For some reason, this question is coming up again and again lately. We have already looked at some of the homemade tests that women try instead of using a pharmacy test, including using bleach or boiling your urine. Now people are asking about using vinegar, cleaning products like Pine Sol, or even Coca Cola as a pregnancy test.
These tests are all the same as the previous ones we explored. They use the chemical agent in conjunction with your urine in order to get a specific reaction.
IMPORTANT: Homemade pregnancy tests have no validity and cannot scientifically prove that you are pregnant. To confirm pregnancy, it’s necessary to perform a test that specifically looks for hCG – either in your urine or in your blood.
How to do these homemade pregnancy tests
Since we’ve had so many requests about these homemade pregnancy tests, we decided to show you exactly how to do them. However, it’s important to remember that these are based on theories and myths, and not on scientific facts.
If you want to give them a try, just remember that these tests are good for a laugh and not to be taken seriously.
Pregnancy test using vinegar
In order to perform the test, you’ll need the following:
- 1 transparent plastic cup
- 1 wooden toothpick or disposable spoon
- 2 tablespoons of vinegar
Collect your urine in the cup. Add the vinegar straight away and stir with the toothpick or spoon. If the solution foams and changes color, the result is said to be positive.
Pregnancy test with Pine Sol
Perform the test in exactly the same way as you would with the vinegar. The chemicals in the cleaning product should cause your urine to change color if you are pregnant. If no change occurs, the result is considered negative.
Coca Cola pregnancy test
For this test, take two cups or containers. One is for collecting your urine and the other is for the Coca Cola. Add your collected urine to the fizzy drink and watch for the reaction. The solution should immediately start bubbling with a layer of froth forming at the top if you are pregnant. If neither of these reactions happen, the result is negative.
Toothpaste pregnancy test
For this one, you need a container with a lid and white toothpaste. Colored toothpaste could distort the results since you are looking for a color change in your urine.
Once you’ve collected your urine in the container, add a small amount of the toothpaste and then close the lid on the container. Leave it standing still for a period of time and then remove the lid. If the urine has gone blue or blue-green, the result is positive. If the urine becomes milky white or foamy, then it is negative.
Using the vinegar test or any of these other homemade pregnancy tests can be fun if you don’t take them seriously. It’s important to remember that these tests are not scientific and will not give you reliable results.
The best option is to get a test from your pharmacy or go to your doctor for a beta-hCG blood test. These are far more reliable and will give you a definitive result if you take them after enough time has passed.
Readers’ questions:
Is there a homemade pregnancy test that really works?
None of these homemade tests can be considered reliable at all. While they can be good for a laugh, it’s best to buy a test from a pharmacy or, even better, go to your doctor for a blood test.