How to cool your apartment and yourself without an air conditioner

Summer heat can seriously spoil your mood, especially when you are at home and dreaming of a vacation. On such days, even your favorite sofa does not bring pleasure, and the TV is difficult to distract. But there are simple and affordable ways to escape the stuffiness without resorting to expensive equipment. Most likely, you already have everything you need at hand.

The first and easiest thing is to take a shower. But do not immediately run under the cold water. It is much more effective to take a warm and then a hot shower, gradually increasing the temperature. After such a procedure, the body is "reprogrammed", and leaving the bath into the room will feel like a welcome coolness. This works due to the difference in temperatures and how the body perceives external heat after hot water.

Next - airing the room. The usual opening of one window will not help. It is better to open the windows in several rooms at once and leave the doors open - this way the air will circulate freely. If you have a fan at hand, install it by the window and direct the air flow upwards - this way you can achieve the effect of a light breeze in the room.

If the apartment is still stuffy, a simple trick with air movement will help: smoothly open and close the door, as if creating a light breeze. This is enough to make it easier to breathe in the room, especially if it is at least a little cooler outside than inside.

Before going outside, the heat is felt even more strongly. You can prepare by refreshing your body with cold water - just rinse your face, arms, back and legs. The main thing is not to just douse yourself, but wait until you feel cool. Then you need to dress properly: in light, lightweight, but as closed as possible clothes. Such an outfit will not allow the sun to directly burn the skin and will help to keep cool longer.

Many are afraid to put on a jacket in the summer, but a light sports jacket of a light color can be a salvation. It will not allow the body to overheat, and if it becomes stuffy, it can be easily removed. This method is especially useful if you have a short walk or a trip to work in sunny weather.

These simple techniques do not require much effort and allow you to feel comfortable even in the most sweltering heat. The main thing is to listen to your body, not to overheat and remember: you can create coolness without an air conditioner if you act wisely.