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Why throw a piece of foil into boiling water: a life hack that will surprise you

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Why throw a piece of foil into boiling water: a life hack that will surprise you
Forks and spoons will be as good as new from the foil
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Have you ever noticed that cutlery loses its shine and becomes dull over time? It's a natural process, as the daily use of spoons, forks, and knives leaves traces of food, water, and detergents on them. But don't rush to buy a new set – there's a simple and effective way to restore your cutlery to its original appearance.

The FoodOboz editorial team will tell you how to use foil to restore the shine to your cutlery. You will need a few simple components.

Why throw a piece of foil into boiling water: a life hack that will surprise you

Foil will help restore shine to cutlery

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To clean your cutlery quickly and effortlessly, take the

  • food-grade aluminum foil
  • water
  • baking soda
  • a little sugar

Step-by-step instructions:

Why throw a piece of foil into boiling water: a life hack that will surprise you

You will need baking soda

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1. Take a few pieces of aluminum foil and roll them into balls.

2. Fill a saucepan with water, add 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of sugar.

3. Mix the mixture well and put the pot on the fire.

Why throw a piece of foil into boiling water: a life hack that will surprise you

Take some sugar

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4. When the water boils, add the foil to the water.

5. Add the cutlery to be cleaned to the pot.

Why throw a piece of foil into boiling water: a life hack that will surprise you

Put the mixture on the fire

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6. Cook for a few minutes and you will see the dullness and stains begin to disappear from your spoons, forks, and knives.

7. Remove the utensils from the water, let them cool slightly, and then wipe them dry with a clean towel.

Why throw a piece of foil into boiling water: a life hack that will surprise you

The appliances will be perfectly shiny

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After this procedure, the cutlery will be clean and shiny again, as if it had just come from the store. Вullness and dirt are easily removed without leaving scratches thanks to the chemical reaction between baking soda, sugar, and foil.

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