Coca-Cola Life Hacks That Might Surprise You

Coca-Cola is an iconic American drink beloved by an unimaginable number of people worldwide. The cool thing about this drink is that over the years, we have discovered it can be used for so much more than drinking! There are a plethora of life hacks out there that use Coca-Cola.

Here are our favorites that actually work!

Toilet Cleaner

Would you ever think that you could clean your toilet with Coca-Cola? Well, you can! It might sound crazy or even counterproductive, but you can use the sugary cola to have a sparkling clean toilet bowl. The phosphoric acid in Coca-Cola can help break down stubborn stains and mineral build-up.

How It Works:

1. Pour Coca-Cola from a can or bottle into the toilet bowl, making sure to cover any stains. You can even put it in a spray bottle to reach the harder-to-reach areas.
2. Close the lid and let Coca-Cola do its work. 
3. Flush the toilet.
4. Use a scrub brush to clean as you normally would, paying special attention to any remaining stains.
5. Flush again to remove any residue from the bowl.

Self-Tanner

We have to preface this by saying that excessive tanning is dangerous. While some amount of natural tanning is fine, taking things to the extreme, especially year after year, puts you at a much higher risk of getting skin cancer and other ailments.

With that out of the way, if you are going to tan, you should try Coca-Cola as a self-tanner. It reportedly gives you a deeper tan with a more pronounced glow.

How It Works:

1. Using Coca-Cola like a lotion, slather it on your skin wherever you want to tan.
2. Head outdoors to the beach, park, or wherever you plan your outing.
3. At the end of the day, rinse off the Coca-Cola to reveal a glowing tan.

Keep in mind that Coca-Cola does exfoliate the skin. This method can make you more susceptible to sunburn, so be careful and don’t stay out too long!