9 Surprising Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home:
Just More Reasons Not to Drink it
It seems timely that we begin this article with a couple of
facts, things that are proven to be true. First, Coke is the most valuable
brand in the history of mankind; “Coca-Cola” follows “hello” as the second most
recognized word in the world. Second, Coke has an acidity level that is
comparable to that of battery acid.
It is because of the first fact that so many people are drawn
to Coke and make it a regular part of their diets; it is because of the second
fact that Coke can outwork almost any toxic household cleaner on the market.
Seems a little paradoxical doesn’t it?
The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well
guarded, known only to a few. What is known is that Coke contains the
equivalent of 15 teaspoons of sugar, and that it is easier and cheaper to
purchase Coke in many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water.
What
Coke does to your body
All 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10
minutes of consuming a Coke. This alone is over 100 percent of the amount that
should be consumed daily. The astounding sweetness would make anyone vomit, but
the phosphoric acid keeps this from happening.
In the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke, blood sugar
skyrockets and the liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat.
Shortly after, blood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into the
bloodstream. Pleasure centers in the brain are stimulated in the same manner as
when heroin is used. Within a hour, the body has a sugar crash.
The carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining, and the
body draws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation. The blood, low on
calcium, pulls it from the bones to compensate. The phosphoric acid also
reduces the calcium in bones.
Caffeine in Coke causes insomnia, high blood pressure,
irregular heartbeat, birth defects, anxiousness, breast lumps and has even been
implicated in some forms of cancer.
A study published in the journal Respirology states that
drinking soft drinks is associated with breathing and lung disorders including
asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Other studies show that people who consume beverages such as
Coke daily have just under a 50 percent increase in heart attack and stroke
risk, compared to people who do not drink sodas at all.
Over 50 percent of Americans drink an average of 2.5 glasses
of soda each day. Based on the information presented above, along with a host
of other studies, it appears as though Americans might be better off employing
Coke in their home rather than consuming it.
Here are 9 ways to put
Coke to work in your home. It
appears as though the same ingredients that destroy your stomach lining,
promote obesity and decrease your calcium supplies can be great household
helpers.
Clean toilet bowls: To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowl, pour a
little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughly. Let the Coke
sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl. For stubborn stains, use a toilet
brush. For extra tough stains, let the Coke sit overnight. Flush the toilet and
see the wondrous work of the phosphoric acid.
Remove blood stains: Spray some full-strength Coke on the stain and let it
sit overnight. Wash the piece of clothing as usual. Mythbusters confirmed that
this method for removing blood stains really does do the job.
Clean burnt pans: Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until the food
is loosened. Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of the residue as
possible. Rinse the pot and wash as usual. If any burnt residue remains, apply
a thin layer of baking soda, and wash again.
Loosen rusty bolts: If you need to remove a rusty bolt, reach for your Coke. Pour
a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth. It must be thoroughly
soaked in order to do the trick. Fold the cloth over and cover the bolt
entirely. The carbonic acid in the cola will break down the rust on the bolt.
If rust is not totally gone, repeat again until you see no visible rust.
Eliminates slugs and
snails: If you have a garden burdened by snails or slugs, Coke is the
ultimate trap. Put a small amount of flat Coke in a bowl and place in the
garden. Like many humans, slugs and snails are attracted to the Coke – and as
with us, the acid causes them serious damage. Once they slide in the little
bowl of Coke, they get more than they can handle.
Remove gum from hair: Getting gum stuck in your hair can be uncomfortable and also
embarrassing. There are many home remedies in circulation for removing gum from
the hair, including peanut butter, ice cubes and vinegar. But, did you know
that cola also makes that list? If you find your hair sticky and matted with
gum, soak it thoroughly with Coke. Once saturated, the gum should slide right
out.
Clean grout: If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout, try pouring a
little cola on it and watch it go to work. Leave it to set for just a few
minutes, and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it clean.
Strip paint off of metal: If you have some painted metal that you wish to refinish,
skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke go to work. Soak a cloth in
Coke and cover the area you wish to strip. Keep the cloth saturated with Coke
and in a few days the paint will wipe right off. This works best for small
pieces of metal, as you can go through a lot of Coke with larger pieces.
Neutralize odors in the
wash: Adding a half can of Coke in with your regular laundry
detergent will help boost its effectiveness and leave clothes smelling fresh
and super clean. This is especially great for really tough odors like fish.
Wow, who would have known that Coke could do so much. Could
this be the beginning of a newfound respect or just nine more reasons to never
consume it again? We will let you be the judge.
-The Alternative Daily
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