France is in the middle of a heat wave, but also of inflation! So now is not the time to ruin yourself by plugging in the air conditioning or the fan for hours. It’s out of the question either to die of heat to save money… We’re instead relying on a very simple, and (almost) free trick to keep you feeling cool all day long. Ecological, economical and efficient… Discover our magic method for a cool interior in periods of high heat.
The magic trick to refresh your interior and save money
During the heat wave, it’s not always easy to keep a room cool without an air conditioner. And because you can’t live in your fridge, you have to be ingenious to cool yourself down at a lower cost. This is possible with a magic ingredient that we love. It cleans, eliminates bad smells, shines and in addition it refreshes the house… It is obviously baking soda! Easy to find and inexpensive, this home essential can help you better withstand the high heat in your home. Indeed, baking soda has the power to refresh your windows, and thus, bring a breath of fresh air to your interior.
For clean and fresh windows, here is the 100% natural and inexpensive recipe:
Water, white vinegar and baking soda and you’re done!
In a container, add 800 ml of water, half a glass of white vinegar and 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
Clean your windows with this mixture and use a soft brush.
Rinse everything out and dry your windows with a cloth.
You can also use this recipe to clean your hobs, walls and floors. You now have a disinfected, shiny and fresh house!
Other effective methods to stay cool during the heat wave
When it’s very hot, we’re ready to try everything to cool down a little. But between wacky tricks that don’t work at all and methods that drive up the electricity bill, it’s hard to find the best way to stay cool at home. Fortunately, we have selected, just for you, some effective and inexpensive, unstoppable tips for coping with the heat wave in times of inflation.
Close the windows during the day
Known to all but which still proves its worth: the method of windows closed during the day! After having aired your accommodation early in the morning to take advantage of the “freshness”, remember to close them during the day. In this way you will keep a room protected from light, which will considerably reduce its temperature. In the evening, when the sun has set, open the windows. Drafts will allow the air to cool.
The wet sheet in front of the window
Homemade refreshing curtains, you know? Take a sheet, spray it generously with cold water and hang it on your window. By passing through this damp and cool fabric, the air will evaporate the water which will create cold. This simple system can lower the temperature of your home in no time.
green plants
In addition to having purifying properties, green plants can help you beat the heat. These natural decorative objects release moisture into the air and absorb heat. Prefer those with large leaves because leaf transpiration will be more effective, and remember to water them regularly.
The frozen hot water bottle
In winter, we love to snuggle up against a very warm hot water bottle. Well, in periods of high heat, we reverse the system. Put a bottle of water in the freezer and then put the ice cold container in your bed. You can also put your sheets and your pillowcase directly in the freezer to be sure to spend the night cool.
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