Summary
People in the UK are using different ideas to stay cool during a very hot June. Some are putting reflective blankets on windows, freezing wet sheets for beds, or using fans with frozen water bottles. Others change where they sleep or avoid cooking with ovens to keep cool.Key Facts
- Some people cover windows with foil blankets or white sheets to reflect heat and slow down warming.
- One person puts frozen water bottles in front of fans to cool the air inside their home.
- Wet towels or sheets frozen for a short time are used in beds to help cool down at night.
- Fans combined with hanging wet towels help cool bedrooms.
- People sometimes change their sleeping place, like moving from hot attic rooms to cooler living rooms.
- To avoid adding heat from cooking, some use air fryers instead of ovens.
- Drinking iced water and eating cool foods like cucumbers help with staying hydrated and cool.
- The UK Health Security Agency advises opening windows only when the outside air is cooler than inside and turning off electronics that give off heat.
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