Few people know about this technique which costs only 5 euros, and yet it can allow you to fight against the heat wave at home, and that, with a simple object which is neither the fan nor the air conditioner.
Summer sets in, the heat is back and with it the air of holidays, picnics or evenings on the terrace… but also scorching nights and overheated interiors. As soon as the mercury rises in houses and apartments, the hunt for good tips is launched… Strict opening hours for windows, fans or even air conditioners, everything is good to try to cool your house and your room. Rather than turning on the air conditioning that consumes a lot or the fan that doesn’t really cool the air when it starts to get hot, try the following trick instead.
Did you know that the survival blanket, dear to hikers and explorers, had two meanings (a silver side and a golden side) and that it could save your life in winter, but also serve you in summer when the mercury rises and Is it very hot in your accommodation? You are given two easy techniques to use this object during a heat wave. And in addition, it is economical since a survival blanket costs on average 5 euros.
Technique 1: survival blanket to insulate windows
- Start by measuring your windows.
- Clean your windows.
- Cut the right size out of the survival blanket.
- Spray water on the window.
- Install the survival blanket on your window, making sure the silver side is facing out.
- Secure the survival blanket with window tape, trying not to create air bubbles.
Thus, you will be well protected from the high heat in summer. The sun will reflect off the cover and will not come into your home.
Technique 2: create a curtain with survival blankets
This time, you are not going to fix the survival blanket on the window but on your curtain.
- Measure your curtain.
- Cut your curtain size into survival blanket(s)
- Staple the cover to the curtain (you can also sew it, but it will be more difficult to remove later). Be careful, put the silver side outwards.
If you don’t have a survival blanket, here’s a plan B: use a windshield protector, or aluminum foil.