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Sep 21, 2023

‘Bizarre’ kitchen hack to make cutlery and glasses sparkle

A Brisbane mum has revealed why aluminium foil is the secret to making cutlery

A Brisbane mum has revealed why aluminium foil is the secret to making cutlery and glasses sparkle like they’re brand new.

And Leanne, who goes by Home by Leanne on Instagram, has also shared the 15-minute daily cleaning regime she swears by.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Mum shares the secret to making her cutlery and glasses sparkle.

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Leanne says when she wants cutlery and glasses to come up all shiny she simply throws a scrunched-up piece of alfoil into the dishwasher with them.

She then runs the machine on a normal cycle.

By the time she gets the dishes out, all soap marks, scum and debris have been removed.

"This is the bizarre dishwasher hack that will make your cutlery and glasses sparkle," Leanne wrote on Instagram.

"According to Google, it works because of a chemical reaction between the aluminium foil and the dishwasher powder. It definitely worked (for me)."

Hundreds chimed in to reveal their experience with the trick.

"I’ve been doing this for years since my chef apprenticeship. It works so well and leaves everything sparkling," one woman wrote.

"I keep seeing this! I really need to try it!" said another.

A third posted: "I’ve been doing it for years. Once you try it you’ll never not do it again".

Leanne also shared the simple 15-minute cleaning regime she swears by on a daily basis.

First up, she said she always does "some washing" - whether that's putting some on, hanging some out, bringing some in or packing it away.

Second, Leanne said she always unpacks the dishwasher after putting it on last thing at night.

"I always make my bed and wipe down the kitchen bench," Leanne said.

"The habit encourages you to clean up any dishes and clutter that may be on the bench."

Finally, she does 15 minutes of housework and can pick anything off a list of chores.

The chores include mopping the floors, cleaning the bathrooms, vacuuming the carpets, de-cluttering an area, cleaning out the fridge, cleaning the stove top, cleaning the sink and dishwasher filter or cleaning a window or blind.

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