The best tricks for cleaning with Coke

Read in EnglishWe have all seen videos where inconceivable stains are cleaned with a little Coke, toilet bowls turned into new porcelain after a bit of this liquid, or carpets looking like newly purchased ones, but have you ever really tried it at home or do you know how to use Coke for cleaning?A quick glance at cleaning blogs, and we can read not only its uses but also that it has almost mystical eco-friendly cleaning properties. For cleaning, loosening stains, removing grease, it seems there is nothing that Coke can't do. But if you are not clear on its use, here are the best tricks for cleaning with Coke.1. Drain CleaningThis is one of the most common problems in any home and it is very useful because we rarely know what to do when a drain gets clogged. According to the plumbing site F.H. Hurr, a two-liter bottle of Coke can do the trick when you have drain problems.The Coke bottle should be at room temperature, then simply pour it completely down the drain and let the carbonation and acids of the drink get to work. In a couple of hours, pour some hot water. Not only will you rinse the drain, but you will also neutralize odors. It is believed that the phosphoric acid in the drink makes it so effective for this.2. Removing Stains from ClothesCoke can also remove blood stains, grease, and bad odors from clothes. For this purpose, pour a can of the drink into your load of laundry and run the cycle as usual. You can also remove marker stains from carpets by rubbing them with Coke before washing with water and soap.3. Ant ControlIf you have ant problems, a glass of Coke is the best way to attract them and get rid of them, as they will drown in the liquid. It’s a bit of an extreme method, but if you're desperate, it might work.4. Toilet Bowl CleaningThis is the most popular cleaning tip among Coke fans and it’s the simplest too. Just pour a can of Coke around the rim of the porcelain and let it sit, then flush. Stains and other nameless accumulations will become a thing of the past.Coke has some acids and carbonation that make it useful for cleaning; however, it is not as effective for other cleaning uses as vinegar or a specific cleaner. Also, we cannot forget that it is made primarily of sugar, so no matter what you clean with this drink, you will have to clean it again to remove the sugar.