In winter we complain about the cold and wait for summer with impatience.
And as soon as the heat arrives, we moan because it's too hot!
Especially when you don't have air conditioning at home.
It's a constant struggle to stay hydrated, protected from the sun and to have a little place in the shade!
We would almost come to count the days that separate us from autumn... a shame!
Fortunately, we have selected 9 effective tips for you to cool off, even if you don't have air conditioning at home.
Simple things to remember in the event of a heat wave! Watch:
Take small towels or washcloths and soak them in water. Drain them and roll them in a sheet of parchment paper, then place them in the freezer. Leave the towels until they are solid. You can also add a drop of essential oil for an even more relaxing experience.
Fill a large bowl with ice or ice cubes and place it in front of a fan. Cool air will circulate in the room, lowering the temperature. Easy and quick, right? Check out the trick here.
The feet are very sensitive to temperature. To fight against the extreme heat that causes them to swell, immerse your feet in ice or cold water. This will lower your body temperature and make it much easier to withstand the heat and fall asleep afterwards. Check out the trick here.
Make your favorite coffee at home, wait for it to cool down and pour it into an ice cube tray. Put the tray in the freezer for a few hours. Unmold the coffee cubes in a glass, add milk or sugar and enjoy. It also works with a good mint or lemon tea. Discover the recipe here.
To refresh yourself throughout the day, no need to buy a mister. Do it yourself, it's more economical! For this, put cucumber slices, lemon juice, a teaspoon of aloe vera gel and a tablespoon of rose water. Mix everything and pass the liquid through cheesecloth to filter it. Then, pour the mixture into a spray bottle and put it in the fridge. All you have to do is pschitt on your face when you're hot. You'll see, it feels so good!
Take a stalk of aloe vera from one of your plants or from the store. Press it onto your skin. Its juice has a cooling effect when applied to the skin. After a long day in the sun, it can also help soothe sunburn. If you don't have an aloe vera plant, use this 100% natural aloe vera gel.
Use kraft gift paper and fold it accordion style. Form a circle. To make the handle, use popsicle sticks to stick on each end of the paper. There you go, your fan is ready! As soon as you're hot and there's no air conditioning, take out your fan. Very practical in the subway for example. Check out the trick here.
Fill an ice cube tray with your favorite fruits. Pour water over it and let it freeze for a few hours. You can add these cubes to your water for a sweet, fruity flavor or simply suck on these fruity cubes.
Put your sheets in the freezer for about 30 minutes before you go to bed. Also, be sure to put sheets in light, natural fabrics for the summer:cotton or linen are much cooler. Close the shutters during the day so that the heat does not enter, and make a draft as soon as the sun goes down.
Animals are also hot during the summer! To refresh them, fill a bucket with water, chicken broth and dog treats. Put it in the freezer to turn it into ice cream. Flip it over and place this frozen dessert on a plate. Your dogs will enjoy themselves and also refresh themselves at the same time. Let the ice cream melt slightly so that the tongue does not stick to it;) Discover the trick here.
