Aluminum Foil Hacks: All the Ways That This Foil Can Change Your Life

Did you know that aluminum is one of the very few metals that comes from the crust of the earth? Aluminum forms about 1.59% of the Earth and about 8.3% of the Earth’s crust. No wonder people started using it by the 5th century, although they didn’t know much about it at the time.

Putting historical facts aside, aluminum has a wide range of uses. You might have grown up thinking aluminum foil could only be used in the kitchen to cover up leftovers, but the truth is that this miracle foil can be used in many, many additional ways.

Now, this isn’t your typical article on basic “hacks” for a product. Rather, this is a full-blown list of all the things you can do with this ultra-handy kitchen staple. So without further ado, be prepare to be impressed and excited, as you learn about the many ways that aluminum foil can make your life easier, all while saving you a boatload of money…

Fresh Bananas Anyone?

Did you know that the banana is the only fruit that never faces an insect attack? But it contains high amounts of reacting agents that make it prone to rapid decaying. Strangely, aluminum foil can slow down its rotting process by breaking the air contact. Putting aluminum around its top stem will slow down the process of decay. The foil will slow the reaction enough for you to enjoy the stash of bananas for days, even a week or more.

Random banana facts: did you know that bananas float in water because they are less dense in comparison? Bananas are also one of the most popular fruits in America. Oh, and bananas may be considered a mood enhancer because they contain amino acid, tryptophan, and Vitamin B6 which help the body produce serotonin.