The ultra-hot breeze and deadly sharp sun rays trying to make our days more harsh than bearable. A summer is the season which bounds us to try a hell lot of hacks to stay cool. We try different technology to make our place cooler than outside. But the power cut in the area and expensiveness of these options left us survive the hot and humid weather.
What if we say there are several alternate ways exists which can help you keep your house cool without depending on electricity? Don’t believe? Check we have listed some here.
1. Block Sun Rays:
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Sun rays are one of the major reasons of temperature rise in homes, so try to block these rays. Thick curtains and drapes of khas will help in blocking UV rays of sun, and using Bamboos blind on windows along with curtains also acts like an insulator for heat from the sun. Even covering the windows with a large sheet of cardboard will keep the sun’s rays out quite effectively. You can even make pretty designs on them to make them attractive too.
2. Close the Windows:
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Close the windows before day starts heating up. always check the temperature and open the windows when the temperature is cool outside.
3. Covering Exterior:
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Drape green sheet on exteriors or your balconies which are not covered with curtains. These check high temperature and maintain ventilation.
4. Unplug Electrical Devices:
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Turn off the lights and unplug the electronic devices which are not in use, they generate heat even when they are turned off.
5. Proper Ventilation:
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For proper ventilation strategically opens the windows, and allow the air to move through the house.
6. Avoid Clutter of Furniture:
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Avoid too many furniture as having room packed with furniture kept closer create hot air pockets and it becomes stagnant. If not necessary don’t use rugs everywhere, as they emit more heat than the floors
7. Wrong Positioning of Electronic Devices:
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Many times the wrong position of refrigerators and other devices can also lead to heating of the building.
8. Avoid using Dark Colors:
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Dark color furniture, walls and sheets will lead to absorption of heat. In day time cover the sofa and bed with light color cotton bedspreads as since the upholstery fabrics are thick and make you sweaty and light color have cooling impression.
9. Smart Planting :
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It would be best idea to strategically place tree, shrubs, vines and planters outside. Carefully plant the trees in the directions where they block the sun. Put planters and grow vines on sidewalls they would absorb the heat from the breeze. It’s very easy to be done at any type of houses.
10. Stop Playing Open- Close with Refrigerator’s Door:
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Cool blast coming out while opening the door of refrigerator might give you a wow feeling for a short while, but it’s not cool for your home. As for maintaining the constant temperature the motor in refrigerator has to work hard and will generate more heat.
11. Avoid using too much Water at the day Time:
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The water filled in the overhead tank might have high temperature and can produces steam when let out. Try to do your laundry and cooking during the cooler parts of day.
12. Layer of Stack of Bundles of Hay:
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The older and most effective way, make a layer of hay on the terrace. Hay is a natural insulator of heat and makes the terrace remain cool.
Keeping ourselves cool is also essential
- Put a wait cloth on your pulse points at the wrists, neck, elbows, groin, ankles, and behind the knees, it will help your body to cool down fast.
- Eat cucumber and onion in salad it helps in cooling body from inside.
- Avoid chilled water from refrigerator in place of that use water stored in earthen pot as it will cool you inner self.
- A cold shower
- Wear loose and cotton cloths
Try out these natural hacks and explore how these old naani dadi ke nushkhe will work wonders for you.
Also, read about 10 mindblowing environment friendly innovations done by Indians, here
