In 2021, an abnormal heat covered many cities in Russia. Owners of small-sized housing and apartments in panel houses are especially affected. Some resort to using fans, others urgently preoccupied with the purchase of an air conditioner.
But these are not the only ways to escape the constant stuffiness. Designer Anna Katerinich told what else you can do.
6. Wet cleaning
Ideally, wet cleaning in the heat should be done daily. This will prevent dust from settling, slightly cool and humidify the air in the room.
5. Curtain windows
What could be easier than covering the windows with a cloth. She will save you from getting into the apartment of direct sunlight. Best of all, curtains with a blackout effect will cope with this task. To avoid the feeling of life in a box, you can use them only during the scorching sun.
An alternative option is reflective film. It is able to reflect infrared radiation and reduce the heating of the room. The film, as a rule, comes with a slight darkening, so the glass will not allow the entire flow of sunlight to pass through, and the surface will look mirrored from the outside.
4. Less textiles
In dry and warm weather, the dust becomes more, which means it will settle and clog in the pores between the fibers of curtains, carpets and other textiles. All this pollutes the air in the apartment, and in the heat it becomes even harder to breathe. Therefore, all fabric décor should be temporarily moved to wardrobes. This is especially true for bulky things like knitted blankets.
As for carpets, in the heat their value, as a cozy and warm accessory, is lost. The hot season is the best time to dry clean your carpet.
3. Disconnect electrical appliances
All equipment in the switched on state inevitably generates heat. You have probably noticed how the laptop heats up during active work. It is worth giving electrical appliances a rest from time to time - use them only if necessary and turn them off at night (the refrigerator does not count).
This will not only benefit the microclimate in the apartment, but also protect the equipment from overheating and possible breakdowns. If you constantly work at home on a laptop, it is better to purchase a special cooling table or stand with a fan for it.
2. Use the fan correctly
For better air circulation, it is better to install the fan so that it faces an open window or balcony door. In this case, it will be possible to "drive out" the stagnant air and gradually fill the room with new one. You can also place a container of water in front of the blades. When evaporated, it will humidify the air.
If the appearance or characteristics of standard floor fans do not suit you, you can pay attention to bladeless or column models. They do not "chop" the air, but serve it in a continuous stream.
1. A new place to sleep
As you know, warm air rises to the ceiling, so sleeping on a bed in the heat can be uncomfortable. In this regard, it is worth considering the possibility of arranging a sleeping place on the floor.
A mattress or even a yoga mat will work for this. Better yet, move to the loggia. The main thing is to take care of the presence of a mosquito net.
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