Protecting Plants from Pests To preserve garden crops, it is not necessary to use expensive chemicals. A roll of foil is enough. Attach strips to the trunk or branches of trees — mice and birds will avoid your "farm". The rustling and shine of the foil act as a deterrent to animals. Ironing from Both Sides Ironing is a tedious process. To save time, place a sheet of foil on the ironing board, and put the item that needs to be ironed on top. The foil will heat up from the iron, helping to smooth out wrinkles from both sides at once. Sharpening Scissors A rusty and dull blade can be easily sharpened without using force or special devices. Take a sheet of aluminum foil and cut it into several strips. During the process, the blade will sharpen against the metal surface. Burn Protection Unpleasant situations can happen in the kitchen to anyone. If you accidentally get burned, wrap the affected area in aluminum foil with the shiny side in and hold it for 20 minutes. The foil helps relieve pain and reduces inflammation. However, for serious injuries, it is better to seek medical help. Improving Wi-Fi Router Signal Aluminum foil is often used by radio technicians when working with radio equipment. At home, this item can help boost the router signal: cut a rectangular piece (10 x 15 cm) and attach it to the back of the transmitter. The shape should be curved, with the shiny side facing inward. Cleaning Silver Wrap a bowl in aluminum foil, pour in warm water, and dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda. Stir and place the silver jewelry in it. Wait 15 minutes, remove the items, and rinse under running water. Polish with a soft cloth and wear with pleasure! Keeping Bananas Fresh Banana peels start to blacken and develop brown spots after 2-3 days. To preserve this healthy product, wrap the top of the fruit in foil — this will extend its shelf life by a couple more days. Protecting Dishes and Cookware from Burning Place a sheet of foil inside the frying pan, fry an egg or something else, like meat. After such cooking, the cookware will not need washing, and the dish will turn out to be dietary (cooked without added oil). Moving Furniture A piece of foil placed under the legs of a dresser or cabinet will help move heavy furniture effortlessly — the metal surface will create the necessary glide. Protecting the Oven from Grease No one likes to scrub burnt grease from the walls and bottom of the oven. Cover the exposed parts with aluminum foil — cleaning will have to be done less often.
