Car experts claim fridge staple item can remove rust in seconds
Rust is an inevitable consequence of leaving metal objects out in the rain, and it's something that can impact everything from barbecue sets to our cars. And if you notice rust starting to form on your vehicle, you'll want to do something about it quickly, as leaving it to fester could mean expensive bills if entire panels of your car's body need to be replaced.
Thankfully though, there are cheaper ways to tackle rust, as motoring experts shared an easy hack that can remove rust from your car in no time - using just one popular drink that you probably already have in your fridge. All you need, according to the experts, is a bottle of Coca-Cola and a sponge.
Coca-Cola can help combat rust (stock photo) (PA)Motoring fanatics at Motor Biscuit said the best variety of the fizzy drink to use is actually Diet Coke because it means you won't have to worry about a build-up of residual sugar on your car. They also said the drink is easier to use as a cleaning product once it's a little bit flat so that it doesn't immediately fizz up during the cleaning process.
The experts said that Diet Coke works because it is a carbonate, which directly tackles the metal oxides found in the rust. Coca-Cola also contains small amounts of citric acid which can help remove stains, while the phosphoric acid gives the drink a rust-busting power tough enough to tackle the rust on cars.
Diet Coke can be purchased from most shops, and a 2-litre bottle from Asda will set you back £2. You can also try using own brand versions of the popular drink in order to cut costs, as a 2-litre bottle of Asda's own Diet Cola costs just 65p. From Tesco, the branded Diet Coke is £1.99 - or two for £3.50 with a Tesco Clubcard - while their own brand is also 65p.
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According to the RAC, the parts of a car most prone to going rusty include the frame rails, wheel wells, exhausts, and suspension, and it can be spotted by checking for signs of bubbles under the paint, as this indicates the paint has lost contact with the panel underneath due to water and air getting in between them.
The car experts say that you can help prevent rust in the first place by making sure to regularly rinse and dry your vehicle, especially if you live near the sea or have been driving in adverse weather conditions that could kickstart the rusting process. You should also consider adding a coat of wax to your car to protect the paintwork, as well as regularly using an oil product such as WD40 to "drive out moisture from hinges, joints and other hard-to-reach areas".
Meanwhile, it was previously suggested by fans of Mrs Hinch that you can also use cola to banish stubborn brown limescale from your toilet. At the time, Coca-Cola released a statement urging fans to stick to traditional cleaning products.
They said: "Rumour-mongers have claimed that Coca‑Cola, due to its acidic nature, can be used to clean toilets and corroded car batteries, loosen rusted bolts and remove rust spots from car bumpers, get rid of grease from clothing and clean road haze from windshields. It's true there is a small amount of edible acid present in Coca‑Cola - just as there is in many foods and drinks. And it's quite possible that this edible acid could do the things the rumour-mongers claim. But we wouldn't recommend using it for any of these purposes. Just stick to regular cleaning products."
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