What If You’ve Already Tried the Aluminum Foil Hack? If you’ve already dropped foil into your toilet tank, there’s no need to assume that damage has occurred.
Here’s what to do.
Step 1: Inspect the Tank If you can safely access the tank, look for the foil and check whether it is touching the float, valve, or other moving parts.
Step 2: Remove It If You Can Do So Safely If the foil is easy to reach, remove it gently.
Don’t force it out of a tight space or disassemble
