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With the blazing summer heat, staying cool is a top priority. The AC and fan go on turbo mode, and before you know it, your energy bill is soaring high. We know the struggle. You want to be more cost-conscious about high energy bills or avoid expensive cooling appliances. Yet, nobody wants to turn into a sweaty mess. Whether you’re seeking indoor solace or braving the outdoor heatwave, comfort is key. During peak summer, there is always that phase where we are in dire need of cooling off.
Let’s explore tips to stay cool and comfortable, from optimizing your home environment to mastering summer style. In this article, we share 10 basic tips which you can prepare before peak summer or easily practice when the temperatures soar high. These tips will not break the bank and are easy to do.
1. Staying Open With Natural Ventilation
The air atmosphere is at its coolest in the early morning (especially before sunrise). It is the best time to keep the windows open to let the morning breeze uplift the indoor ambience before noon, when the heat starts to peak. It is easier to keep the indoor temperature at room temperature when it has been cooled in the early part of the day.
From noon to evening, it is vital to try your best to make use of cross-ventilation tricks. This means opening up either doors or windows that are on opposite sides of an indoor area. This allows one part of the air to enter and exit between the opened windows or doors, creating a smooth transition of airflow. Cross-ventilation tricks are also helpful if you are located on the upper floor. Always find a way to let heat air escape on the upper floor by keeping any wall seals open, windows open, or the fireplace window open. This allows travelling heat from the bottom floor to the upper floor to escape.
2. Playing With Shades
When the sun is shining at its brightest, your space can feel more like an oven. Well, make use of any blinds, curtains, or door shades to keep a space well-shaded and cool from hot radiation. If you don’t have set up curtains or blinds, you could use temporary paste-on window glass seals using paste-on reusable paper or reflective material to deflect radiation from entering through the glass. Alternatively, you can use the benefits of a tall indoor plant to keep your space well-shaded.
Plant shading offers great benefits by adding greenery to your space. It also has natural cooling properties, as plants release more oxygen into the atmosphere.
3. Multi-task When Doing Your Laundry
This trick is effortless, as on a daily basis, there are always some laundry or wet kitchen towels to wash. Well, the only trick is to start early. By 1 pm, when the sun starts to be shining at its brightest and the heat wave begins to accumulate, ensure your wet laundry is ready to dry. A wet laundry (wet garments) absorbs heat naturally. In fact, if you handwash your garments, they have a better moisture consistency, as machine-wash garments tend to be least moist after being mechanically washed. An additional step is to keep a whole bucket of water below the area where your laundry is hung, as the evaporation of water keeps the air cycle to be moist and cooled.
4. The Lighter Our Garments, the Better
Light-coloured fabrics reflect sunlight rather than absorb it, keeping you from acting like a sponge absorbing heat radiation. Hence, keep those dark-coloured garments (e.g., black, navy, brown, and grey) away during summer. Secondly, opting for lightweight materials is handy. For instance, organic cotton made from natural fibre or lightweight satin is the best option for letting your skin breathe. These materials allow air to flow freely and prevent uncomfortable stickiness.
5. Trigger Our Pulses With a Cold Wrap
Grab a thin towel or a lightweight playcloth, run it under cold water, and squeeze it to remove excess water. Give the towel a hard shake, then wrap it around your pulse points. For example, covering the pressure points on your wrists, neck, and ankles where your blood vessels are close to the surface. As these pressure points are the most active spots of our body, the cool, wet fabric which touches and rubs against this point acts as a natural cooling trigger point. The cooling wrap provides a relaxing sensation to our body. For a demo, check this tutorial by Lola:
6. Icy Summer Slumber
Before you hit your slumber, place your pillowcases and bedsheets inside individual reusable sealed wraps. Put each individual seal wrap inside the freezer for 4 hours and no more. The sealed wrap is a must, as it keeps the pillowcases and bedsheets clean and wet-free. When it’s time to tuck in, take out your chilled bedding and experience the comfort of icy coolness. The sensation is incredible. Your skin rubs against the cool fabric, sending a wave of relief through your body.
7. Stay Fragrant and Cool Outdoors With a DIY Mist
If you are staying outdoors and want to be more humble with ways of staying chilled. Have a DIY spray mist with you. Carrying an easy-to-carry bottle of spray mist to absorb the cool, fragrant moisture spray once in a while does more than keep your body feeling fresh. Want to see how it’s done? Check out our tutorial, where we guide you step by step, ensuring you have your very own mist recipe ready in no time. You can also browse this set of natural oils to infuse in your spray mist.
8. A Conscious Diet Keeps Our Body System Chilled
It is a natural process in a healthy gut, and healthy blood flow leads to a more regulated body temperature and allows our body to control sweating better. This means eating healthy, nutritious food such as fruit salads, plenty of chilled fresh greens infused with a lime dressing, or gulping down a chilled gazpacho. The best part? Making this healthy food yourself at home not only keeps you away from unhealthy fast food takeaways, but it keeps your weight slim and your body well toned if eaten at a moderate portion. If you’re heading outdoors, gobbling down your home-chilled foods in these containers can substantially help to make you feel cool and more comfortable right away. For instance, pack up some chilled fruit jellies or frozen coconut slices.
9. Stay Hydrated
The simple saying staying hydrated keeps you healthy carries on during summer periods. Your body’s internal cooling system relies on water to function optimally. Sipping on filtered water throughout the day quenches your thirst and helps regulate your body temperature, keeping you cool and comfortable. When the temperature rises, your body loses more fluids through sweat, so it’s crucial to replenish these lost fluids regularly. Keeping a reusable water bottle by your side ensures easy access to hydration wherever you go. Alternatively, you can make frozen smoothies or chilled kombuchas and store them in a reusable flask. Then, quench your thirst and stay hydrated with that handy flask!
10. Don’t Feel Ashamed With Shades Accessories When Outdoors
The more you keep shaded when outdoors, the better you are at protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. Carrying a solid umbrella or wearing a large circular hat can have significant benefits in keeping your upper body cool. Additionally, you will enjoy your outdoor activity more when you keep yourself shaded from the sun as you can have a better vision by looking around your surrounding. Under direct sunlight, and if unshaded, your vision perception reduces significantly.
In Summary
Making small, simple efforts can keep you easily cooled and more comfortable on a daily basis during peak summer periods. At @Green Cloud Nine, we aim to guide you toward a harmonious balance between comfort and sustainability. We believe you can enjoy the best of both worlds—beating the summer heat and using eco-friendly resources to bring you more comfort. Enjoy your summer!
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