Using aluminum foil in the freezer is ideal for saving a lot of money. A method to try now.

The larger the size of the ice in the freezer  , the more energy this important appliance requires, requiring care and maintenance.

Uses of aluminum foil

In every home there is a  package of aluminum foil  , in the form of a practical tube, this ally of housewives in the kitchen, fulfills numerous functions.

Aluminum foil is an essential element in every kitchen. Its usefulness does not lie exclusively in food preservation, which is perhaps its main intended use.

But also in the fact that  it is an element that adapts to very  diverse needs and that can represent a good alternative in the event of everyday unforeseen events.

The manufacturers explain that both sides of the paper have the same function. However, if we intend to use it in the best way and it must be used in the oven, we must take into account that  the shiny side of the paper absorbs more heat,  because it reflects more light.

Therefore, it is advisable to keep the shiny side inside and the dull side outside when cooking. Thus, when it comes to packaging food, the use is indistinct, although the tendency is to leave  the part that shines the most on the outside  , a practice that could respond more to an aesthetic issue than anything else.

But both parts do the same job of cooking, freezing and preserving food. There is no functional difference.

Aluminum foil in the freezer: what is it for?

However, aluminum foil seems to have another unexpected function, especially if it is placed  in the refrigerator or freezer.

Defrosting the freezer is one of the most demanding tasks that  the freezer requires to perform to better preserve food.

But in addition to this, defrosting the freezer  guarantees lower electricity consumption.

With rising electricity bills, this task, often overlooked due to its complexity, becomes very important to perform regularly.

For  the freezer to work properly,  melting all the ice, it is necessary to turn it off and then empty it, as well as any stored food and ice that has formed.

This whole operation needs to be done quickly for food that needs to be put back in the freezer,   which is why aluminum foil in the freezer is useful.

The trick to defrost it quickly is very simple and involves using some sheets of aluminum foil.

In fact, you will have to  carefully cover all sides of the freezer. Then we can reintroduce the frozen foods and wait for the aluminum foil to act. In practice, the ice will break and settle on the paper and once the sheets are removed, the freezer will be clean and effortless.

Meanwhile, you can  proceed with cleaning each department  by cleaning all the shelves and drawers of the refrigerator with hot water and baking soda, which are ideal for disinfecting and preventing bad odors.