Outside the window - the last month of summer, which, judging by the weather, decided to "treat" us real tropical heat. Of course, it is very pleased with those who have the opportunity to give up somewhere to the sea or to the river. But in a city mode to transfer this heat, quite frankly, not easy. It is impossible not only to go outside, which is about to melt the asphalt, but is in a warmed-up the scorching sunlight apartment. It seems, can only save the air conditioning, but it is not at all, and electricity prices do not do that too often and for a long time to turn it on.
Experimental version of the site Kolobok.ua offers to take advantage of our practical tips for survival in a city apartment in the summer heat.
Insulate the room. Close all windows and doors. For airing open window at night and early in the morning close them again.
Shut off access to the building sunlight.How to do it? The first way - light shades of natural linen. They fit well into any interior space and protect from direct sunlight. The second option - Venetian blinds. Third Embodiment - aluminum film. It does not look as aesthetically pleasing as the first two options, but is more effective in reflecting solar rays.
Remove all the carpets.In addition, they are - champions in the dust source, they also accumulate and retain heat in the room. Without them, the room immediately becomes cooler.
Moisten the air in the room. Bracer will reduce the temperature by 2-3 degrees, and the feelings of all 4-5. But here you need to know when to stop. The "tropical" climate in the apartment may appear fungus.
Wet curtains. One way to moisten the air in the room - it's hanging in there every half hour / hour of wet towels and sheets. You can also soak the curtains.
Sleep on the floor. Hot air rises, so lying on the floor, you "win" a few more degrees. On the hottest of days time, you can put a mattress on the floor and sleep on it. This is not exactly comfortable, but after a good sleep on the bed in a heat will still fail.
Fill the bath with cold water and open the door. This will allow to lower the temperature in the room adjacent to the bathroom for a couple of degrees.
Freeze water bottles and arrange them in a room. Thus, you will be able to reduce the temperature by 2-3 degrees.
Wrap the foil batteryThat they did not commit a precious chill up and down the riser. However, if your neighbors above or below the working air conditioning, batteries will be another source of coolness.
Put to bed with a bottle of ice water. Before you go to bed, put a bottle in bed with ice water or soak in cold water and thoroughly wring out the sheets, which you are harboring. While it is dry, you will have time to sleep.
