Don’t let the heat get you down. Keep cool this summer with these life hacks that won’t overwork your home’s air conditioner.
- Make aloe vera cubes. Simply fill an ice tray with aloe vera gel, freeze it and then place the cubes on your skin.
- Try a cooling pillow. These cushions can help you feel more comfortable on muggy summer nights.
- Add mint. Menthol makes our bodies feel cool, so by adding spearmint essential oil to products like body wash and lotion, you can get an instant cooling effect.
- Get a handheld fan mister. Sure, you may feel a little silly carrying around a tiny fan, but you’ll be more comfortable than everyone else—and they’ll probably ask to borrow it.
Here are additional ways to keep you and your home cool this summer:
- Close blinds and curtains during the day and open them during the evening, when temperatures are cooler.
- Use ceiling fans and portable fans to stay comfortable.
- Only use appliances that put out heat, like clothes dryers and dishwashers, during the evening, to minimize indoor heat during the day.