World● Low3h ago · Nov 3, 2026, 8:00 PM
Placing an aluminum foil ball in the washing machine: what is true about this viral trick that promises to improve clothes washing
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · global
The homemade trick claims to reduce static electricity that causes some garments to stick together and attract lint after washing. Specialists warn that precautions must be taken to avoid damage to clothes or the appliance.
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