I am thinking of buying the space blanket insulation rolls made by quot;knaufquot; they are the glass wool type but are enclosed in a bag for easy laying and non itchyness If it is the air trapped within the wool that keeps the heat retained, then how does the air enter wool air pockets with the covering onAnyone help.? Many thanks
The protective covering for the insulation is primarily designed and marketed for DIYers to minimize the possibility of getting itchy insulation fibers on their skin, not making the encapsulated blanket airtightThey are encapsulated on both sides rather the one-sided vapor barrier which does not provide protection against itchingThis type of insulation is seldom used in new home construction in our neck of the woodsIn attics, we typically spray 12 inches of virgin spun fiberglass, which doesn't itch either, or in inaccessible areas we install paper-faced (vapior barrier) fiberglass batts placed between joists or raftersAir is naturally trapped in any of these products.
You can probably purchase some silver polish at your local marketI think a tub is about $5And to keep your silver from getting tarnished in the future, keep a few sticks of chalk with itI guess that absorbs the moisture that causes tarnishmy grandmothers both swear by it!
Toothpaste does work well but you can also try making a paste of baking soda and waterRub on the tarnished item and gently scrub with a soft, damp cloth and rinsewith warm waterRepeat if necessaryFor stubborn spots, rub with a clean eraser from a pencilThis works incredibly well.
Use commerical silver cleaner to remove tarnishit comes in liquid form, cream and also polishing cloth! But I find silver cleaner liquid is best, as it gets into those tiny loops of necklaces as well as other hard to reach places! After that, to slow down the tarnishing, apply silver polish (Godds is a good brand and widely avialable)
Using a sheet of aluminum foil, hot water, baking soda, table salt and a pan to do this inPlace a sheet of Aluminum foil on the bottom of any baking panPut your tarnished silver on the sheetThe silver must be touching the aluminum sheetHeat some water (in a kettle or sause pot) enough to pour into the pan, covering the silverAdd a small amount of saltAdd a cup or two of fresh baking soda to the hot water (add baking soda before it gets to hot or your solution will bubble over) and salt solutionOnce dissolved and quite hot, pour this over the item – making sure contact is maintained between the item and the Aluminum foilWatch the tarnish disappear Remove when water is cooler and polish dryIt works well and is far less time consuming and expensive than using a silver or metal polish.
