Foil Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

 Kitchen Magic

• Leftovers & Storage – The classic: wrap food to keep it fresh and contain odors.
• Sharpen Scissors – Fold foil a few times and snip through it—dull blades come back to life.
• DIY Funnel – No funnel? Roll foil into a cone shape and pour away.

 Cleanup Hero

• Scrubbers – Crumple foil into a ball to tackle stuck-on gunk in pans or on the grill.
• Rust Remover – Dip foil in water and rub it on rusty tools or bike parts—it really works.
• Shiny Silverware – Line a bowl with foil, add hot water and baking soda, and soak tarnished silver for a sparkle boost.

 Laundry Room Hacks

• Static-Free Clothes – Toss a crumpled foil ball in the dryer instead of dryer sheets.
• Faster Ironing – Slip foil under your ironing board cover—the reflective heat presses both sides of your clothes at once.

Household Helpers

• Painting Protector – Wrap foil under chair or table legs to catch stray paint drips.
• Soap Saver – Keep the bottom of a bar of soap wrapped in foil to stop it from turning mushy.

⚠️ A Few Safety Notes

• Never put foil in the microwave—it sparks.
• Don’t line the bottom of your oven with foil, as it can damage heating elements.
• Avoid wrapping acidic foods (like tomatoes, vinegar, or citrus) in foil, since it can react with the metal.