10 Club Soda Tips That Prove It’s As Useful As Ever

When I think about old folk remedies, club soda is one of the first items to come to mind, because it seems like people say you can use it for just about anything! I’m not a big fan of it as a drink though, so I don’t usually have any on hand, but I figured it was high time I bought some so I could put some of those remedies to the test.

But before we jump in… what exactly is club soda, anyway?

Club soda is just carbonated water, more or less, like seltzer water or sparkling water, but it often has added minerals that set it apart from run-of-the-mill carbonated water. Between its carbonation and mineral content, club soda is a surprisingly useful substance that can do more than just quench your thirst!

10 Uses For Club Soda

1. Jewelry Cleaner

Soak your jewelry in a small bowl of club soda overnight, and the bubbles will help loosen any grimy bits. In the morning, rinse the jewelry and buff to a shine with a soft, clean cloth.

2. Windshield Gunk Remover

Tar, sap, bird poop, bug splatters… there are a lot of sticky messes that end up on your car windshield! Club soda can help break down those sticky messes and make them easier to wipe away.

3. Hair Protector

Pool water can cause discoloration to your hair, especially if your hair is color-treated. Use a can of club soda to rinse your hair after a swim to help protect it from discoloration.

4. Soothe An Upset Stomach

Sipping on club soda can help calm an upset stomach in two ways. First, the sodium bicarbonate in club soda can help neutralize stomach acid, and second, the carbonation encourages burping, which can help relieve some of the pressure in your stomach.

5. Rust Remover

To help remove rust, soak the rusty object in club soda for an hour or two. The bubbling action of the carbonation will help loosen up the rust and make it easier to remove.

6. Countertop Cleaner

Use club soda and a soft, clean cloth to clean countertops, porcelain, and all kinds of surfaces in your home. Not only does the club soda clean well, but it leaves behind a great shine, too!

7. Pan Saver

There’s nothing worse than trying to scrub a stubborn, cooked-on mess from a pot or pan. Do a soak with club soda to make it easier! While the pot or pan is still warm, pour club soda into the pan and let it soak for a few hours. When you return, the mess should be much easier to clean!

8. Feed Your Plants

Club soda’s added minerals makes it a great food source for plants! Let a can or cup of club soda go flat, then use it to water your houseplants. Do this once a week to give your houseplants a nutritional boost!

9. Extra Fluffy Foods

Use club soda in place of water for foods that could use an extra boost of fluffiness, like pancakes, waffles, tempura batter, omelets, and more!

10. Stain Pre-Treater

Club soda is well known for its stain removing abilities. Dab club soda onto a stain with a clean cloth to help absorb the stain before washing the item.

How else do you use club soda around the house?