Tips to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Summary
This article gives six simple tips to keep your home and yourself cool during very hot weather. It explains how to use airflow, fans, shading, and other methods to reduce heat indoors and stay comfortable.Key Facts
- Open windows on opposite sides of your home to create airflow and let cooler air in, especially during the night or early morning.
- Keep windows and curtains closed during the hottest part of the day to block warm air and sunlight.
- Fans help move air and can make you feel cooler, but they may not help if the temperature is above 35°C (95°F).
- Putting ice cubes in front of a fan can help cool the air.
- Avoid using ovens, cookers, and other heat-producing appliances during the hottest times.
- Taking tepid (not cold) showers can help cool your body without using too much energy.
- Heat exhaustion can be managed by cooling down, but heatstroke is an emergency and needs immediate medical help.
- Reducing humidity indoors by wiping water from surfaces and moving plants outside can help avoid feeling hotter.
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