How Do You Clean Silver Aluminum Foil?
Recycling and reusing household items believed to be disposable saves money. According to Earth 911, “Americans throw away about three pounds of aluminum foil annually. It will take roughly 400 years for aluminum to break down naturally in the landfill. Some landfills incinerate aluminum, which releases toxic metals and gas into the atmosphere.” Cleaning silver aluminum foil might seem like it only saves pennies, but in times of economic crisis, pennies add up. Not having to purchase a roll of foil translates into an additional pound of meat for your family. Cleaning foil not contaminated by dairy or meat products is a money-saving project. Fill the sink with hot tap water as you would if you were hand-washing dishes. Add the manufacturer’s recommended amount of liquid dish detergent to create soap suds. Use a sponge to flatten the silver aluminum foil needing to be cleaned by wiping the foil smooth against the bottom of the other side of the sink or on the counter. Place the dirty sil
