Aluminum foil is used to cover kitchen surfaces, wrap food, and cook some meals, but have you ever used it in a washing machine?

In a report published by the French "Sante Blas magazine", author Lawrence O says that putting a ball of aluminum foil in the washing machine helps to clean and maintain clothes better.

According to the writer, it is enough to put 2 or 3 balls of aluminum foil the size of a tennis ball in the washing machine when washing clothes to achieve the desired.

  • Elimination of static electricity

Clothes, especially those made of synthetic fabrics, produce electrical charges, and aluminum helps absorb static electricity from washing and cleans clothes more efficiently.

Aluminum balls can also be used in the dryer to remove static electricity from clothes, and dry laundry faster.

When clothes are in the dryer, they rub against each other, exchange electrons, and may stick together due to the attraction of opposing electrical charges.

In this case, the aluminum balls help to release static electricity and keep the pieces separate while drying.

  • cleaner wash

Aluminum helps clean clothes better by removing tough stains.

You don't have to worry about placing the balls, the aluminum will not scratch the washer drum and will not damage the laundry, and this method is inexpensive, because the ball itself can be used for 6 months.

Aluminum foil can be used as a sponge to clean pans and other kitchen utensils (Shutterstock)

Here are other uses for aluminum foil

  • Make ironing easier

Aluminum foil can be placed under the cover of the ironing board, as this will help absorb the heat and make the ironing process easier.

  • Iron cleaning

To clean the surface of the iron from traces of lime, you can wipe the iron with aluminum foil, or put aluminum foil on the ironing board and sprinkle a little salt and then pass the iron to clean it.

  • Fryer cleaning

Aluminum foil can be used as a sponge to clean the pan and other kitchen utensils, as it makes it easier to remove accumulated stains and dirt.

  • polishing tableware

If your spoons and forks have lost their luster due to a buildup of lime deposits, use an aluminum ball to clean them, and they will become shinier, while removing rust particles.