7 surprising ways to use aluminum foil around the house beyond cooking, including tackling pests, polishing pots and sharpening scissors

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Aluminum foil is a kitchen essential, used for baking delicious dinners, lining trays and covering dishes. But, did you know it has many uses outside of the culinary world, too?

It turns out there are a myriad of useful ways to utilize this staple around the home, some of which you have probably never even heard of. From banishing pests, polishing silverware, sharpening scissors, and a 'time machine for your laundry', experts say this simple sheet can do wonders.