Over time, silver tarnishes and loses its shine due to oxidation. Boiling it with aluminum foil removes the dark tarnish without scrubbing!
How to Do It:
✔ Line the bottom of a pot with aluminum foil.
✔ Fill the pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda & 1 tablespoon of salt.
✔ Drop in your tarnished silver items (spoons, forks, jewelry).
✔ Boil for 5 minutes, then remove and rinse.
✅ Result: Your silverware and jewelry will shine like new!
2️⃣ Remove Stubborn Burnt Food from Pots & Pans 🍳🔥
Burnt food sticks to pots and baking trays and is hard to remove. Boiling water with aluminum foil helps loosen the grime!
How to Do It:
✔ Fill the pot with water and place a crumpled piece of aluminum foil inside.
✔ Bring to a boil for 10 minutes.
✔ Use the warm foil as a gentle scrubber to lift burnt residue.
✅ Result: Stuck-on grease and food will come off effortlessly!
3️⃣ Sharpen Scissors & Knives with Boiling Water & Foil ✂️🔪
Dull kitchen scissors and knives can be restored with this simple trick.
How to Do It:
✔ Cut a sheet of aluminum foil into strips with your dull scissors.
✔ Drop the cut foil pieces into boiling water for 5 minutes.
✔ Remove, dry, and use the scissors again—you’ll notice a sharper edge!
✅ Result: Scissors and knives regain their cutting power!