Pristinely Clean Tiles

Tiles are some of the most challenging things to clean in your home. Grease and dirt get stuck in tiny cracks and cling to the grouting, making it tricky to get rid of. As such, filthy tiles can make your home look untidy. While plenty of grouting cleaners are available in stores, they usually require a great deal of scrubbing and patience. Yet again, Coca-Cola could be an easier alternative. Just pour it onto your tiles and let it sit for a few minutes.

Then you can rinse it clean with water. However, if there are persistent stains, repeat the above in combination with an old toothbrush and some elbow grease to get the dirt out.

Tenderize Meat

You probably didn't think there would be a connection between soda and the cut of meat you were planning to throw into the frying pan later tonight. But according to rumors on the internet, Coke can be used to tenderize meat. As you'll hear throughout this listicle, Coke's soda recipe is acidic. So much so that some claim that it can dissolve meat altogether. But don’t worry; Coca-Cola won't completely dissolve your main dinner component.

The acidity helps make it soft before it's cooked. Just leave your meat soaking in Coke for a few hours to soak up the sweet flavor and grow nice and tender. Then, add a splash of ketchup to the marinade for a deeper taste. All that's left to do is enjoy your tasty dinner!

Coca-Cola Cakes

Baking is an excellent activity for unleashing your creativity, so it's no wonder that avid bakers have discovered the usefulness of Coke when baking cakes. Of course, a good cake's success depends on getting the ingredients and amounts just right for the chemical wonders of deliciousness to unfold. Some recipes use this soda because it already provides a good amount of sugar. Combined with flour, cocoa powder, and egg, you have all the ingredients for a decadent chocolate cake.

Many bakers also incorporate Coke into their frosting. There are even recipes that only need two ingredients, such as a bake mix and soda. In other words, coca-cola is an excellent addition to your pantry.

Polish Your Jewelry

Coke can be used to give a new shine and sparkle to old jewelry. When jewelry loses its polish from long-term wear, soaking them in soda can help remove the tarnish. You can use this technique on smaller pieces as well as chunkier necklaces. But avoid dunking gold in Coca-cola, as the acid can cause the color to significantly deteriorate. However, for optimum results, leave your non-gold jewelry in the soda for ten minutes.

Then remove your jewelry from the bowl and gently rinse in warm water. Then dry it off with a clean cloth. Voila, your precious jewelry should look as good as new!

Break Down Rust

DIY projects can quickly come to a halt if you encounter an old bolt that's so rusty you're having a hard time using your screwdriver or spanner to remove it. When faced with heavy rust, it’s challenging to determine which tools you’ll need for the job. Fortunately, there's no need to abandon your project if you have a can of Coca-cola to hand. This soda acts as a loosening agent.

You can soak a rusted bolt in Coke or use a scrubbing sponge doused with Coca-cola. Either way, the acid in the drink should cut through the rust and help you undo the bolt.

Use Coke Cans as Rollers

When it comes to curling their hair, beauty influencers worldwide, including Lady Gaga, have gotten creative. One nifty trick is to use Coke cans like rollers. Just wrap your locks around the can to give them definitive curls and volume. The best thing about this hack is that Coke-can-curlers don’t require any heat and are, therefore, much kinder to your hair. All you need for this hack is enough Coke cans to cover your head and bobby pins, hair ties, and hair spray to keep it in place.

Once the cans are secure on your head, leave them for a few hours. Then, when you take them out, you'll have newly curled locks cascading down your shoulders! Use empty, clean Coke cans - otherwise, you'll be carrying a heavy load!

Drink Coke to Remedy a Headache

When Coca-Cola was first invented, it was sold in pharmacies in Atlanta as headache medicine. Caffeine helps reduce inflammation and encourages other treatments, including painkillers, to work faster. But, of course, with the amount of sugar in Coke, it's not ideal for all health conditions and should be consumed in moderation. The ideal solution for drinking Coke to relieve headaches is to opt for a version with little or no sugar.

For instance, diet Coke or Coke Zero. Also, note that although caffeine can reduce headaches, it might trigger migraines for those that consume too much of it. So, again, we stress that for the best results, it's essential to use this hack in moderation.