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The unexpected kitchen item that helps get your shower glass clean and sparkling – and it’s only £1.40
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WITH the cost of living crisis, saving money in small ways can make a huge difference.
To help, experts have revealed that a common £1.40 household item can leave your home looking brand new - instead of forking out on expensive cleaning products.
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The item in question? Aluminium tin foil.
Indeed, the kitchen staple could save you a few pounds this year and you may be surprised what you can clean with a sheet of foil.
Experts at have revealed that foil can be used for a variety of cleaning tasks in your home, not just to line the grill tray.
Adeel from said: "Making our money stretch a little bit further is something that many of us need to do and if you are struggling to afford the price of some cleaning products in the shop then we wanted to find some alternatives that can do the job while saving you money."
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Here are some items in the home which you can clean with aluminium foil.
Shower doors
Shower door cleaning kits can cost upwards of £25 while window vacuums can cost over £80.
While they will do a good job cleaning your shower, aluminium foil can work just as well.
For hard water stains on glass shower doors, you can use a sheet of aluminium foil and dip it in white wine vinegar and then scrub your glass gently.
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The foil helps to break down the mineral build up, leaving your shower doors sparkling clean. Using one sheet of foil could save you between £23 to £78.
Tarnished silverware
If you have old silver cutlery that looks past its best you can give new life to it by lining a bowl with aluminium and putting a little bit of baking soda in the bowl.
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Next, add hot water and your cutlery and the chemical reaction between the aluminium and the baking soda will lift the stains from your silver, leaving it looking shiny and new.
This helps to avoid splashing out on silverware cleaner, which can cost anywhere from £8 to over £37.
Sticky labels on jars
If you are reusing glass jars in your kitchen but can't seem to remove the sticky labels from previous use then aluminium foil can help.
All you need to do to remove the stickiness is apply a mix of warm water and dish soap and then use the foil as a homemade scrubber.
The rough texture on the aluminium works better than using your fingers or a sponge using it will leave no residue leftover too.
Garden tools
Regardless of how well you look after your garden tools, they will often collect rust and dirt from outdoor use.
While there are expensive cleaning solutions that you can use, you can save some money by rolling your aluminium into a ball and scrubbing the tools with a little bit of water.
Aluminium will react with the rust on your tools and cause it to dissolve. Not only will your tools look brand new but it's also an eco-friendly way rather than using harsh chemicals.
Hair styling tools
Straighteners or curling irons can accumulate residue over time left from your hair products or sprays. Hair tool cleaners can be expensive so a cheaper alternative is to use a small ball of aluminium and a little rubbing alcohol.
To fix it, all you need to do is lightly rub your straighteners or curling irons with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and a small ball of aluminium.
Pots and pans
Washing up liquid can be expensive especially when you tend to use too much on tougher stains.
Instead of wasting your washing up liquid when using a sponge on your pots and pans, combine a small amount with a ball of foil.
Your homemade scrubber will now break down those stubborn stains while stopping you from wasting your washing-up liquid. Just don't use them on non-stick pans as it could damage the protective surface.
Oven racks
Cleaning the oven is a job that most of us don't want to do, and one of the toughest jobs is to clean any oven racks that food has spilt on.
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Using aluminium foil with a little water is a cheap and safe option to get it sparkling.
The abrasiveness of the aluminium will allow you to remove the food stains without having to fork out £15 on a grill cleaner.
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