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9. Other Uses for Tonic Water

Tonic water has many practical uses. A simple 2 to 1 mixture of water and tonic water prolongs the life of freshly cut flowers. The sugar provides food, and the quinine is a natural preservative. For fresh stains on carpets or clothing, add a bit of tonic water and let the carbonation lift the stain. It’s also good for loosening rusty bolts and cleaning glass.

lift stains loosen rusty bolts Jan Hakan Dahlstrom / Getty Images

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