To prevent the 'heating bill bomb,' lay 'this' on the floor!!

To stay healthy in cold weather, indoor heating is essential. However, due to rising heating costs, many people cannot use indoor heating freely. Here are some ways to save on heating costs, even a little.

 

◇Applying Bubble Wrap

The main cause of indoor temperature drops is the exterior walls and windows. Simply preventing heat loss can stop energy waste.

Triple-glazed or Roy windows sufficiently block outdoor wind, so there is no need to stick bubble wrap. Attaching posters or picture frames to the wall or setting up desks can also create an air layer between the wall and objects, providing a warming effect.

 

Laying the rug

Placing a carpet or rug on the floor helps retain the heat from the boiler for a longer period, aiding in saving heating costs. Using curtains or a heating tent together can further enhance the insulation effect. Installing curtains long enough to reach the floor in double layers can efficiently improve the insulation effect.

 

◇Increase perceived temperature with sleep pajamas

Raising the indoor temperature is not necessary; wearing thermal underwear, sleepwear, or socks can also increase the perceived temperature. Wearing thermal underwear can provide a warming effect of about 3 degrees.

It has been reported that wearing a cardigan or covering oneself with a blanket can raise the temperature by about 2 degrees, and wearing socks can increase it by approximately 0.6 degrees. Even if you only feel a 2-3 degree increase, you can save on heating costs.

 

Heating devices are close to the window.

Auxiliary heating devices such as heaters and blow heaters should be placed near the window and at the lower part of the room rather than in the center to efficiently raise the room temperature. This is because air tends to move from colder areas at lower levels to warmer areas at higher levels, rising from bottom to top. Placing the device near the window at the bottom allows the cold air entering from outside to be warmed first, quickly spreading warmth throughout the entire room. However, using auxiliary heating devices for an extended period to save on heating costs can lead to a surge in electricity bills, so it is recommended to use them for no more than 1 to 2 hours a day.

 

◇Exercise is essential

Exercise is essential to raise body temperature. When you exercise, your body's metabolism becomes more active and blood circulation improves, which helps maintain body temperature. In particular, increasing muscle mass through exercise raises the basal metabolic rate. Since most of the basal metabolic rate is used to maintain body temperature, a higher basal metabolic rate allows you to keep warm even in cold conditions. It is recommended to combine aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Moderate-intensity exercise that causes sweating and makes you breathe hard is effective.

 

Source: Health Chosun

 

Exercise is definitely essential!!! Walking is really difficult in winter, so it's good to do at least some simple stretching.

And I have rhinitis, so I think my rhinitis worsens when I lay down a rug. But I can't not lay one down eitherㅠㅠ

I always pay attention to cleaning.