Aluminium foil

While we’re on the topic of aluminium foil, did you know that there is no reason whatsoever for one side of the foil being shiny and the other being dull? A lot of people think there’s a difference between the two sides, but that turns out not to be true. It’s been said that the dull side is a better conductor because the surface is flatter. That would mean the shiny side retains heat better, making it more useful when preparing meat or fish in the oven. It might sound credible, but it’s not true at all! One side being dull and the other shiny is simply a result of the manufacturing process. That’s all!

Using aluminium foil in the washing machine or tumble dryer isn’t harmful to the machines. Your clothes won’t be static anymore, because the foil will absorb all of the electric charge. That means your clothes will be less prone to fluff and dirt clinging to it.

Aluminium ball

One of the tips they give us is putting a ball of aluminium foil in the dryer along with your wet laundry. You can use this ball of aluminium foil instead of dryer sheets in case you’ve run out, or just want a cheap alternative. Make three balls out of the foil that are all about the size of your hand. Add these to your clothes in the tumble dryer and just put it on the programme you normally use. The balls are suited to be used multiple times and don’t need to be thrown away right away. You can use the same ball for up to 6 months if you’ve tightly wrapped it into a ball.

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