The mercury columns are splashing over 35 degrees and being able to “survive” at these high temperatures becomes an increasingly arduous undertaking – e resorting to the massive use of air conditioners is not a wise choice, neither for our wallet nor for the environment.
In fact, these devices are very energetic and at the same time release polluting emissions in the atmosphere, As we explained to you in this article.
What to do then? There are “tricks” and DIY strategies To refresh the house and keep the body fresher during the hottest days, which do not provide for the use of the air conditioner: here are some.
Eliminates heat sources in the house
The first rule to fight the heat is that of minimize internal heat sources. We replace traditional bulbs with LED ones, which produce less heat (in addition to consuming less energy).
Furthermore, We avoid using appliances that generate heat As an oven, iron, hob and washing machine – at least in the hottest hours of the day.
Exploits the refreshing power of water
Water is a precious ally to fight the heat. We can place some basins of cold water and ice at home, especially in the most popular areas: their presence will be enough to refresh the environment without waste of energy.
If we are studying or working sitting at the desk, we can also +Dip your feet in cold water or use wet towels to be applied on the head and shoulders for immediate relief.
Furthermore, We remember drinking a lot of water during the dayeven if we do not feel a sense of thirst, to keep the body hydrated despite the loss of liquids due to sweating.
Use plants to refresh naturally
Place wide leafy plants near sunny windows or walls exposed to the sun: through perspiration, they release water vapor that lowers the surrounding air temperature and increases humidity, improving thermal comfort in a completely natural way.
It is like having a small “vegetable air conditioner” that does not consume electricity and also purifies the air.
The best plants to use:
Avoid fatty plants or cactus: they are beautiful, but almost nothing breathe.
Warm shower + minimal bed
Before sleeping, made a warm shower (never cold: it causes the “thermal rebound” and makes you sweat more later). It helps to cool the body and relax, improving sleep even in the most sultry nights.
In bed only a cotton or linen sheet uses, or nothing if the temperature is extreme. Less fabric on it = less heat retained. The mattress also counts: if you have a Memory Foam topper, consider it an oven – better more breathable surfaces, like natural latex or simple mats.
Use a nebulizer
To counteract the heat and cool off in the most torrid hours, We can use a nebulizer: let’s fill it with cold water and add a few drops of mint essential oil or eucalyptus, refreshing and toning.
We vaporize the mixture obtained on the skied skin, on the head and on the clothes for an immediate refreshing effect.
Prevent the heat from entering the house
To combat the heat, it is essential to avoid entry into the house during the hottest hours of the day.
To do this, We lower the shutters or shutters of the windows Exposed to the direct sun and close the windows during the day, opening them if possible during the night to circulate fresh air.
In addition, we can spread wet sheets and towels in front of the windows open to create a refreshing effect.
Wears the right clothes
A discounted advice is to wear, even at home, Light and breathable clothes in natural fabrics such as cotton or linenwhich allow better air circulation and promote perspiration.
We avoid the synthetic fabrics (such as Lycra or Nylon) that do not let the skin and dark colors “breathe” that absorb the heat more, preferring to them lighter colors that reflect it.
