Coca-Cola is one of the most popular drinks in the world, consumed by millions of people every day. But did you know there are many other things you can do with the sugary soft drink? Turns out Coca-Cola is not only delicious, but it can replace multiple household products and save you a bunch of money in the process! Use Coca-Cola to clean the house, repel insects, or even as shampoo - read on to learn about the many surprising uses most people wouldn't even associate Coke with!

Get Your Bathroom Crystal Clean

Generally speaking, Coke is an excellent cleaning solution. With its anti-grease and stain-removing properties, it’s always handy to have a bottle of Coca-Cola in your cleaning cabinet. So, of course, one of the best things you can do with Coke is to clean your toilet, especially if you’re trying to tackle tougher stains. Once a toilet stains, it can take a great deal of scrubbing and effort to get anywhere. However, Coke can make this process much more manageable.

Just pour a cup or two of the soda around the bowl, paying particular attention to your worst stains. Let this sit for an hour or two, then flush the toilet. Repeat this process for stubborn stains until you have a shiny-clean toilet bowl again.

Ditch Your Expensive Moisturizer

Keeping your skin moisturized is essential, but we all secretly resent the sinful amounts of money that go toward body lotions and fancy moisturizers. Suppose you’ve come to the end of your bottle of moisturizer on a particularly dry day or simply fancy a cheaper alternative. Why not reach for a bottle of Coke instead? Some people have claimed that leaving Coke on their skin makes it feel fresh and smooth.

So, try applying Coke straight after you step out of the shower. However, it’s worth noting that Coca-Cola themselves warned against using Coke as sunscreen, so be mindful not to step out into the sun with such a recipe on your skin.

Ward Off Critters

If your parents got mad at you as a child for spilling soda, you probably know that sugary drinks attract ants and can cause a whole lot of hassle when the stain is left alone. However, did you know that Coca-Cola can also be used to repel some insects? Some gardeners have been using soda as part of their routine for years. Leaving a bowl of Coke in your yard will ensure snails and other pests set their eyes on that rather than on your precious plants.

You can also use Coke as a wasp trap in the summer. Lastly, if all this wasn’t impressive enough, did you know that some Indian farmers use Coke as a pesticide in their fields? Pretty neat, right?

Clear Ice From Your Windshields

Winter is the season of coziness where we enjoy making the most out of staying at home, wrapped in blankets, with a nice cup of cocoa in our hands. Less comforting, however, is when you have to brave the outdoors and drive to work, only to find that your windshield has iced over. We've all been there, right? Unfortunately, defrosting an iced windshield can take forever - and is one of the least pleasant tasks to do early in the morning.

But, if you have a bottle of Coca-Cola to hand, you could save some precious time. Just pour the Coke all over your windshield, and allow it to work its magic all on its own. The Coke melts the ice so you can scrape it away with ease.

Settle an Upset Stomach

No one enjoys an upset stomach. Anything from slight nausea to belly aches can distract us from the more enjoyable things in life. If you regularly suffer from these issues, you might be in the market for new remedies to try. Did you know many people swear by slightly flat soda to settle an upset stomach? The key is not drinking too quickly or too much. Small sips, however, could make you feel better.

A little fizz helps settle the stomach, and the sugars help replace any glucose or fluids you might have lost throughout your illness. On top of this, Coca-cola is one medicine your kids won’t reject if they’ve been iffy about taking anything else!

Clean Oil Spills

Whether you are tinkering with your car engine or simply replenishing your vehicle with engine oil - this can frequently lead to a bit of spillage. It’s unavoidable, but nonetheless, a pain to clean up. Oil stains can leave unsightly marks in your driveway or garage. But, once again, Coke could have your back. Pour a can over the oil stain and leave it to soak in for a night.

After a few hours have passed, you can take a hose or pressure washer and rinse the mixture away. Voila - a clean driveway, free of oil stains. If this makes you wonder, the answer is yes: You can also use Coke to wash grease stains out of clothes.

Coca-Cola as a Shampoo

There is really nothing people haven’t rubbed into their hair before, and Coke is no exception. We ought to thank those experimental pioneers because, occasionally, a remedy sticks. No pun intended! Coca-Cola has found its way into the haircare routines of models and actresses, including Suki Waterhouse. She uses the soda wash once weekly because she believes it makes her hair wavy and tousled. Others claim hair treated with Coca-cola feels smoother and enables them to achieve more defined curls.

So if you are yearning for beach waves without the extra work or expensive salon visits, try washing your hair with Coke for extra volume and texture. Just be sure to thoroughly wash it out!