The North is experiencing the hottest days of summer, with the highest temperature possibly reaching 38-39 degrees Celsius. So how to cool the house without turning on the air conditioner? Invite readers to refer to the ways to cool the room below.
Homemade air conditioner
VnExpress Citation Aboluowang said that making homemade air conditioners at home is actually quite simple. All you need is a fan and ice. Use 2-3 bottles, plastic cups filled with water and 3 teaspoons of salt (about 50g), shake well to dissolve. Place the bottles of brine in the freezer (salt prevents ice from melting quickly). Place these ice bottles about 15 cm in front of the fan. The wind blowing from the fan will evaporate the water, reducing the temperature. Once the water bottles are thawed, they can be put back in the fridge and reused over and over again. This method is cheap but quite effective.
Always pull the curtains
According to scientific research, 30% of unwanted heat comes from windows. Therefore, the simplest solution is to always pull the curtains open and you should also choose dark colored curtains to avoid heat radiation from entering the room. With this simple measure you can help reduce your electricity bill by 7% and keep the room temperature low. Take special care with glass windows and have west and south facing.
Close and open the room door at the right time
According to the above post Zing News, During hot times of the day, closing unused rooms in the home will prevent cool air from entering these spaces from “wasting”.
Come cool nights, you can open them to take advantage of the natural air circulation.
Change bed sheets
Changing bedding according to the season not only helps to refresh the bedroom, but also an effective way to cool down. While felt or synthetic fabrics feel warm, cotton bedding will keep you cool and comfortable in hot temperatures.
Switching to mats, or using pillows, water cushions is also an attractive cooling option for the hot summer. However, you need to check and choose to buy a product of good quality to avoid bursting and watering when using.
Cool your body instead of the room
Instead of focusing on cooling the room, we can focus on cooling our bodies. Some simple measures are to wear cool clothes, use a cold towel to cover hot areas of the body such as the neck, inside the elbow, drink cool water to cool down.
Turn on ventilation fans in the kitchen and bathroom
This is essential because it helps to get rid of hot air from cooking or after you shower outside your house.
Plant more trees
Putting more potted plants in the house, or designing a trellis of vines on the balcony will have a great effect to help reduce the temperature in the house. Trees also prevent dust and filter the air, making you feel more comfortable on hot days.
The roof is made of light-colored materials
For hot and humid climates, choosing cooling materials that are effective in reflecting solar energy instead of absorbing it should be of concern.
In terms of reflectivity, white metal roofing can reflect 66% of the sun's energy. Compared with other roofing materials, metal roofing cools faster at night and retains heat for a shorter time. In addition, white flat concrete tiles, terracotta or clay tiles can be used for roofing.
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