Emergency blanket: A simple trick to slash heating costs
In winter, it's challenging to keep a house warm without an efficient heating system. Unfortunately, electricity and fuel bills tend to rise continuously, impacting our wallets. However, a solution can help us save significantly.
Increasing heating bills and the frequent need to supplement home heating requires a creative approach to the issue. Is there a way to improve thermal comfort at home without spending a fortune? Absolutely! One simple trick is using an emergency blanket, which can easily be purchased at a pharmacy for a few dollars.
A pharmacy product can help lower bills
A thermal blanket (also known as an NRC foil) is an essential tool in medical rescue, where it is used to warm up injured individuals. However, this product can also be useful at home as an insulation layer.
An emergency blanket has two sides - gold and silver. The gold surface absorbs heat, while the silver side retains it inside. Using NRC foil is an effective way to prevent heat loss and keep it inside the room. How can you do this?
Simply choose the appropriate foil size (it can be cut with scissors), spray the window glass with water, and stick the thermal blanket onto it - with the gold side facing outwards and the silver side facing inside the room. The foil will retain the heat generated by heating inside, reducing energy consumption. As a result, our bills will decrease, and the temperature will remain at the desired level.
Method with foil behind the radiator
Another way to reduce heating bills is to place aluminum foil behind the radiator's wall. This simple solution allows you to recover the heat that usually escapes through the walls. Just wrap the shiny side of the foil around a piece of cardboard and place it behind the radiator.
The shiny surface of the foil will reflect heat from the radiator, which will help increase the room temperature. If you don’t have cardboard, you can also attach the foil directly to the back of the radiator, e.g., with masking tape.
To maintain the optimal reading on the thermometer, remember not to hang wet clothes on the radiator, as they will absorb heat. Always ensure that radiators are exposed and can perform their function without obstruction - this is crucial for maintaining the proper temperature in the home.
