20 problem-solving uses for soda water

To loosen rusty nuts and bolts, pour some soda water over them. The carbonation helps to bubble the rust away.

Did your kiddo or pet have an accident? After blotting up as much urine as possible, pour soda water over the stained area and immediately blot again. The soda water will get rid of the stain and help reduce the foul smell.

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Food tastes delicious when it’s cooked in cast iron, but cleaning those heavy pots and pans with the sticky mess inside is no fun at all. You can make the clean-up a lot easier by pouring some soda water in the pan while it’s still warm. The bubbly soda will keep the mess from sticking.

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Preserve newspaper articles worth holding onto by soaking the clippings in a soda water and milk of magnesia mixture for about an hour, then take them out to dry.

Just as you can use soda water to clean off your filthy car windshield, you can also use it to make your mirrors at home shine. To get rid of all those smears and fingerprint stains, simply spray the mirror with some soda water and your result will be a streak-free and odourless finish.

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Soda water doesn’t just make pancakes and waffles fluffier, it can also be the secret ingredient in matzo ball soup. We all know the best part of matzo ball soup is the matzo ball itself, so add some soda water to your favourite recipe so it is extra soft and moist.

The next time you serve this up at a party, try replacing cold water with soda water when combining the powder. Not only will it make each bite have a hint of fizz but also it will add a literal sparkle to the dessert.

If you enjoy a tasty cocktail but don’t want all the extra sugar and kilojoules from pure juice or soft drink, flavour your liquor with soda water. Try a lemon-lime or raspberry soda water with your favourite liquor and maybe even a splash of juice for some added colour the next time you want a drink.

Shampoo your hair as you normally would but instead of using conditioner, pour soda water on your wet hair and work it through, then rinse it with cold water. Style your hair as you normally would after and you may find that your frizz is tamed once and for all.

Soda water can be a great cleaner when it comes to car upholstery. For gross stains such as vomit, spray soda water on the stain and let it sit for half an hour. Then blot it with a clean cloth or paper towels and you should notice a difference.

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