WITH temperatures rising, summer is finally here – yay!
But if, like us, you’re already complaining that you’re “too hot” and are struggling to calm down, look no further… because it turns out there’s a 26p trick that works like magic.
And the good news is that there’s no expensive air conditioning in sight either…
Superintending pharmacist Abbas Kanani, from Click Chemicalspoke to Fabulous Digital and revealed two genius methods she uses to stay calm on a budget.
While many of us just reach for a fan, most of the time it does little more than blow warm air around the room.
Adding a small amount of salt to water before freezing can lower the freezing point, making ice last longer.
Abbas Kanani
Therefore, according to Abbas, it may be worth placing blocks of ice in a bowl, which is then positioned in front of the fan.
And the savvy pharmacist even revealed a clever way to make ice last longer – using a 26p kitchen essential you probably already have in your cupboards.
“Adding a small amount of salt to water before freezing can lower the freezing point, making the ice last longer,” she explains.
“You can place blocks of ice in a shallow pan or tray and position them in front of a fan.
“This will help blow cold air in as the ice melts and lower the ambient temperature.”
Secondly, Abbas recommends using blinds or blackout films on the windows of your home.
“They are effective at blocking sunlight and keeping rooms cool during the day, which in turn can help you get a good night’s sleep,” she says.
“You can buy them cheaply online, made from paper or film, costing between £6 and £20.
“The film is also usually removable and reusable.”
It comes after Fabulous previously revealed how mums were raving about a £6 bargain that stops their kids waking up ‘stupidly early’ because of the sun.
Taking to the B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and more Facebook group, Amy shared a photo of Dunelm’s ‘Temporary Paper Blackout Blinds’.
Alongside the image, she wrote: “My kids woke up stupidly early because of the sun… these are so good for the price!
“I built two balcony windows in my children’s room.
“Not very aesthetically pleasing, but it definitely gets the job done!”
She continued: “£6.50. They have double-sided tape to attach to the window, but they might work if you buy Velcro so they can be taken off as and when!”
How to Stay Safe in Hot Weather
The UK Health Security Agency has advised you to follow these tips to reduce the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke:
- Avoid the sun during the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm.
- If you are going to do any physical activity, such as exercising or walking your dog, plan to do it at times of day when it is cooler, such as in the morning or evening.
- Keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
- If you go outside, cover up with light clothing, a hat and sunglasses, and apply sunscreen
- Drink plenty of fluids, but limit drinking
- Learn the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
- Check in on family, friends and neighbors who may be at higher risk of getting sick, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
Source: UKHSA
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