The Gift of Aluminum Foil, Plastic Wrap and Their Surprising Everyday Uses

Published on 12/14/2019
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Popsicle Drip Protector

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a nice cold popsicle to cool you down. That is, until it starts to slowly drip down your children’s arms, in the backseat of your car.

Popsicle Drip Protector

Popsicle Drip Protector

Don’t worry! There’s a solution to your sticky icky problem. You can use aluminum foil to create a non-drip safety zone. Just use foil, wrap it around the stick of your ice cream or popsicle, and you have just created a barrier between the sugary treat and your hand. Voila, you’ve got yourself a mess-free refreshing treat.

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Keep Those Bananas Fresh

Bananas are a pretty incredible fruit. They protect themselves from insects, unlike most other produce. However, they are prone to spoiling, and quickly. Luckily, foil can be used to slow down the routing process by preventing oxygen from affecting them.

Keep Bananas Yellow

Keep Bananas Yellow

Wrap the foil around the top of the stems to delay the decaying process. This should give you plenty more time to enjoy your bananas without having to rush through them before they turn brown.

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