In the warmer months we need our home to be fresh and airy so we can rest better. Besides installing cooling methods such as air conditioning, there are other tricks that can help you keep your house fresh when you mostly need it. Air conditioning dries out the environment and can negatively affect our respiratory system, for this reason it is important to know other ways to keep the house fresh. In this OneHowTo article we explain you how to keep the house cool during the Summer without AC.
One of the most efficient ways of keeping your house fresh is placing fans all over the house. These devices refresh the air in the rooms and can make you feel good in the area thanks to the wind effect they create. Ideally you should place them in the rooms where you spend the majority of time such as the living room and the kitchen. You can also buy one that you can move around, so you can use it in any room.
Of all the fans available, the ones that hang from the ceiling are the best. You can choose the best size for you and they don't use space in the room.
You can also keep heat away from home by installing blinds, curtains or shutters. With these devices you'll ensure that the heat doesn't enter the house and raises the temperature. Even if you're using blinds, curtains or shutters it is important to still keep doors and windows open so the air can flow around the house and the place is cooler.
Another important thing when it comes to keeping the house cool without using AC is to detect the factors that could be producing more heat in the house. Household appliances, electronics and lighting can cause the temperature in the house to raise, so it is important that you turn them down when you're not using them. There is no need to keep computers, TVs and lamps on all day. If you switch them off you'll notice the difference.
Another way of keeping the house cool is to reduce moisture in the air, given that this makes the air seem hotter. To reduce the moisture, it is recommended that you take a shower at night and that you wash your clothes in the evening to not raise the moisture inside. Also, when you cook it is important that you open the windows, so the heat can escape.
There are some fabrics that can help you prevent heat and will make it possible for you to lay on the bed or on the sofa without sweating too much. Silk and sateen are perfect to keep you fresh during the warm months. If you want to keep your bed cold before going to sleep there is a trick you can do. Place the cover of a pillow on the refrigerator and then, when it's cold, put it on your bed. This will give freshness to the bed and will make it easier for you to sleep.
When designing your garden, avoid architectures with lots of stone, concrete or asphalt without shade in the south and west sides of the house. They increase the temperature around it and radiate heat to the house after sunset. As for planting plants, trees or bushes will give shade to the house and could lower temperature up to 6 degrees.
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- Also avoid heat-generating activities, for example cooking, during hot days or during the hottest hours of the day.