Why yogurt might belong on your windows this summer
Are you seeking relief from the heat? The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman tests out a hack to help cool down your house this summer.
Overheating is detrimental to everyone, and with summer temperatures reaching extreme levels, some days are better spent indoors.
One effective way to reduce the greenhouse effect—where sunlight warms the air and objects inside your home—is to close the blinds.
If you don’t have blinds or they are broken, you might be surprised to learn that yogurt can help.
(Credit: Nathan Coleman/The Weather Network)
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According to UK researcher Dr. Ben Roberts, applying Greek yogurt to your windows can lower indoor temperatures by 6.3 degrees Fahrenheit, thanks to the film that forms on the glass.
For best results, use yogurt with a fat content of 10 per cent.
You can use painter's tape to create a border that allows you to see out of the window.
While this method effectively blocks sunlight, be prepared for an influx of flies—there may be a significant swarm!
Watch a full demonstration of this hack in the video that leads this article!