I've been carrying a ball of aluminum foil in my bag for years; I saw it at a friend's house – a Nobel Prize-winning idea.

The same goes for when a pan has burnt and the sponge is no longer effective. A crumpled ball of aluminum foil acts as a metal sponge and removes even the most stubborn burnt-on dirt.

Aluminum foil in the laundry? Yes, it works too.

Many people don't know, but aluminum foil can also be useful in the washing machine. By sliding a small ball between clothes, you can reduce static electricity and prevent lint, hair and small dirt from sticking to them.

This is especially useful when washing dark clothes, where every tiny thread is immediately visible.

Small object, big advantage
A small ball of aluminum foil weighs almost nothing and takes up no space, but offers a quick solution for many situations. Hair, clothes, scissors, cutlery - it can be used for anything.

No wonder more and more people are taking matters into their own hands. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. And yes, it makes you think: it really deserves a Nobel Prize.