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Make barbecue sauce -

Coke can be used to make a nice barbecue sauce. Recipes are easy to find online.

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Relieve an upset stomach -

Some people swear by it to relieve an upset stomach. Coke has a similar chemical composition to gastric acid, which can help stomach blockages.

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Sepia effect -

Want to give your photos a vintage sepia effect? Soak your black and white photos in Coke!

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Curly hair -

Some people swear by it as a hair product, including British supermodel and 'Insurgent' actress Suki Waterhouse.

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Unclog drains -

If all you have at hand is a can of Coke, try it. The acidity in Coca-Cola can help eliminate grime.

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Use it as a pesticide -

Coca-Cola attract ants, which feed on the larva of pests, making it a cheap and effective way to keep your crops pest-free. Indian farmers have been using this method for a long time.

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Polish jewelry -

Give your old jewelry a new life by cleaning it with Coca-Cola.

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Soothe jellyfish stings -

While more research is needed, a study did find that Coke can be effective in reducing the pain and skin reaction to jellyfish stings.

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Tenderize meat -

A nice Coke marinade can do wonders for your meat. Coca-Cola will tenderize your meat, so just soak it and see for yourself.

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Fertilize plants -

Some plants and flowers, including azaleas and bergenias, can benefit from the acidity of Coke.

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Help relieve asthma symptoms -

Caffeine can help asthma by opening the airways, and, well, Coca-Cola has caffeine!

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Remove blood stains -

Blood is hard to remove from fabrics, but Coca-Cola can be effective in doing so.

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Clean up oil stains -

Coca-Cola contains phosphoric acid, which can be effective in removing oil stains. Soak the stains overnight and let it do its magic.

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Remove paint -

Coke can be great for removing paint from metal. Try it!

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Boost compost -

Coca-Cola can do wonders for your compost. The citric acid in Coke can help speed up the process.

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Remove gum from hair -

The phosphoric acid in Coke helps neutralize the stickiness of the gum, making it easier to remove.

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Windshield defroster -

The acidic nature of Coca-Cola can help make your mornings easier in the winter.

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Clean cast-iron skillets -

Coke can also be used for dishwashing. Things such as cast-iron skillets can be hard to wash, but Coca-Cola can help.

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Remove tile grout -

Just soak it for a few minutes with Coke and it'll work its magic. Scrub and then wipe with a damp cloth.

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Cleaning windows -

The citric acid in Coke can do wonders for window cleaning.

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Loosen rusty bolts -

The phosphoric acid in Coke helps dissolve the rust, so you'll be able to unscrew bolts easily.

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Clean glasses -

Yes, Coke can be used for cleaning eyeglasses too. Just don't forget to rinse them with water afterwards.

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Clean milk stains -

Coca-Cola can help remove milk stains from both fabrics and milk jugs.

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Clean chrome -

Make you car's chrome sparkle again with a bit of Coke. It really works!

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Clean the toilet -

This is yet another well-known use for Coca-Cola. Pour some down your toilet bowl for a deep clean.

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Clean marker stains -

Just soak the stained area and scrub it. It also works with pen marks.

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Clean the bathroom sink -

Coke is great to clean vitreous china surfaces such as bathroom sinks.

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Polish coins -

This is a classic one. So, if you want to make your coins shiny again, soak them in Coke.

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Coca-Cola cake -

There are numerous cake recipes where Coke is a key ingredient!

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See also - Caffeine kicks: Surprising uses for coffee

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