Two Weird Uses for Aluminum Foil

Aluminum foil is useful in the kitchen, but there are some uses for it that you might not have considered. Here are two to put into good use right away:

1) Polish Chrome: Gently buff chrome surfaces with aluminum foil and water to bring back the awesome shine.

2) Silverware Cleaner: This works if you actually own silverware that's truly sterling silver. It's expensive, it gets tarnished, it's kind of annoying -- but it's really easy to clean with this trick! Line a pan with aluminum foil. Pour in hot water, a dash of salt, and a teaspoon of baking soda. Lay your silverware in the pan, making sure the silverware is touching the aluminum foil and is covered in the water solution. Wait 5-15 minutes, depending on how grossly tarnished your silverware is. Remove the silverware, rinse with cool water, and gently buff with a cotton cloth.