Secret Ways to Use Aluminum Foil That Not Many People Are Aware Of!

Aluminum foil is often used for wrapping food and covering baking trays. Did you know it has many other unexpected uses at home? This flexible material can help with many common problems that most people are unaware of. Here are some unexpected ways to use aluminum foil that you might find surprising!

Sharpen your scissors.

If your scissors are becoming blunt, don’t rush to purchase a new pair. Just fold a piece of tin foil a few times and then cut through it with your scissors. Cutting the foil sharpens the blades and makes them work better again.

2. Tip for Ironing

Are you tired of spending too much time ironing? Make ironing faster by putting aluminum foil under your ironing board cover. The shiny material bounces heat onto the cloth, helping wrinkles vanish quickly and cutting down on ironing time.

3. Clean dishes and cookware.

Difficult dirt on your cooking pots and pans can be hard to remove. Crumple a piece of aluminum foil and use it to scrub. It is very helpful for cast iron pots or baking sheets that tend to have food stuck to them.

4. Repair Loose Batteries

If the batteries in your remote control or flashlight are not fitting well and not connecting, you can use a small folded piece of aluminum foil to fix the problem. This helps make sure the battery connects correctly and works well.

Get rid of rust.

You can easily get rid of rust on tools or metal surfaces by using aluminum foil. Soak the foil in water or vinegar and then scrub it on the rusty spot. The foil works like a gentle scrubber, easily removing the rust and making your tools look brand new.

6. Do not let pets climb on the furniture.

If your pets keep jumping on furniture, you can use aluminum foil to stop them. Put pieces of foil in the places where you don’t want your pets to go. The noise and feeling of the aluminum foil will stop them from jumping on your sofas or beds.
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