No air conditioning? No panic! You can cool the room even without an air conditioner, even if this sounds like a pious wish on days when the hellish heat is pressing, when it is barely sustainable even in the shade and the walls of the apartments turn into radiators. But the air conditioner is not the only lifeline, because you can cool the rooms you stay in the "old-fashioned" way, with a few strategic maneuvers. Check how you can cool a room without air conditioning.
There are many apartments without air conditioning. And if older houses are protected by thick walls, protecting most apartments from the heat is as merciless as fighting down the esophagus. But if you approach things strategically, like protecting a castle from an enemy attack, it can do a lot helps to feel better on days when it's unbearably hot outside. Easier carrying or dealing with high temperatures namely, it is largely related to the condition of the rooms where you stay the most.
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So you don't have air conditioning, you don't have thick walls, and your insulation can only handle so much. In front of you are not only some guidelines with which you will successfully defend the premises against heat attacks, but also tips on how to cool without air conditioning.
Close the windows in time
Close the windows at the right time (they should be closed when the sun shines on them, but do not leave them open longer than six in the morning), close the curtains, lower the blinds and close the shutters. Open them only when they are no longer exposed to the sun and the heat starts to lose its strength.
Shades
Eyeshadows work wonders. If you can't afford them, you can make them yourself. Wrap the cardboard in aluminum foil and place it on the outside of the window. You can also prevent the penetration of the sun into the rooms with white sheets, which will stop the rays but allow any drafts to pass through.
Fan
In addition to air conditioning, water and cold drinks, the fan is man's greatest ally in the heat. If you have ceiling fans, let them "whistle" a little so that you will be less. Namely, the hot air collects under the ceiling, and the fan mixes it up and cools it down a bit. If you have smaller fans, point them towards the ceiling to send cool air that would otherwise linger on the floor. And yes, a fan can also be an improvised air conditioner.
You need a pair of approx. 2-liter containers, which you fill up to three-quarters of the way with water, and 10 percent of this amount is measured out with coarsely ground salt (salt lowers the freezing point of water, which is why very cold ice is formed). Place them in the freezer, then place the ice tray in front of the fan so that it blows the cool air that the tray emits from the top.
Ventilation
When the air temperature drops slightly in the evening or morning, let the apartment breathe. Open all windows and doors wide so that fresh air settles right into every corner of the room. Do not forget to open even the cabinets that store large amounts of heated air.
Away from the oven and stove
In the heat of the day, avoid the oven and the stove like the devil on the cross. Enjoy cold food and use the microwave to reheat. The third option is the grill.
Use of devices and household appliances
Turn off the computer and TV, and postpone household chores that require the use of the device to the evening or early morning.
Cover the furniture
Believe it or not, even your dark sofa can do a lot to keep the heat in. Dress such and similar pieces of furniture in bright cotton fabrics, preferably white.
Stay as close to the ground as possible
If you have a basement, it will be easier to beat the heat there, because there is no place that is cooler. If you don't feel like going into the basement, if you have the opportunity, direct the fan towards the ground floor so that it will supply it with cooler air.
Take care of yourself too
You are also a key piece in the mosaic. Because you and your body are even more important than the apartment on the days of hell. Drink a lot of water (drink at least two liters of liquid a day) and think of a water dispenser, which will become a more indispensable accessory in your hands than a smartphone on such days! Cool the back of your head with wet compresses, as this will make it easier for the whole body. Also, putting your wrist under ice water for 10 seconds will lower your body temperature for almost an hour. The body keeps the temperature on the hands, feet, face and ears. If you manage to cool one of these parts, you basically cool the whole body.
And if you can't afford to jump into the sea or lake or cool off in the river, treat yourself to a cold bath or shower. In addition, get rid of excess clothes. It is best to be at home in a bathing suit like at the beach or in underwear, but if you must wear clothes, they should be loose and made of natural materials such as cotton and silk.
