Aluminum foil isn’t just for wrapping your leftovers!
It has lots of uses that no one knows about.
And many are not related to cooking. The tips with aluminum foil are amazing.
Some even talk about the benefits of aluminum foil.
Maybe you’ve heard of people using it to wrap their feet in aluminum foil?
For what ? Because it is said to have anti-inflammatory properties.
After discovering all these uses, you will no longer look at your aluminum foil the same way!
Here are 19 uses for aluminum foil that everyone should know. Look :
1. Keeps your pans clean:
Aluminum foil is perfect for keeping pots and your oven clean. Simply place a layer of aluminum foil in your dish to prevent the chicken from sticking.
Wondering how to protect the oven from splashes?
To prevent the juicy meat from splashing, place aluminum foil on the dish. Also place a layer on the bottom rack of the oven to catch the grease.
This is the simplest solution to avoid splashing!
2. Makes your silverware shine:
Place aluminum foil in the bottom of a saucepan and fill it with cold water. Add about 2 teaspoons of salt and place your silverware in the solution. After 2 to 3 minutes, rinse and dry.
3. Extends the life of steel wool:
I love using steel wool to shine my pans, but I have the impression that it rusts very quickly. Worse still, rust also tends to stain around the sink…
After using your scraper, place it on a slightly crumpled piece of aluminum. This will extend its lifespan and prevent rust from developing.
4. Cleans Your Pans:
Note that you can use aluminum foil to clean the pans. Just scrunch it up and scrape with it. Easy, right?
5. Protects your sofa from cats and dogs:
Do you want to encourage your pets to avoid certain areas of the house? If your pet has taken up residence on a sofa or armchair that you love, cover the seat with aluminum foil for a few days.
The noise from aluminum irritates cats and dogs and makes them run away. Also wrap the legs of your chairs to discourage the cat from scratching or teething on them.
It’s great protection that doesn’t cost much!
6. Removes static electricity:
Here’s a great laundry tip. Instead of using expensive drying sails, use aluminum foil.
Make a ball of foil and throw it in the dryer. Your clothes will come out static-free. Practical, right?
7. Allows you to iron twice as fast:
Place a piece of aluminum foil under your ironing board cover. When you press the iron on the garment, the heat will be reflected by the aluminum on the other side.
This is particularly effective with pants and shirt sleeves, because it allows you to iron both sides in one go! Saving time and energy.
8. Sharpens the scissors:
Fold a piece of foil several times until it is 6 or 8 layers thick. Cut this folded aluminum sheet with your scissors to sharpen them.
9. Protects door handles from paint:
When painting, protect door handles or hinges from splashing. It’s much easier to remove than tape and it doesn’t leave a mark!
10. Protects Plants in Your Garden:
In your garden, protect a shrub from small rodents by wrapping the young trunk with aluminum. Your plant is protected without using chemical repellents.
11. Keeps celery and broccoli longer:
Did you know that you can keep celery and broccoli for more than 4 weeks using aluminum foil?
Yes, and what’s more, it’s very simple! Simply wrap the celery or broccoli in foil and put it in the fridge.
12. Improves Wi-Fi range:
Having trouble getting the Wi-Fi signal at home? This is normal if your modem is against the wall or in a corner.
To improve signal reception, take a piece of cardboard and wrap it with aluminum foil. All you have to do is position the cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil behind the box.
13. Removes rust from chrome
Are you looking for a tip to remove rust from chrome? The aluminum foil is still there to help you. To do this, fold a sheet of aluminum foil in 4, put Diet Coke on it and rub the chrome with it.
14. Protects Your Toothbrush While Traveling:
When you go on vacation, you don’t necessarily have storage for your toothbrush. The trick is to wrap your toothbrush directly in aluminum foil.
15. Cleans the barbecue grills:
Is your barbecue grill all black and dirty? Take a piece of aluminum foil and make a ball out of it. Light your barbecue to heat the grill, as the heat makes cleaning easier. Turn off the barbecue and scrub with the aluminum ball.
16. Prevents the ice cube tray from sticking to the walls of the freezer:
Does your ice cube tray tend to stick in the freezer because of ice? The trick is to place aluminum foil in your freezer before storing your ice cube tray inside. The result is magical, it no longer sticks!
17. Easily cleans a burnt gratin dish:
Is your gratin dish burnt? Put water and dishwashing liquid in it. Make a ball of aluminum and rub in the burnt food. Burnt food will go away effortlessly.
18. Protects the paint tray:
To avoid spending 3 hours trying to clean your paint tray, cover it with aluminum foil before painting. Once finished, all you have to do is remove the aluminum to clean it in 2 seconds.
19. Amplifies the light of a lamp:
Does your lamp not diffuse enough light for your liking? You can easily increase its intensity by lining the inside of the lampshade with aluminum.
20. Prevents the gas stove from getting dirty:
Tired of cleaning your gas stove every time you cook? The trick is to line the gas stove with aluminum foil, cutting out the appropriate holes for the cooking plates. Finished cleaning!
Result
And there you have it, now you know all the amazing uses of aluminum foil 
If you no longer have any at home, it’s high time to buy some!
The only downside to aluminum foil is that it is not easy to store. Luckily, we also have a tip for that here.
Your turn…
And you, what is your favorite use of aluminum? Do you know any others like putting them on the windows? Or put it around your feet?