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I don't know where you are, but my thermometer already shows 30ºC.

And this at inside of my house !

The problem is, I don't have a fan let alone air conditioning ...

Fortunately, while researching, I found some ingenious tips to cool a room without any devices!

I have selected for you 12 tried and true tips to cool a room without an air conditioning or fan. Look :

1. Place ice cubes in front of a window

Few people know that the suffocating sensation of heat is not due to the heat, but to humidity.

Pour ice cubes or ice water onto a tray, then set the tray in front of an open window in a room of the house where air is circulating.

The principle is simple, but very effective in cooling a room quickly!

When the ice water evaporates, the vapors will draw heat from the room and the hot air is naturally forced out.

Use a book or newspaper as a fan to expel hot air and cool the room even faster.

2. Turn off all lights

It may seem insignificant at first ...

... but light bulbs produce a lot of heat in a room!

Especially incandescent lamps and halogen lamps.

So remember to turn off your lights as soon as they are not in use.

And make the most of the natural sunlight.

If you can, replace your old bulbs with low-energy bulbs, such as CFLs or LEDs.

Indeed, these bulbs emit much less heat than the old ones.

In addition, opt for white light bulbs rather than yellow.

3. Close the bedroom door when cooking

If you are using the oven or hotplates for cooking, remember to close the bedroom door.

Why ?

This prevents hot air from the kitchen from entering the room you are trying to cool.

Otherwise, all the heat from the oven will flow into the chamber ...

Also, know that in summer, it is better to have a good barbecue outside than to cook your food in the oven or on the griddle.

If you don't have a barbecue, try to choose dishes that don't need cooking.

What for example ? Well, good salads! Here are 12 salad recipes to quench even the biggest hunger pangs.

4. Close rooms you are not using

If you are trying to freshen up your bedroom, consider closing off other rooms in the house that you are not using.

This keeps cool air from spilling into rooms where you don't spend time.

This way, the fresh air stays in the rooms where you spend your time in the house.

5. Turn on the VMC in the bathroom

You don't have air conditioning or a fan, but maybe you have a VMC?

If so, turn on the CMV in your bathroom and in the kitchen as well.

At the same time, open the door to the room you want to cool.

Thus, the VMC will also be used to expel the hot air from your house.

6. Turn off all electronic devices

Electronic devices and gadgets also produce heat without you knowing it ...

This is the case with TVs, boxes, consoles and any other device that has a transformer that emits heat.

So to cool a room, also think about turning them off!

Before sleeping, take a tour of the house and completely turn off any lights you see.

Turn them off when not in use, especially at night to enjoy the freshness.

7. Sleep as low as possible

Did you know that the heat tends to rise upwards in a room?

Concretely this means that it is cooler at ground level than at the ceiling.

Take advantage of this phenomenon in the evening to fall asleep more easily.

To do this, simply put your mattress on the floor.

8. Hang a wet sheet on the window

Wet a sheet with cool water, wring it out, and hang it over an open window.

Or even better, use the Egyptian method to sleep cool!

How? 'Or' What ? Using this wet sheet directly as a cooling blanket in your bed.

Instant cooling effect guaranteed! Check out the trick here.

9. Draft at night

Consider using the cool of the night to cool the whole house.

During the day, it is best to close the shutters to prevent the heat from entering.

But as soon as the heat falls, open the door and windows to draft and blow the warm air out of your home.

You will see a big difference in temperature quickly.

10. Prevent the heat from getting inside

As soon as it gets hot outside, close all your shutters and windows.

The ideal is to close them before as temperatures start to rise.

Indeed, few people know that keeping windows open during the day does not bring fresh air.

On the contrary, hot always goes cold.

Thus, if the outside temperatures are higher, the warm air enters through the window and the room is still more hot.

11. Avoid using the washing machine

When it is hot in the house, avoid using appliances.

This includes the washing machine, dryer, hair dryer and iron.

All of these household appliances and many others produce heat.

12. Take cold showers

As a general rule, avoid using hot water in the bathroom.

This is because hot water produces vapors, which increases humidity and a stifling sensation of heat.

It is best to take the coldest shower possible before going to bed to lower your body temperature.

Results

And there you have it, you have now refreshed your house, without connecting the air conditioning or the fan :-)

Fast, easy and efficient, isn't it?

I tested these tips and I can tell you that it allowed me to lower the temperature by at least 2 or 3 degrees at home!

I was finally able to sleep comfortably in the cool even during the hottest periods.

Extra tips

To fight against the heat in the long term, know that there are other effective tips:

1. Attach awnings over windows that are most exposed to the sun.

2. Optimize the insulation of your home.

3. Put solar anti-heat films on your windows. These reflective films reject a very large part of the solar energy. Install the reflective side out for east-facing windows. Conversely, lay the reflective side in for those facing west and south.

4. Change the color of the front of your house. A light color reflects the sun's rays, while a dark color absorbs solar heat.

5. Are you sharing your bed with someone? Better to sleep alone to facilitate the circulation of fresh air.

Your turn...

Have you tried these tips for cooling a room without a fan? Tell us in the comments if it was effective. We can't wait to hear from you!

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Also to discover:

How to Refresh a Room in Your House in Summer?

21 Tips For Surviving Hot Summer Nights WITHOUT Air Conditioning.