1 / 8Alka-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.
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