Internet is left stunned after realizing the REAL reason blinds rotate up AND down... and the truth could help you cool down your home Content creator DJ has revealed how your blinds can keep your room cool The US-based TikToker said you should keep your blinds facing up He noted that it will help keep your room cooler By Kelsi Karruli For Dailymail.Com Published: 12:05, 20 August 2023 | Updated: 12:09, 20 August 2023 e-mail View comments A content creator has revealed how you can keep your home cool and your energy bills low this summer - and it all has to do with the way your blinds face. The US-based TikToker who goes by @DJLostOne and frequently shares hacks, has shocked people on the web by sharing the real reason your blinds can turn both ways. He noted that having your blinds face up, can make your home up to eight degrees cooler. In a viral video, which has so far amassed over 2.3 million views, DJ told people how leaving their blinds 'face up' keeps your room cooler. US-based TikToker who goes by @DJLostOne, He noted that by having your blinds face up, it can make your home up to eight degrees cooler 'You're supposed to turn your blinds up in summer? 'You ever notice those aluminum blinds in your house, the ones that go up or down? There is an actual reason for that,' he said at the beginning of the video. Then, he explained why turning them is beneficial for both you and your electricity bill. 'During the summertime, you're supposed to move it up... that is so that it can direct the warm light from the sun, up, causing a room to be up to eight degrees cooler,' he explained. The content creator even tested out the method and revealed that in the room where he turned the blinds up, his room was eight degrees cooler. He noted that by turning his blinds, he was able to 'drop his electric bill.' DJ said that his bill went from $16 a day to $10.74 a day. He captioned the video: 'Omg, how did I not know this.' Experts confirmed this is true because it helps direct airflow to the ceiling. @djlostone OMG HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS #mindblown #blinds #waitwhat #facts #funfacts #nowyouknow ♬ original sound - Dj Lost One People on the web were shocked, with many of them flooding the comments section with their reactions People on the web were shocked, with many of them flooding the comments section with their reactions. 'What? Really?' commented one person. Another user said: 'Never using them the other way.' 'Omg no way,' wrote someone else. 'I immediately changed all my blinds after watching this,' said one person. Share or comment on this article: Internet is left stunned after realizing the REAL reason blinds rotate up AND down... and the truth could help you cool down your home e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. Add your comment Enter your comment By posting your comment you agree to our house rules . Submit Comment Clear Close Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. No Yes Close Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy .