Why You Should Always Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in the Dishwasher | April 25, 2025
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Have you tried everything to restore the shine to your cutlery, but nothing really works? What if the solution was in a simple piece of aluminum foil? This little-known but very effective grandmother’s tip could well become your new kitchen routine.

Why does your cutlery tarnish?

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Over time, your stainless steel or silver cutlery can lose its shine and take on  an unsightly grayish tint . The main cause?  Oxidation and limescale deposits  that build up wash after wash. Even the  best cleaning products  are not always enough to prevent this phenomenon, giving an impression of uncleanliness despite a complete cycle in the dishwasher.

The unexpected solution: a ball of aluminumfoil

The trick is  surprisingly simple  : just crumple  a sheet of aluminum foil into a ball  and place it  in the cutlery basket  of your dishwasher before starting the cycle.

But why does it work?

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Aluminum  reacts with minerals in water and limescale deposits , preventing your cutlery from oxidizing and restoring its  shine . This is a  natural chemical reaction  that acts as a  protective barrier  against tarnishing.

An economical and ecological alternative

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