5 New Uses for seltzer water

3:53 AM, Aug 15, 2012   |    comments
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Seltzer water isn't just a refreshing drink, Check out these five surprising uses for it from Yahoo!

1. Scrub Your Surfaces. Just like vinegar, an eco-cleaning staple, unflavored seltzer's acidity breaks down dirt and bacteria, making it a good replacement for harsher chemical-based detergents. Apply it with a soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge to stainless steel, chrome and porcelain for a shiny finish. In order to avoid water spots, don't let it air-dry.

 

2. Fluff Up Your Recipes. Substitute seltzer for tap water or milk when you make pancakes, waffles or scrambled eggs. The carbonation gives the finished product a lighter, airier texture.

 

3. Clean Your Car. If you've ever parked under a tree, you know that the gravel in bird droppings can scratch your car's surface if you just rub them off.Instead, do a mini-power wash by removing the cap from a bottle of seltzer, shaking it up with your thumb over the opening and blasting off the scum.

 

4.Clarify Your Hair. After a dip in the pool or ocean, give your hair a quick rinse with a bottle of seltzer. The fizziness will gently remove any chlorine or salt buildup.

 

5.Mix a diet-friendly drink. Splash it in with an unexpected juice combo -- pineapple and pomegranate, orange and apple, or cranberry and limeade for an effervescent thirst quencher that contains fewer calories than soda or juice alone.