In this hot season, many people suffer greatly from the extremely high temperatures. However, it is not advisable to use the air conditioning 24 hours a day. Not only do you risk having a particularly high electricity bill at the end of the month, but it can also be harmful to your health very quickly. The idea would therefore be to use certain tricks to combat the heat without incurring too much expense or catching hay fever. We are going to offer you an ideal tip: a simple bottle of water can effectively cool down a living room. Although it sounds incredible, it is a solution that works wonders. You will certainly adopt it until the end of summer!

Refresh the room with a bottle of water.

Since air conditioning consumes a lot of energy and could significantly increase your monthly bill, many of you will be seduced by the water bottle trick. If you want to avoid health problems and save money, this solution will greatly relieve you.

The process is very simple: just fill a bottle with tap water and then put it in the freezer for a few hours. Once the water is completely frozen, take the bottle out and place it at the foot of the bed. It will refresh the air you breathe and help you fall asleep faster. Of course, this is only a short-term solution. This method can be rejected even more optimally by using a fan. We give you the details in the next paragraph.

NB   : for a more peaceful night’s sleep, experts recommend using the   refrigerator   to cool down your bed linen before going to bed. That’s why they recommend putting your pillowcase and sheet in the refrigerator for a while before going to bed. The cooling effect is instantaneous!

Some interesting variants to cool a room with water

If you don’t have air conditioning at home, you can use this method to cool down the room. Instead, to apply it you need to have an     ordinary  fan . The trick is simple: you have to soak a cloth or a small towel in cold, even ice-cold water. Ideally, fill a bowl with water and put some ice cubes in it. Wring out the towel so that it is slightly damp and then place it over the fan. Replace it frequently as it dries. In the meantime, to further cool down the room, hang soaked sheets in front of a window. The air currents will be much cooler and a pleasant breeze will enter the room!

Let’s go back to the famous frozen water bottle trick. This time, instead of just placing it at the foot of the bed, you can put it in front of the fan. This way, as it rotates, it will cool down the room much faster. It’s a perfect option for bedrooms, especially before going to sleep. Once the temperature has cooled down in the room, you can turn off the fan and then place the bottle on the windowsill, to preserve the coolness for longer.

Some tips to keep your home cooler and better cope with the heat

• In summer, it is always better to have light colors on the walls, because they retain less heat, which will maintain pleasant temperatures in the rooms in particular.
• It is also advisable to lower the blinds and close the curtains or shutters during the day to avoid the massive intrusion of the sun’s rays and thus keep the rooms cooler.
• For those who don’t know, green plants not only purify the surrounding air, but they also have the ability to refresh rooms. You’ll just need to spray their leaves or wipe them with a damp cloth to quickly feel the difference!
• Beware of incandescent bulbs, which are not energy efficient at all. Instead, opt for light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which can also help   cool your home  and reduce your energy costs. Of course, when you don’t need them, turn off any lamps or overhead lights.
• Due to the summer heatwave, it is difficult to maintain a suitable body temperature to be able to sleep better at night. In addition, to cope with the hottest days, it is important to regulate body temperature by wearing, for example, lighter fabrics or choosing cooler materials for bed sheets. Cotton, silk, linen and satin are the most suitable for controlling body heat and promoting restful sleep.