Use Soda to Clean Stains, Grout and Even Your Car
Use your favorite soft drink to help clean around the house.
![DIY Soda Scrub](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/027/0270/0270044.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1661787766128.jpeg)
![Ways to Clean With Soda Beauty bottle of dark soda](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_coke-bottle.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1505128017109.jpeg)
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.
![Ways to Clean Up with Soda Buggy Windshield dirty winshield](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_4.1_bugs_on_window.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1504113597357.jpeg)
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 pouring soda on windshield](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_4.2_wash_glass_with_coke.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1504113572499.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Buff out the windshield with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
![Ways to Clean Up with Soda Buff Winshield wiping windshield](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_4.3_buff_out.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1504114133870.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Defog Headlights
Soda can remove the "fog" from car headlights.
![Ways to Clean Up with Soda Foggy Headlights headlight on a car.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_4.4_foggy_lights.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1504113479291.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Apply soda to your microfiber cloth.
![Ways to Clean Up with Soda Apply Soda to Rag pouring soda on cloth](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_4.5apply_coke_to_rag.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1504113523386.jpeg)
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 woman wiping head light with cloth](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_4.6_buff_out.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1504113514730.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
The headlights are clear and you're ready to hit the road.
![Ways to Clean Up with Soda Clear Lights car headlights](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_4.7_clear_lights.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1504113515060.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Grout
Pour soda onto grimy grout.
![Ways to Clean with Soda Pour pouring soda on grout](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_coke-on-grout.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1505128014664.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Use an old toothbrush to scrub the grout.
![Ways to Clean Up With Soda Grout toothbrush scrubbing grout](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_scrub-coke.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1505128037649.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Wipe the tile and grout clean with a microfiber cloth.
![Ways to Clean with Soda Wipe wiping tile with blue towel](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_wipe-coke.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1505128052083.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Stains
Pre-soak tough stains with soda.
![Ways to Clean with Soda Stains cleaning stain off of a shirt](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2017/8/29/1/Original_Loch-and-Key_EDI_600_coke-on-stain.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.347.85.suffix/1505128031211.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
Gently rub clothing with a microfiber towel to help loosen the stain. Wash and dry as normal.