Unleash the power of aluminum foil: eight unexpected uses from sharpening scissors to dishwasher hacks

What are the uses of aluminum foil? Contrary to common perception, aluminum foil has many more uses apart from its kitchen applications. It can speed up laundry processes, aid in thorough cleaning of the bathroom and kitchen, sharpen scissors, and even impart changes to our laundry routine.

The eight practical applications of aluminum foil. First, ironing. Remove the cover from your ironing board. Spread the aluminum foil over the board before replacing the cover. This will make your ironing process much faster and easier.

The second way to use aluminum foil is for cleaning. Soak a bundle of aluminum foil in water to clean faucets or sinks. Owing to its texture, the foil is effectively able to clean even the most stubborn dirt.

The third method involves the dishwasher. Form a ball of aluminum foil, place it in the dishwasher, and set it to wash as usual. This makes dishes and cutlery sparkle. 

Another clever use of aluminum foil is to deter a cat from jumping onto the kitchen counter. Owing to the rustling sound that aluminum foil makes, the cat will be afraid and will possibly refrain from climbing onto the furniture.

The fifth purpose of aluminum foil is to sharpen scissors. Merely running the dull scissors over the foil will help in sharpening them. The details can be seen in the attached video.

Aluminum foil in the washing machine helps reduce static cling. Roll a bundle of this material into a ball, toss it in the drum, start the machine, and voila!

Aluminum foil in a pot! This unconventional method works perfectly for indoor plants. To do this, wrap foil around a stick, and position it so that our plant will be illuminated from all sides. Try it!

The final method involves putting foil in the sink. Form it into a cup shape at the bottom of the sink, then pour the residual hot or cooled oil into it. Wrap it into a ball and dispose of it. Just like that, our pipes are safe!