As the heatwave rages on, we are all looking for the best and cheapest hacks to stay cool amid the scorching heat. From leaving blinds closed throughout the day, to putting a frozen milk bottle in front of your desk fan, Scots are looking for anything to keep them cool in this unfamiliar weather.
Now, one woman has shared her genius £2 foil blanket hack, that has lowered her home’s temperature by up to four degrees - and takes one minute to set up.
Jay Virdee thought of the idea after spotting a car with a large sunshade in the windscreen, wondering if she could do something similar at home.Jay was "roasting" in her room and thought there could be an upgrade from the one-way window film, which blocks some UV rays, that she already had.
First, she experimented with tinfoil but found it to be too pricey - as multiple rolls would be needed to cover the entire window and would have to be regularly replaced due to tearing.It also created a "total blackout" effect which left her room too dark.
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