If you have any remaining cola throughout the festive period, don’t waste it and use it for cleaning instead.
Andrea Philips, from Airtasker’s lifestyle editorial team, has shared a variety of cola cleaning hacks “you need to try” this Christmas.
Cola can be purchased from a variety of supermarkets such as Aldi for as little as 49p. The expert said: “Because of its low, acidic pH level, cola is comparable to fresh lemon juice and vinegar.
“This means that instead of ingesting the sweet liquid, you could follow our cola cleaning hacks and use it as a cost-effective means for house cleaning.
“So, next time you find yourself facing a tough cleaning challenge, consider reaching for a bottle of cola. It’s a great example of how everyday items can serve multiple purposes beyond their original intended use.”
1. Descale kettle
Descaling the kettle has never been easier thanks to this cola-cleaning hack.
Simply boil a kettle full of cola and leave to stand for 30 minutes.
2. Clean the toilet
The cleaning pro said: “It’s been well documented with videos that cola can help clean the toilet bowl.
“To clean it, pour cola around the inside of the toilet bowl and leave for an hour or so. Then flush and use the toilet brush to remove.”
3. Get rid of rust
For small objects, you can let them soak in a glass of cola overnight, giving it a scrub in the morning.
This cola cleaning hack will make the rust easier to clean, according to the pro.
4. Banish grout mould
The pro continued: “Pour cola on the affected area or use a cola-soaked towel and place on top of the grout.
“Let it sit for a few moments and wipe clean. Further scrubbing might be required to remove some of the mould.”
5. Clean your car windshield
Cleaning bugs and other buildups on the car windscreen can be easily removed by pouring a can of cola over the screen and then using a hose to wash it off.
6. Removing tough clothing stains
Whether it’s blood or grease, the expert said cola is the fix for getting these tough stains removed.
Just empty a can into your wash with your normal detergent and run through a regular cycle.
The cleaning expert added: “We can’t deny it, cola’s cleaning abilities are really impressive. For removing oil stains to tackling rust, grout and mould, you can trust it for various cleaning tasks.”
