Washing Coca-Cola: life hack from “Office Romance” and modern remedies for soda stains

Times change, but Coca-Cola stains seem to be an eternal phenomenon. Now I’ll tell you how to save clothes, equipment and home interiors from traces of black soda.

Coke stains on clothes

If you recently spilled black soda on your clothes, good old laundry soap will help get rid of the stain. Urgently to the bathroom!

Life hack from comrade Novoseltsev

Remember how in “Office Romance” the clumsy protagonist, having spilled wine on Lyudmila Prokofyevna’s dress, offered to sprinkle the stain with salt? This simple method will also work with Coca-Cola - the crystals will absorb excess moisture, preventing the stain from spreading across the fabric. When the salt has done its job (it will take 3-5 minutes), simply shake it off your clothes and wash the “affected area”.

Getting rid of old, dried traces that have been roughly embedded in the material is a more difficult task. How to wash cola from clothes?

• Antipyatin stain remover soap

The most reliable way to remove stains is to use a special product from a hardware store. Antipyatin contains alkali (sodium hydroxide), bile and enzymes - substances that dissolve dirt particles. The product is convenient to use: first rub the stain a little, leave for 10 minutes, and then rinse with water.

The stain remover soap is gentle and does not damage the fabric. There is even a hypoallergenic Antipyatin, which is suitable for children's clothing. It costs only 45 rubles.

• Lemon juice or citric acid

If you are too lazy to go to the hardware store for stain remover, you can use the kitchen arsenal - lemon or citric acid. They lighten things a little, so they are suitable for removing brown stains from white materials.

Keep in mind: lemon juice is suitable for delicate fabrics, but acid is not.

How to remove stains? Add 2 tablespoons of citrus juice or acid to a glass filled a quarter with water. Treat the Coca-Cola stain and wait 3 hours. Then rub the area of ​​fabric with laundry soap and rinse with water.

How to clean cola from a laptop keyboard?

Have you watched funny videos with cats again and splashed Coca-Cola on your keyboard while laughing? Or even knocked over a whole glass? No joke, this is a serious matter.

The danger of black soda is that it contains phosphoric acid. This harsh chemical can oxidize and damage the motherboard. Well, sugar, of which there is more than enough sugar in the drink, will lead to sticking of the keys.

How to save a laptop keyboard? Proceed as follows.

1. Turn off the power to the equipment. Remove the disks, flash drives and battery.
2. Run a dry cloth over the surface to remove excess moisture.
3. Hold your laptop keyboard under a strong stream of water. This is not a very useful event for technology, but leaving traces of Coca-Cola inside the device will lead to even more tragic consequences.
4. Shake the laptop until liquid comes out. Wipe again with a dry cloth.
5. Do not use the device for at least 3 days.

The sooner you take rescue measures, the higher the chance of long and normal operation of the laptop.But the situation is still dangerous - corrosion can also occur from water.

How to clean cola from a wall?

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will be able to remove traces of Coca-Cola from wallpaper - you will have to buy a new roll and re-glue it. But painted walls can still be saved.

The easiest way to remove a fresh stain. Wait until it dries a little and then go over the surface with an eraser.

If you're dealing with an old Coca-Cola stain on the wall, dissolve some liquid soap or dishwashing liquid in a bowl of water and then scrub the stain with a sponge. Under no circumstances use products with abrasives: salt, soda or powders such as Pemolux. Finally, wipe the area of ​​the wall with a dry cloth.

How to clean cola from leather shoes?

Does Coca-Cola leave marks on your skin? Typically, dark traces of the drink can be seen on suede, nubuck and other fleecy materials. Modern means will help remove stains from leather shoes.

Today, shoe stores sell cleaning products that remove dirt and do not harm the product. Examples of good brands:

• Leather;
• "Eco-lux";
• "Protectant";
• Atas Plak Skora.

First, the product must be tested on an inconspicuous area of ​​skin. The rules of use are indicated on the can (tube, packaging) itself. Typically, cream or foam is applied to the dirt, left for a few seconds, and then rubbed onto the surface with a brush.

Before treating leather shoes, it is recommended to moisten the surface.

If Coca-Cola stains cannot be removed, they can be masked with a layer of shoe paint, which is sold in aerosol form.

Removing cola stain from white carpet

To begin, blot the cola stain on the white carpet with paper towels or sponges, but do not rub.Then sprinkle some baking soda on top to lighten the stain. After 15-30 minutes, go over the carpet with a vacuum cleaner.

When the stain is “weakened”, you can begin to actively remove it. It is better to use special carpet cleaning products that are sold at hardware stores. Shampoos, foams and powders are suitable for treating products made from both natural and synthetic hair. They do not spoil the color of the carpet or destroy the structure of the material.

Examples of good remedies:

• shampoo “5+”;
• Help spray;
• Udalix Ultra powder;
• Nordland foam.

How to remove a Coca-Cola stain from a white carpet? Apply the product for the time specified in the instructions (usually 20-30 minutes). Then rub with a brush and blot the residue with a damp sponge. Finally, walk over the surface with a dry cloth.

How to clean cola from the sofa?

Coca-Cola quickly penetrates deep into the soft upholstery, so removing the stain from the sofa will not be easy. Your task is to draw out as much of the drink as possible from inside. To do this, arm yourself with a spray bottle and paper towels.

Spray water over the surface of the sofa. Then apply a paper towel and use pressure to remove excess moisture. Continue until dark streaks stop appearing on the napkins.

Then you need to purchase any product for cleaning upholstered furniture in the store. The procedure is the same as when removing Coca-Cola from the carpet.

Many desperate advisers on the Internet suggest using folk remedies to remove Coca-Cola stains: ammonia with glycerin, borax solution and even sorrel leaves. However, when choosing any of them, you act at your own peril and risk. If you value your things, do not spare money on purchasing modern household chemicals.Well, if you still decide to experiment to the last, write in the comments what happened in the end.