Coke instead of toilet cleaner?
Find out how you can use this unusual home remedy to get your toilet clean - without any chemicals.
Coke is a popular soft drink, but did you know that it's an effective home remedy for toilet cleaning?
You do not need any chemical toilet cleaners, which pollute the environment.
In this article you will learn how to use cola to make your toilet shine again.
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The toilet can be cleaned sparkling clean with household products such as cola.
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Why does Coke clean the toilet?
Cola contains phosphoric acid, which is used in the drink as a preservative and acidifier and provides the typical cola taste.
In the toilet, the acid works against stubborn limescale, urine scale and dirt deposits.
However, cola can generally be used as a versatile cleaning agent in the household, for example as a natural drain cleaner or to clean the grill grate.
What kind of cola should I use?
It is best to use regular, sugary cola to clean the toilet.
The sweeteners in the light versions are difficult to filter out of the water in the sewage treatment plants.
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How to clean the toilet with cola and baking soda:
It is best to use gloves to protect your hands from coke and dirt.
Then it can go:
Mix a bottle of cola (0.5 liters) with two packets of baking soda.
Dispense the cola and baking soda mixture directly into the toilet.
Leave the cola on for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
Then scrub the toilet with a toilet brush to remove stubborn stains and deposits.
Use an old toothbrush or sponge to clean hard-to-reach areas.
Flush the toilet several times to wash away the cola and dirt.
If necessary, repeat the process several times if the toilet is very dirty.
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Clean the toilet regularly – protects against stubborn deposits
Coke is a quick and easy way to clean the toilet.
However, it is important to note that it is not a substitute for regular toilet cleaning with a traditional toilet cleaner.
However, the cola cleaning method can be useful for removing stubborn stains and deposits and keeping your toilet clean in emergencies.
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This article was created with the help of machines and carefully reviewed by editor Andrea Stettner before publication.
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