HOW TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE COOL IN SUMMER NATURALLY.

In summer, staying indoors is as uncomfortable as stepping out because of the humidity. While many find using an air conditioner as an immediate solution, we give you a few suggestions that will help you keep the interiors of your house cool naturally.
Down the blinds: We are talking about the morning hours. Ensure that you pull down the blinds before it turns really hot in the morning. Or make use of shades or curtains so as to avoid the sunlight from directly entering the house. It will reduce the indoor temperatures considerably.
Let cool air flow in at night: Since the temperature drops by a few degrees at night, allow cool air to flow in by leaving the windows open. To maximise the effect, you can place table fans strategically to have the natural breeze flow in. It's called making a wind tunnel. Place one fan in such a way that it is facing inside and the other one pointing towards the window.
Modify your ceiling fan: A simple modification of the ceiling fan inside your room can make the interior much cooler. Set the fan's rotation in counter-clockwise direction as it pushes cooler air down to the floor. There are fans that come with a switch on its motor to change the direction of its rotation.
Use water minimally during mornings: Reduce the usage of water during the morning hours for different purposes like bathing, washing, etc. Because during the hot hours of the day, the temperature of water in the overhead tank rises. When it is let out, it generates humidity within the house. So, wait till it is evening to use water from the overhead tank.
Use light-coloured bed-spread: Just as you are advised to wear light-coloured clothes, ensure that you use bed-spreads that are light in colour during summer. It will reflect heat instead of absorbing it.
Brow plants: Growing indoor plants will help you have fresh air and keep the house cooler. Haven't we learnt in school that plants absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen? Potted plants like aloe vera, ficus tree and snake plant that remove toxins from the air, reduce indoor temperature and also add to the decor are easily available in nurseries.
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