Households urged to smear yoghurt on windows this weekend
Brits are urged to smear yoghurt on their windows this weekend for one key reason (Image: Getty)
Households are being urged to smear yoghurt on their windows ahead of this weekend’s scorching temperatures as forecasters warn parts of the UK could hit 30C. The unusual trick has resurfaced as the Met Office predicts an “exceptional spell of warmth” across much of the country over the bank holiday weekend and into next week.
Temperatures are expected to climb to around 28C or 29C in parts of England and Wales, with southeastern areas standing a good chance of reaching 30C. Deputy Chief Forecaster Greg Wolverson said: “A very warm period of weather will develop through the weekend and into next week for much of the UK.”
With temperatures set to soar, yoghurt can help keep your house cooler (Image: Getty)
He added: “Heatwave thresholds are likely to be reached in parts of the UK from Sunday, most likely in southeastern England.”
As households brace for the hot spell, experts say a cheap tub of yoghurt could help stop homes overheating.
According to Heatwave Toolkit, spreading yoghurt across the outside of windows creates a temporary reflective coating that blocks heat from entering the property while still allowing light through.
When the yoghurt dries, it forms a film similar to frosted glass, helping reflect sunlight away from the home.
The site explained: “You don’t need to buy an expensive window coating product. What’s cheaper, more readily available and works even better? Yoghurt.”
Experts recommend applying the yoghurt with a paint roller and using masking tape to leave small gaps at eye level to maintain visibility.
The coating can then simply be washed away once temperatures cool down.
Heatwave Toolkit added: “When the heatwave is over, just wash it off. Does it smell? No. Does it attract vermin or insects? No.”
The group claims the DIY method costs as little as 60p per window.
The advice comes as organisations issue fresh warnings about the risks posed by the hot weather.
RAC breakdown spokesperson Harriet Hernando warned motorists to prepare vehicles for rising temperatures, saying overheating cars could become a major issue over the busy bank holiday period.
She said: “With the weather set to transition from cold to hot as the bank holiday approaches, we’re going to see a lot more traffic on the roads and with that comes the risk of many more vehicles breaking down in the heat.”
Meanwhile, Ordnance Survey urged people heading outdoors to plan ahead and check weather forecasts before travelling.
The Met Office has also advised people to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and avoid spending long periods in direct sunlight during the hottest parts of the day.
