We launder Coca-Cola: life hack from the "Office Romance" and modern means against stains from soda

Erasing the spilled Coke from the table in the usual way, she suddenly thought that I was from a generation of housewives who knew almost everything about this drink. In childhood, it was a cool artifact from American films, which suddenly appeared on the shelves of the most ordinary stalls. In youth - a sign of a festive feast and Christmas trees. Remember the new amazing Vanilla taste that all the girls loved so much? A little later, cola turned into an important ingredient in student cocktails. Well, now this is the usual soda, which we occasionally buy for children when we go to watch cartoons in the movies. Well, times are changing, but Coca-Cola stains seem to be an eternal phenomenon. Now I’ll tell you how to save clothes, appliances and home interiors from traces of black soda.

Cola stains on clothes

If black soda has been shed on clothing recently, then good old laundry soap will help get rid of the stain. Urgently to the bathroom!

Life hack from comrade Novoseltsev

Remember how in the “Office Romance” the clumsy protagonist, spilling wine on Lyudmila Prokofievna’s dress, offered to sprinkle the stain with salt? This simple way will work with Coca-Cola - the crystals will absorb excess moisture, not allowing the stain to creep across the fabric. When the salt does its job (it will take 3-5 minutes), just shake it off the clothes and wash the “lesion site”.

Getting rid of old, dried up, grossly ingrained traces of material is a more difficult task. How to wash cola from clothes?

• Soap-stain remover "Antipyatin"

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

Soap-stain remover acts gently and does not destroy tissue. There is even a hypoallergenic Antipyatin that is suitable for children's clothing. It costs only 45 rubles.

• Lemon Juice or Citric Acid

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

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

How to remove pollution? Add in a quarter glass filled with water, juice of one citrus or acid - 2 tablespoons. Process the Coca-Cola mark and wait 3 hours. Then rub a piece of cloth with household soap and rinse with water.

How to wash a laptop keyboard from cola?

We watched funny videos with cats again and, laughing, splashed Coca-Cola keyboard? Or even knocked over a whole glass? No kidding - a serious matter.

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

How to save a laptop keyboard? Proceed as follows.

1. Disconnect the equipment. Remove the drives, flash drives, and battery.
2. Walk with a dry cloth over the surface to collect excess moisture.
3. Keep your laptop keyboard under a strong stream of water.This is not a very useful event for the technician, but leaving traces of Coca-Cola inside the device will lead to even more sad consequences.
4. Shake the laptop to spill liquid out of it. Wipe again with a dry cloth.
5. Do not use the device for at least 3 days.

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

How to wash cola from the wall?

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that it will be possible to remove Coca-Cola traces from the wallpaper - you will have to buy a new roll and re-stick. But the 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 are dealing with an old Coca-Cola trace on the wall, dissolve a little liquid soap or dishwashing liquid in a bowl of water, and then rub the stain with a sponge. In no case do not use products with abrasives: salt, soda or Pemolux type powders. At the end, wipe the wall with a dry cloth.

How to wash cola from leather shoes?

Are there any Coca-Cola marks on the skin? Usually dark traces of the drink can be seen on suede, nubuck and other fleecy materials. Modern tools will help to remove stains from leather shoes.

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

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

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

Before processing 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 polish, which is sold in the form of an aerosol.

We remove the cola stain from the white carpet

To get started, blot the cola stain on the white carpet with paper towels or sponges, but do not rub it. Then sprinkle a little baking soda on top to lighten the dirt. After 15-30 minutes, walk along the carpet with a vacuum cleaner.

When the spot is "weakened", you can begin to actively remove it. It is better to use special carpet cleaners that are sold in hardware stores. Shampoos, foams and powders are suitable for processing products from both natural and synthetic nap. They do not spoil the color of the carpet and do not 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 dab the residue with a damp sponge. At the end, walk along the surface with a dry rag.

How to wash cola off the couch?

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 as much drink as possible from the inside. To do this, arm yourself with a spray bottle and paper towels.

Spray water over the surface of the sofa. Then attach a paper towel and squeeze excess moisture. Continue until dark stains appear on the napkins.

Then you need to purchase any cleaner for 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, a solution of borax, and even sorrel leaves. However, choosing any of them, you act at your own peril and risk. If your things are dear to you, do not spare money for the purchase of modern household cleaning products. Well, if you still decide to experiment to the last - write in the comments what happened in the end.