If you’ve been reading health magazines and websites for any length of time, you’ve most likely read a litany of reasons why soda is bad for you. But the truth is that soda can actually be quite helpful if you don’t pour it down your throat. The video below presents seven great tricks that won’t clog your arteries. Soda can be used to remove chewing gum from any hard surface. It can also help keep flowers looking fresh for longer. And if you want to clean your toilet without getting your hands dirty, soda can help you get the job done in no time!