Dry air and high temperature reduce a person’s working capacity, mood and well-being. Such a microclimate is especially dangerous for people with weakened immunity and the elderly. Climatic equipment can solve this problem, but not everyone can afford it because of the high cost. However, you can cool the room without air conditioning using available means. They will give a temporary effect, but can significantly facilitate life during an unbearable heat.
Ventilate the room
During the heat it is not recommended to open all the windows wide open, especially if the outdoor temperature exceeds +30 ºС. Even if there is no cooling equipment in the house, the microclimatic conditions in it are much more comfortable than outside. If you open the windows during the summer heat, the room heats up to the same temperature as on the street, the well-being of the person will deteriorate.
The same applies to windows that are located on the shady side. To make the air in the house cooler due to the fact that on the sunny side all the windows are closed and open in the shade, it will not work, because in any case there will be an exchange of air masses, and it does not matter which side they got into the dwelling.
Ventilate the apartment at night or early in the morning. The coolest time of day is from 4 to 7 hours.
We remove direct sunlight
The vast majority of the heat enters the room due to direct sunlight. To create a favorable microclimate, it is recommended to shutter all the windows or lower the blinds. The denser the curtain material, the slower the apartment heats up. Of course, the darkness spoils the mood, it is more pleasant to enjoy the bright sunlight, but in this case you have to choose between comfort and personal preferences.
If the curtains on the windows are transparent and thin, you can use a special reflective film or foil. They are glued to the windows so that direct light does not enter the room. The foil can also be glued to the walls - it will reflect heat and keep cool for a long time.
To cope with ultraviolet radiation, you can use filters.
An alternative to air conditioning in the apartment is energy-efficient polarized windows. In winter, they retain heat, and in summer, cool. This option is suitable for those who are going to make major repairs or change window designs.
Humidity adjustable
Humidity is an essential factor affecting the microclimate in a house. Hot dry air causes dizziness, nausea and fever, so it’s wise to install a humidifier in the room. It will not replace the entire conditioner, but it will help to significantly improve well-being. It can also be used in the autumn-winter period, since working batteries and other heating elements drain the air. A household humidifier must be purchased if there are children in the house.
Allergy sufferers and asthmatics will benefit from humid air as dust particles cling to the floor. This will help to avoid exacerbation of the disease. Another suitable device for this purpose is air washing. It performs the following functions:
- moisturizes the room;
- cleans of dust, all kinds of viruses and fungi;
- ionizes the air;
- fills the room with any chosen aroma.
When buying a moisturizing or cleaning device, you must also regularly do wet cleaning, mop the floors and take care of the furniture.
Humidification and cooling of a house without air conditioning is possible with the help of improvised means.
Hang a large sheet in the door or window opening, and lower its ends into a container of water. She will gradually get wet and evaporate, giving the room a cool. However, this method is only suitable for the shadow side of the apartment. Otherwise, under the influence of direct sunlight, the sheet will dry very quickly. Humidity will be very high and the microclimate feels like a tropic. As a result, breathing may be difficult. Profuse sweating will evaporate very slowly due to high humidity.
To cool the room in the heat without air conditioning will help ordinary cold water. Place the containers around the room, fill the bath, or just turn on ice water. Cool air from the bathroom will spread throughout the apartment. Additionally, you can put ice cubes in bowls and change them as needed. Such methods simultaneously help moisturize the air.
Before going to bed, leave a bowl of cold water and napkins near the bed. If it is too hot, moisten your face, neck and ears to make it easier to breathe.
To help cope with the sweltering heat before bedtime, a refrigerator will help. At the beginning of the day, put sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers in it. Make a bed in the evening. Do not immediately lie down on ice clothes, otherwise you can catch a cold.
We optimize the fan
In the summer, many try to cool the air with a fan. Use it to make the house cool and comfortable. This feeling is created due to the constant movement of air masses. During this process, sweat glands, which are located in the skin of a person, produce sweat. Due to ventilation, it evaporates and the person feels cool.
A fan can’t become an alternative to an air conditioner, but if you put it near a workplace or a bed, it will be much easier to endure a hot period. Rationally place this appliance near a window or door. This method is relevant for those who have a house on the sunny side: hot air will move from the apartment to the street.
You can create a homemade cooler from a fan. Fill plastic bottles or other containers with water and put in the freezer for several hours. When the water freezes, place the bottles opposite the fan so that the air flow is directed at them. After 10-15 minutes, the room will cool significantly. As the ice melts, the bottles should be changed.
Well-proven ceiling fan. It costs not at all expensive, it works silently, ventilates qualitatively. It does not create drafts and does not heat the room with its motor, unlike a conventional fan.
Turn off household appliances
To feel comfortable at home, you must turn off all appliances that produce heat, if possible. Otherwise, without this, the hot room will additionally heat up. Disconnect batteries and towel warmers. They can be powered by electricity or by supplying hot water.
Each heating or heating device generates up to 400 watts of heat. This is enough to heat a small bathroom, so it is best to abandon them during the heat.
Electrical appliances also generate heat, albeit in a fairly small amount. It is recommended to replace incandescent lamps with energy-saving ones. Only 5 conventional lamps can produce as much heat as one small radiator. Incandescent lamps cause discomfort in the heat and consume a lot of electricity, so replacing them will be a great solution.
Hot air spreads in the house much faster than cold air. When cooking for extended periods, close the kitchen door.If there is such a possibility, during an abnormally high temperature, do not use a stove or kettle, cook food in the microwave.
Useful Tips
To make it easier to transfer the heat, it is recommended to remove everything superfluous from the house: carpets, warm textiles, everything that retains heat. It is much more pleasant and comfortable to walk on linoleum or parquet flooring in the summer.
Drink plenty of fluids. It is important to consider that ice water gives a deceptive effect. It is much easier to tolerate heat by consuming hot tea, as it increases body temperature and provokes perspiration.
Hot and heavy meals should be discarded. Give preference to salads, okroshka, dairy products, fruits and vegetables.
At the very peak of the heat, try to move less so as not to generate heat with your body. Wear lightweight loose clothing made from natural fabrics. Relief will come from a cool cloth wrapped around the head, wet wristlets.
According to weather forecasters, during the summer unbearable heat usually lasts no more than a month. It is possible to hold out during this period using the above methods, however, only air conditioning will help to achieve maximum comfort.
