6 Uses for Coca-Cola You Probably Didn’t Know About

1. Natural Curls

The orthophosphoric acid in the drink solders the hair cuticle, making the strands look shiny and slightly waved. The drink’s low pH level also normalizes the acid-alkaline balance, which is important for those with dry and brittle hair. Wet your curls freely with Coсa-Cola, and after 5-10 minutes wash your hair with shampoo. By the way, this is what the well-known actress and model Suki Waterhouse does sometimes.

2. Chewing Gum Removal

There’s no need to panic if you’ve suddenly got bubblegum stuck to your hair. Pour some soda on the gum, and leave for several minutes. Then slowly and carefully remove the gum. The process is long, but it’s certainly better than cutting your hair off.

3. Hair Bleaching

If dyeing made your hair color too dark or bright, you can bleach it a little by washing with Coсa-Cola. Such an effect can be explained by the presence of citric acid and essential citrus oils in its recipe.

4. Bathroom Cleaning

Thanks to the orthophosphoric acid, Coca-Cola dissolves limescale and other impurities very well. Use a sponge or sprayer to apply the liquid. Leave it for several hours or, better still, overnight, and then wash it. By the way, this acid refers to permitted food additives and isn’t harmful if you consume it in reasonable quantities.

5. Coin Cleaning

Place the tarnished coins in a high narrow container, and fill it with Coca-Cola. Wait 10-15 minutes, then shake the container as if you were a bartender making cocktails. Then wash the coins under running water.

6. Rust Removal

Coca-Cola copes perfectly with rust, so you can use the drink to loosen rusted bolts, clean metal items, and solve other problems provoked by rust. Freely pour Coca-Cola on the affected area, then rub with a sponge. If the rust is too old, use foil.