What can alka seltzer be used for

Alka-Seltzer can be used for more than just calming an upset stomach and heartburn. So check out these 8 clever uses for Alka-Seltzer around your home.

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Clean Your Coffeemaker

Fill your percolator or the water chamber of your drip coffeemaker with water and plop in four Alka-Seltzer tablets. When the Alka-Seltzer has dissolved, put the coffeemaker through a brew cycle to clean the tubes. Rinse the chamber out two or three times, then run a brew cycle with plain water before making coffee. Plus, check out these 23 secret cleaning tips from the pros.

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Clean Glass Cookware

Say so long to scouring those stubborn stains off your ovenproof glass cookware. Just fill the container with water, add up to six Alka-Seltzer tablets, and let it soak for an hour. The stains should easily scrub away.

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Clean Your Toilet

The citric acid in Alka-Seltzer combined with its fizzing action is an effective toilet bowl cleaner. Simply drop a couple of tablets into the bowl and find something else to do for 20 minutes or so. When you return, a few swipes with a toilet brush will leave your bowl gleaming.

Plus, check out these 13 tricks for cleaning a bathroom faster and better.

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Clean Jewelry

Drop your dull-looking jewelry in a glass of fizzing Alka-Seltzer for a couple of minutes. It will sparkle and shine when you pull it out. Plus, check out these clever places to hide your valuable jewelry here.

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Unclog a Drain

Drain clogged again? Get almost instant relief: Drop a couple of Alka-Seltzer tablets down the opening, then pour in a cup of vinegar. Wait a few minutes and then run the hot water at full force to clear the clog. This is also a good way to eliminate kitchen drain odors.

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Soothe Insect Bites

Mosquito or other insect bite driving you nuts? To ease the itch, drop two Alka-Seltzer tablets in half a glass of water. Dip a cotton ball in the glass and apply it to the bite. Caution: Don’t do this if you are allergic to aspirin, which is a key ingredient in Alka-Seltzer.

Originally Published: March 04, 2019

What symptoms does Alka

What is Alka-Seltzer used for?.
Heartburn, indigestion, and sour stomach with headache, body aches, or pain..
Upset stomach with headache..
Headache, body aches, and pain alone..

When should you not use Alka

You should not use this medicine if you have an active stomach ulcer or any kind of bleeding problem. You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to aspirin, caffeine, or any other ingredients listed on the package label. You should not use this medicine during the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Can I use Alka

The citric acid in Alka-Seltzer combined with its fizzing action is an effective toilet bowl cleaner. Simply drop a couple of tablets into the bowl and find something else to do for 20 minutes or so. When you return, a few swipes with a toilet brush will leave your bowl gleaming.

Is Alka

Is Alka-Seltzer the same as baking soda? Not exactly. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) does not contain anhydrous citric acid, the main active ingredient in Alka-Seltzer effervescent tablets that relieve heartburn and acid indigestion.