During some of the colder winter nights, we all wish that the radiator could give out even just a bit more heat. It’s already quite an expensive device, so not having all the heat you need is an even bigger disappointment. Apparently, you can actually make radiators much more efficient without costing a single dollar more, simply by using some aluminum foil.
All you have to do is to take some aluminum foil and put a sheet of it between the radiator and your wall. Make sure that the aluminum is firmly taped to the wall and perhaps even bend its edges so that it boxes or points towards the rest of the room. This will reflect the heat into the open area of your room and double its strength!
Fix Holes in Clothes With Aluminum
Some parents choose to throw out ripped clothes and just buy new ones. This can get expensive very quickly, especially if the rips keep occurring. Other parents prefer to solve this problem with their hands and attempt to sew the rip back together using a thread and needle. The problem with this solution is that you sometimes stitch your child's clothes to the ironing board while trying to fix them.
One way aluminum can solve this problem is by placing a small piece of it just under the hole, which will usually help you to avoid the fabric getting stuck to itself or anything else. Even tailors can benefit from the wonders of aluminum foil!
Make Your Soap Last Longer
Keeping your hands clean and knowing you're doing your best to stay as clean as possible is always a great feeling, regardless of who you are. The only problem is that those soaps don’t last long.
Simply place a sheet of aluminum foil under your soap bar and it will help soak up a lot of the particles that usually rub off the bar. This will definitely save you money on those precious soap bars, especially if you buy them at one of those expensive organic shops.
Create Your Own Cookie Designs
When kids and parents think about something fun to do together that's both nourishing and creative, the first thing they often think of is baking cookies. Everyone loves cooking and there are so many options out there! Different flavors, different colors, and of course, different shapes. Most people have some cookie cutters around the house but the options are still quite limited.
Kids are so creative and if there's one creative outlet that's yummier than the rest, it's aluminum foil cookie cutters. Use aluminum foil to design your own cookie cutters by taking a thin strip of aluminum foil and folding it in half. Then bend it until you get any shape of cookie you dream of. Trust us, the kids will love it!
Light Up Your Cupboards and Corners
There are many areas and drawers in your kitchen (and house) that receive no light due to being too deep or too far in corners that we can’t reach. One of the most interesting things that aluminum foil can do is make hidden or far-off surfaces a lot brighter than they seem and keep cockroaches away at the same time.
Try this: next time you open one of these deep cupboards, place some aluminum foil on their bottoms and watch how the light reflected by the Aluminum will illuminate the entire space. As we've shared earlier, this is only one of the ways you can use aluminum foil in some crafty lighting strategies around your kitchen and house.