How to Find a Light Switch in Total Darkness
If your lamp goes out, you'll be able to see the light switch on the wall, in total darkness. No batteries or light sources are required. However, exposure to sun light (indirectly is okay) or another light source will be required, periodically, to rejuvenate the
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Instructions
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Get a variety pack of different colors glow in the dark paint. A Tulip Glow in the Dark Fluorescent starter set, purchased about 3 years ago, is
still helping me find light switches and pa equalizer knobs in the dark. You should be able to find glow in the dark paint at an arts and crafts store, a hobby shop, or on the Internet. -
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Pick the color that's closest to the color of your light switch. Paint it, the switch and the switch outlet cover. These paints are almost invisible in a lighted room, so off white on bright white or mismatching green on green is okay. (You need a painted area 2 inches wide or more to be assured, you can see the area in total darkness from 20 feet away. That's why you don't paint just the light switch lever).
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For outside use, you'll need to protect the paint from wind, moisture,
and rain. cover the painted area with transparent tape or a clear all weather paint.
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Tips & Warnings
For commercial use of glow in the dark paint, to put on sign letters to save electricity, get glow in the dark paint by the pint instead of a one or two ounce bottle.
Glow in the dark paint for locks, can help you find key holes in the dark.
Lights, that otherwise are left on because of the difficulty in finding the light switch, can be turned off between uses to save electricity.
Some glow in the dark paint last for years. Some glow in the dark paint has a very short life time. For costly investments, inquire of its life expectancy.
