Aluminium Foil Hacks for Kitchen & Home
Aluminium foil isn’t just for wrapping leftovers—it’s a multitool in your home. Try these ten clever hacks to save time, effort, and money:
Sharpen Your Scissors — Fold foil into a tight strip and snip through it 10–15 times. The foil’s abrasive surface sharpens dull blades instantly.
DIY Grill Wind Guard — Bend a strip of foil into a U-shape and stand it around your outdoor grill’s burners to block gusts and keep heat consistent.
Protect Pie Crust Edges — Wrap a ring of foil around the crust during baking, then remove for the last 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.
Static-Free Drying — Crumple foil into a ball and add it to your dryer to reduce static cling—an eco-friendly alternative to chemical sheets.
Easy Paint Tray Cleanup — Line your paint trays with foil before you start. When you’re done painting, simply peel out the foil and toss.
Keep Celery Crunchy — Wrap celery stalks loosely in foil (not plastic) and store upright. The foil locks in moisture while letting gas escape.
Scrub Cast-Iron Pans — Use a ball of foil in place of steel wool to scrub cast-iron pans without stripping the seasoning layer.
Reheat Pizza Perfectly — Fold the crust edge over a fold of foil and bake at 180 °C for 5 minutes—your pizza reheats with a crispy base.
Polish Silverware — Line a bowl with foil, add hot water and baking soda, then soak tarnished silver pieces for 5 minutes.
Garden Bird Deterrent — Hang strips of foil from fruit trees—moving in the breeze, the reflective surface keeps birds away.