Due to constant Russian missile strikes on critical infrastructure, the risk of power outages remains high this winter. If the batteries are suddenly cold, there are simple ways to keep warm until the repair work is completed, writes OBOZREVATEL.

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Remove gaps in windows and doors.

Windows, even without gaps, are the main source of heat loss in the apartment - up to 15%. And if there are gaps, then up to 30% of the heat will go away. Therefore, insulating windows is a prerequisite..

To do this, the gaps are closed with cotton wool, foam rubber, paper strips or cloth.. Also, between the frames, you can mark the adsorbent to absorb moisture.. For example, activated charcoal, silica gel, salt or soda. On top of the impromptu insulation glue electrical tape or masking tape. It is impossible to open a window insulated in this way.

You also need to check the front door.. It is important that it closes as tightly as possible.. And along the perimeter of the door frame, you can lay thermal insulation.

If the apartment faces the sunny side, open the curtains during the day. But if there is no opportunity to use sunlight, then the windows, on the contrary, must be kept tightly curtained. You can even hang blankets on them - the denser the protective layer, the better..

Insulate surfaces.

Put carpet on the floor. If possible, carpets should also be hung on the walls, especially on the outside.. You can also cover sofas and armchairs with warm blankets or blankets.. Textiles will store heat in themselves and gradually release it into the environment.. The type of fabric is also important - knitwear, terry fabrics and other dense textiles are suitable.

Bed linen is recommended to use from terry fabrics, it retains heat longer. A room without textiles cools down in 1-2 hours, a room with it keeps warm for 3-5 hours.

Heat only limited space.

To do this, you need to choose one room in which everyone will live.. It is easier to warm a small room than a large one.. Plus, the room will be “heated” by the heat of several bodies at once.. In addition, in the room you can put up a tent and arrange sleeping places in it.. In the tent, the temperature will be several degrees higher..

Keep yourself warm.

The human body constantly gives off heat to the room. Therefore, the warmer it is for the tenants of the apartment, the better..

Thermal underwear and several layers of clothing will help to keep warm - so that they fit as tightly as possible to each other, and the first one to the body. You can also use a heating pad to warm the bed.. If there is no heating pad, plastic bottles of hot water will help warm the bed..

You can also warm yourself from the inside - a hearty meal, drink warm tea or coffee. If the water is heated outside the apartment on an open fire, boiling water must be collected in thermoses.

What to do if the city loses electricity for a long time, the water supply stops and there is no gas, and what to do with the toilet if the sewerage system of an apartment building stops working, read the article by Alexander Sergienko “Blackout - how to survive in a big city? » to ZN. U.A..