you've heard that Coca-Cola is great at removing rust. The hype is true; the phosphoric acid in a can of Coke means that with an overnight soak you can remove rust from metal with ease. Simply submerge the item in a tray of Coke, then scrub clean with a stiff brush in the morning

     
    <p>Maybe you've heard that Coca-Cola is great at removing rust. The hype is true; the phosphoric acid in a can of Coke means that with an overnight soak you can <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-remove-rust/">remove rust from metal</a> with ease. Simply submerge the item in a tray of Coke, then scrub clean with a stiff brush in the morning.</p><br><p><strong>Related: <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-prevent-rust-and-maintain-metal/#.VR1hE_zF-wg">How To - Maintain the Metal in Your Yard</a></strong></p>
     
     

    Burnt Offerings


    If your oven grates and baking sheets have seen better days, you don’t have to toss them and buy new. Instead, try letting them soak in an overnight Coke bath. The chemicals in the cola will loosen all of the burnt-on bits, allowing you to scrub away most of the blackened areas and save you from replacing these costly items.

    <p>If your <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-oven-racks/">oven grates</a> and baking sheets have seen better days, you don’t have to toss them and buy new. Instead, try letting them soak in an overnight Coke bath. The chemicals in the cola will loosen all of the burnt-on bits, allowing you to scrub away most of the blackened areas and save you from replacing these costly items.</p>


    Copper Cleaner


    <p>Copper-bottomed are great for conducting heat, but they lose their luster with use. Restore their bright sheen by soaking the copper part in a pan filled with Coke for about an hour. The acid in the Coke makes the <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-copper/#.VR1eU_zF-wg">copper</a> look shiny and new—without scrubbing. This cleaning trick works on plenty other household copper accents, as well.</p>

    Copper-bottomed are great for conducting heat, but they lose their luster with use. Restore their bright sheen by soaking the copper part in a pan filled with Coke for about an hour. The acid in the Coke makes the copper look shiny and new—without scrubbing. This cleaning trick works on plenty other household copper accents, as well. 
    So if coke can do all these I wonder what it could do to your heart.


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