Use Soda to Clean Stains, Grout and Even Your Car

Use your favorite soft drink to help clean around the house.

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Besides a refreshing beverage, find out the other beneficial uses for soda.

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Photo by: Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Your favorite soft drink is the answer to some of your cleaning woes. Many sodas have citric acid, which makes it a handy tool for a variety of home maintenance and cleaning tasks.

Materials

soda
old toothbrush

microfiber cloths

Windshield

Get rid of bug splatter on your windshield the easy way.

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Get rid of bug splatter on your windshield the easy way.

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Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Pour soda onto the windshield and let it sit for a few minutes to desolve the bug splatter. Then wipe it off.

Ways to Clean Up with Soda Pour on Windshield

Pour soda onto windshield.

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Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Buff out the windshield with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.

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Buff out the windshield with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.

Photo by: Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Defog Headlights

Soda can remove the "fog" from car headlights.

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Soda can remove the "fog" from car headlights.

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Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Apply soda to your microfiber cloth.

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Apply the soda to your microfiber cloth.

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Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Use the soda-soaked microfiber cloth to buff out the film on the headlight.

Ways to Clean Up with Soda Buff

Use the soda soaked microfiber cloth to buff out the film on the headlight.

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Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

The headlights are clear and you're ready to hit the road.

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The headlights are clear and ready to go.

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Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Grout

Pour soda onto grimy grout.

Ways to Clean with Soda Pour

Pour soda onto grimy grout.

Photo by: Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Use an old toothbrush to scrub the grout.

Ways to Clean Up With Soda Grout

Use an old toothbrush to scrub the grout.

Photo by: Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Wipe the tile and grout clean with a microfiber cloth.

Ways to Clean with Soda Wipe

Wipe the down the tile and grout with a microfiber cloth.

Photo by: Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Stains

Pre-soak tough stains with soda.

Ways to Clean with Soda Stains

Presoak tough stains with soda. Gently rub with a microfiber towel to help loosen the stain.

Photo by: Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions

Gently rub clothing with a microfiber towel to help loosen the stain. Wash and dry as normal.

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