Heat wave coming your way? Here are some helpful tips on how to keep cool this summer.
Keep a squirt bottle filled with cold water near by. Whenever you start to feel hot, give yourself a few sprays on your face and body.
If you don't have an air conditioner, you can always use a bucket or bowl of ice and a fan. Fill a bucket or bowl with ice, and place behind a fan, and turn it on. The air will be cooled as it is pulled across the ice and blown out the fan.
Do any outside work early in the morning, or in the evenings when it has cooled down some. Save the hottest part of the day for in house activities or work.
Instead of using your cloths dryer and adding more heat into your home, hang your cloths outside to dry. Then air fluff them on cool to take out any stiffness.
Heat rises, so if you have more than a one level home, stay downstairs.
Drink plenty of water. Stay away from drinks that have caffeine in them. They help to cause dehydration.
If you wear a hat or bandana, soak it in cold water before putting it on. This helps to keep your head cool, for a long period of time.
Wear light-weight, loose-fitting, light-colored cotton clothing. Light colored clothing helps to reflect the heat, were as dark clothing tends to absorb the heat.
Turn off any lights that you absolutely do not have to have on. Keep your stove and oven use to a minimum as well.
Taking a cool bath or shower is a great way to reduce body heat.
