Staying cool in the summertime heat is crucial, but can be especially expensive when all that air conditioning builds up. Luckily, there are all sorts of cost effective ways to cool yourself down that actually work. Just scroll through the list below to learn more!
Cook outside
Okay, so this one might be a bit of an excuse to whip out the grill, but it actually works! Using your kitchen stove or oven causes heat to emanate from your kitchen. By moving the cooking outdoors, your home can be reserved for cool, refreshing air!
Unplug electronics at night
This can be a great way to reduce in heat in your home by closing off sources of emanating heat from energy use. It also doesn’t hurt that you can gather a ton of savings on your bills too!
Focus the cold to your pulse areas
In the summer heat, its common to grab a cold glass of water and use it to cool yourself down. Next time you do so, be sure to target your pulses like your neck and your wrist to help cool down your system. Sometimes its best to focus on cooling down internally than externally!
Chew mint gum and drink cold water
So this is a more creative way to keep yourself cool over the summer but it works wonders and is super cost efficient! Give it a try and you’ll feel a blast of coldness take over.
Readjust your ceiling fan
The direction your fan spins actually makes a big difference in how warm or cool it is inside your house. Turning it counter clockwise can help to pull hot air upwards, leaving the cooler air around you.
Freeze your pillow
If you’re heating up at night, sleeping can be difficult. You’ve probably tried turning over your pillow but if it’s really hot, you won’t get much time until it heats up again. Putting your pillow in the freezer for a bit can help it stay cooler for much longer, and you’ll end up with much better sleep at night!
Rub on some aloe
Having aloe around the house is great because it can be used for so many things. One of the most common uses for the plant though is to soothe burns. You can also use it to keep yourself cool when the summertime heat strikes though! It gives you a similar cold feeling that menthol would, but with all of the other benefits that an aloe plant can provide.
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