You may think it’s a waste to pour beer into the toilet, but its practical applications will make you think otherwise.
Beer is made from ingredients such as water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. During production, adjuncts like corn, rice, or other flavor-enhancing agents may be added. Aside from being a popular beverage, beer has numerous useful purposes in our daily lives.
Pouring beer into the toilet is surprisingly effective, despite seeming wasteful.
Cleans and adds shine to the toilet
You can directly pour beer into the toilet bowl or on the floor, let it sit for about 30 minutes, then scrub with a brush and flush. Beer effectively removes stains and adds a shiny touch to your toilet. It also disinfects, removing germs and leaving a pleasant, natural scent.
Beer has some surprising alternative uses.
Fabric softener
Due to its protein content, beer can act as a natural fabric softener and color restorer. Soak your clothes in beer for about an hour, then rinse them with clean water. This process will leave your garments soft and looking brand new.
Insect repellent
Beer can effectively trap insects like flies and green bottles. Pour some beer into a glass, cover it with foil, and poke a few small holes. The aroma will attract insects, and once they’re inside, they won’t be able to escape.
Cleans your refrigerator
If your fridge has an unpleasant odor, beer can come to the rescue. Soak a soft cloth in beer and use it to wipe down the interior of your fridge. Beer will neutralize odors and leave your refrigerator smelling fresh.
Keeps flowers fresh
To prevent freshly cut flowers from wilting, mix a little beer with cold water and use this mixture to hydrate your flowers. This will keep them looking vibrant and prevent stem rot.
Metal polisher
Beer’s mildly acidic nature makes it ideal for polishing metal objects. Pour some beer on a cloth and rub it on metal surfaces or soak the items in beer for a few minutes. Then, dry them with a clean cloth to reveal a shiny, as-good-as-new finish.