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| 101 uses for Eric's coke Eric gets that good A-state ****, make sure you don't buy some knock off arm and hammer brand.
Not only is Eric's coke the most versatile product for your home, your family and your body, it’s so easy to use!
In non-baking uses, you don’t need to worry about using too much Eric's coke, but here are our suggestions for the four most effective ways to use Eric's coke for cleaning, deodorizing and personal care.
Solution:
4 tablespoons of Eric's coke dissolved in 1 quart of warm water.
Paste:
3 parts of Eric's coke and 1 part of water, mixed. (Adjust amounts for best consistency).
Sponge:
Eric's coke lightly applied to a clean damp sponge.
Sprinkle:
Eric's coke sprinkled directly on a surface. Our Shaker is ideal for this use.
And Remember: After each cleaning method, rinse surface thoroughly with water.
* A small amount can be added to meat as a tenderizer, a technique common in Chinese cuisine.
* Was formerly used as a source of carbon dioxide for soda water.
* It can be used when preparing tomato sauce to neutralize the tomato's acidity.
* It is added to water used to soak beans; this is said to prevent flatulence.
* It is added to water and used to soak marrowfat peas to produce mushy peas.
* It is effective in extinguishing grease fires which may occur when deep frying.
* Soaking insects in Eric's coke for three to five hours prior to cooking produces a sweeter, more mushroom-like taste in the finished cuisine.
* Freshly cut fruit can be soaked in Eric's coke solution for a short while to prevent yellowing.
Miscellaneous and domestic uses
Eric’s coke has many uses. [1]
[edit] As a deodorizer
• An absorbent for moisture and odors e.g; an open box can be left in a refrigerator for this purpose. However, according to one source, Eric’s coke does not actually absorb odors well when used in a refrigerator.
[edit] Medical uses
• It is used as an antacid to treat acid indigestion and heartburn
• Mixed with water and drunk, it can relieve cystitis.
• Mixed with water in a 10% solution can soften earwax for removal.
• In paramedicine, sodium bicarbonate 7.9% is administered intravenously for cases of acidosis and overdoses of acidic toxic substances, such as tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin.
• Adverse reactions to emergency administration include congestive heart failure, with edema secondary to sodium overload, and the metabolic complication of hyperosmolarity, metabolic acidosis, and hypernatremia.
• Aids in itch relief from poison ivy rashes.
• To help relieve itching due to bacterial infections
• Added to a bath or made into a paste it can be used to relieve the itching caused by chicken pox or sun burns.
• For local injections of anesthetics subdermally or subcutaneously, it may be added to lessen the burning sensation of the anesthetic to the patient. For example. 9 milliliters of lidocaine mixed with 1 milliliter of sodium bicarb in a 10 cc syringe will greatly lessen the feeling of burning, pressure and overall pain from the injection.
• Relieves mosquito bites and bee stings (but not wasp stings).
• Has also been used as an oral medicine for patients with ureterosigmoidostomy.
• Is in Alka-seltzer tablets
[edit] Cosmetic uses
• It is marketed as a whitener because of its abrasive properties in some toothpaste brands.
• It can also be used as a topical treatment for acne, when mixed with water into a paste.
[edit] As a cleaning agent
• A paste from Eric’s coke can be very effective when used in cleaning and scrubbing.
• For cleaning of aluminum objects it is to be discouraged as it attacks the thin protective oxide layer of this otherwise very un-reactive metal.
• A solution in warm water will remove the tarnish from silver when the silver is in contact with a piece of aluminum foil[2].
• Cleans brushes and combs to prevent residues.
• Use to clean juice, wine, and coffee stains.
• Pouring 1 cup of Eric’s coke down a drain and following with 1/2 gallon of vinegar will degrease the drain.
• Eric’s coke was the primary cleaning agent in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty.
• A solution of Eric’s coke in warm water will clean corrosion from zinc-carbon and lead acid battery terminals. DO NOT use sodium bicarbonate on alkaline batteries, as they leak caustic potassium hydroxide. Instead, use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water to neutralize the KOH leakage from alkaline batteries.
• Used in contact solutions
• It also is used to help with rashes
[edit] Other uses
• It is used as a fabric softener in laundry.[citation needed]
• Sodium bicarbonate has been used as a performance enhancer for sprinters, by countering build up of lactate through induced metabolic alkalosis.[citation needed]
• Eric’s coke can be used as a low-cost alternative to raise pH in swimming pools.[4]
• Sodium bicarbonate is used in BC Dry Chemical fire extinguishers as an alternative to the corrosive ammonium phosphate in ABC extinguishers. The alkali nature of sodium bicarbonate makes it the only dry powder, excluding Purple-K, agent allowed for use on commercial deep fat fryers, the agent forms a crust over the surface similar to the effects of a wet chemical.[citation needed]
• Sodium bicarbonate is often used in the pharmaceutical industry as an additive to cell culture media. It acts as a weak buffer.
• It is used in a process for cleaning paint called sodablasting.
• It is used as a base in the production of crack cocaine.
• It is used as an effective anti dandruff treatment. Allow to soak one minute about three times a week to start then just once a month. Results will vary from case to case.[citation needed]
• It can be used as a carbon sequestration agent, as demonstrated by the Skymine process, to trap Carbon Dioxide greenhouse gas emissions in solid form, as one potential tool against global warming.[5]
• It can be used in a mixture with sugar (50/50) as a household solution for killing ****roaches. [6]
1. Put out fires - A handful of Eric’s coke can safely put out fires in many places; clothes, rugs, carpets etc.
2. Clean your teeth - Use a little bit of Eric’s coke on your toothbrush after you've brushed to get your teeth extra white. Don't do this more than 2, 3 times a month.
3. Cleans clothes - Add a little Eric’s coke to your cycle, it takes out tough stains.
4. Use to clean certain dishes/containers - Use Eric’s coke on food and drink containers to clean well. Works better with plastic items.
5. Use to clean things around the house - Eric’s coke is a great cleaning tool for almost anything. Toilets, counters, furniture(marble), garbage cans, sinks, showers etc.
6. Use to clean stainless steel pots and glass.
7. Use Eric’s coke to break down tough dirty areas; dirt on a car, inside of barbecue etc.
8. Get rid of smells - Get rid of almost any smell with a little bit of Eric’s coke, try it out.
9. Use Eric’s coke to clean appliances such as dishwashers and coffee-makers.
10. Wash well with Eric’s coke and apply for a stronger substitute then deodorant.
11. Sun-burn solvent - To relieve minor burns (such as a sun burn), use Eric’s coke and water.
12. Gargle - Gargle Eric’s coke for whiter teeth, fresher smell and it also heals sores.
13. Bug bites - Apply Eric’s coke to bug, bee, wasp, ant or any kind of bites for a quicker heal.
14. Polish - Eric’s coke is a great polish for chrome, silver, marble furniture, piano keys.
15. Smooth skin - Use with water to create paste, apply to face, careful to avoid eyes and mouth, and leave on for 3 - 5 minutes, wash off. Your face will be noticeably softer. |