Aluminium foil is versatile and should be in every household cupboard. Aluminium foil can be used to keep food fresh or cook it crispy at high heat, but the silver foil can do even more.

 

Fast scissor grinder

Fold a piece of aluminium foil over several times (seven times if possible) and press firmly together. Use blunt scissors to cut through the compact aluminium packet to sharpen the scissors.

How to grow houseplants more evenly

Plants grow in the direction from which most of the light comes, which often means that houseplants grow at an angle. If you line the area around the plant with aluminium foil, the incoming sunlight is reflected from several sides and the plant grows more evenly.

Don't be afraid of wasps in your lemonade

Drinking sweet drinks outside in summer harbours the risk of bees and wasps being attracted and sneaking into the drinking container. To prevent this, cover the glass or cup with aluminium foil and stick a straw through it.