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5. 💧 Cool your pulse points. Running cold water over your wrists, neck or ankles can help reduce your body temperature slightly. It’s not a cure-all, but it’s a quick, easy and refreshing way to cool down when you're overheating. A cool shower is more effective. 6. 🌬️ Fan + damp cloth = DIY air conditioning. No air con? No problem.
To cool off without air conditioning, close your blinds during the day to keep the sun out so the temperature stays cool. Set up a few fans around your home to keep the air circulating and create a nice breeze.
Fans don’t actually cool the air: they create air movement that helps sweat evaporate from your skin – making you feel cooler. According to Energy Saving Trust , running a fan continuously for 24 hours typically costs between £0.03 and £0.07 – making them a cost-effective cooling solution.
Professor Mike Tipton explains the easiest and quickest ways to cool down during a heatwave. Top tip: focus on cooling your hands, not face.
In the heat of the day it is best to keep your windows shut and blinds or curtains closed - especially on the side of your home where the sun is shining. 3. Use a fan to enhance the breeze
Don't wait until you're overheated to figure out how to cool down. Be wary of high temperature risks throughout your day and practice ways to avoid them. Here are 14 ideas to get you started.
Here are some simple DIY options to help cool your home. 1. Shut the blinds. Studies show up to 30 percent of unwanted heat comes from windows and high-quality curtains or purpose-designed window shades can make a major difference to the air temperature inside your home – lowering indoor temperatures up to 20 degrees.
In order to prevent the negative health effects of high temperatures, scientists say the most important goal is to reduce your core temperature. The most effective way to do this is to apply...
Here are a few tips to help you beat the heat and keep your home cooler when the air conditioning is not working well enough or has gone out completely: 1. Close the Windows. When the air-conditioning is on the fritz you should keep the sun from coming through your windows. If you use blinds, they can help you with this tremendously.
Keeping your home cool during the summer doesn't have to be a challenge. Read the best ways to cool down a room in hot weather, even if you don't have a fan.