Do you also want to live more energy-efficiently, but you don’t know how to go about it? IKEA Delft thinks along with you and shows that saving is easier than you think!
You don’t have to immediately install thousands of euros worth of solar panels on your roof save on energy. There are much easier ways to use energy smarter! These five tips from IKEA Delft will help you get started.
1. Insulating curtains
Insulating curtains are effective against drafts in winter. But did you know that they also help against the heat in the summer? Because these curtains allow you to keep the heat in and the cold out, you save energy.
The HILLEBORG blackout curtains from IKEA are a good example of insulating curtains. In addition to being energy efficient, these curtains are also environmentally friendly, because they are made from 118 recycled 0.5l PET bottles. Extra saving tip: hang a curtain in front of your front door to keep out drafts.
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2. Power strips with button
Some devices also use energy when they are on standby, the so-called standby consumption. TV receivers often cause leakage, unless you have one power strip with switch have. This way you can turn off your TV receiver, your television itself and any other equipment with one push of a button. So economical!
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3. Duvets
Is it cold outside? Leave the heating off and treat yourself to a 4-season duvet. With the STJÄRNBRACKA 4-season duvet From IKEA you can choose per season whether you want a warm or a slightly cooler version of the duvet. The breathable fabrics of lyocell and cotton provide a pleasant sleeping environment, while the filling of recycled polyester and lyocell feels soft and downy. The best of both worlds.
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4. Rugs
A rug in your living room is of course very cozy and also has an insulating effect. The air between the raised threads of a rug insulates and retains heat. It also keeps the cold out of your basement or from the floor, so it stays nice and warm in your living room.
Do you have underfloor heating and are you afraid that a carpet will not let the heat pass through? It KNARDRUP rug from IKEA has an insulating effect and allows the heat from your underfloor heating to pass through. A sustainable choice, because this rug is also made from recycled polyester.
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5. LED lighting
Did you know that an LED lamp uses 85% less power than a halogen lamp and even 90% less power than an incandescent lamp? That’s why you’ll only find IKEA since 2016 LED-lighting. Not only because it saves energy, but also because these lamps last about 20 times as long. At IKEA Delft you can buy an LED lamp for less than one euro.
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Want to know more about sustainable items for your home? Ask about sustainable options at IKEA Delft or look at the IKEA website for more energy saving tips.