Ultimate Life Hacks: Things You Never Knew About Aluminum Foil and Plastic Wrap

Published on 06/16/2019
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Keeping Bananas Fresh for Longer

Here are a couple of interesting facts for you; bananas are actually the only fruit that never face an insect attack, but they also contain quite high amounts of reacting agents compared to other fruits, which make it more likely to decay faster. Oddly, by breaking the air contact with aluminum foil the rotting process can actually be slowed down.

Keeping Bananas Fresh For Longer

Keeping Bananas Fresh For Longer

Wrapping the top stem of the banana with aluminum will delay the decaying process, slowing the reaction enough to allow you to enjoy your bananas for days and days longer.

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Protect Door Knobs from Fresh Paint

Whatever your painting project involves, if it is a full house or just a room, there are always some spots you don’t want to touch. Using paper and tape is a great option for protecting ceilings and door frames, but what about the curvy doorknob?

Protect Door Knobs From Fresh Paint

Protect Door Knobs From Fresh Paint

Another scenario where aluminum foil can save the day; it easily molds into the shape of the knob as well as catching all the drops of paint, and after the paint dries you can just chuck the protector in the trash and have no worries about any leftover marks.

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