Place a damp towel on the fan. If you don't use air conditioning, the house will still stay cool and save money on electricity

The effect of placing a towel on a fan

When the weather is hot, electric fans and air conditioners are used to cool down and bring a comfortable feeling. However, air conditioners are quite expensive and also consume a lot of electricity, so not everyone can afford to use this device. Electric fans are still the most popular cooling method, suitable for the circumstances of many families.

However, on peak hot days, you can see that even if you turn the fan on at the highest number, the wind blowing out is still hot. To solve this problem, you can apply the trick below.

First, prepare a basin of water. Put a little bit of wind in a basin of water and put a towel in it to soak in for a few minutes. Pick up the towel, wring it out and put it in a plastic bag. Tie the plastic bag tightly and put it in the freezer for about 20 minutes. When the towel has frozen, take it out and cover it over the fan cage. 

Soak the towel in water mixed with wind oil.

Finally, you just need to turn on the fan. The wind blowing from the fan will carry the cold air of the towel, making the room cooler and more comfortable. The scent from wind oil also helps bring a cool feeling (because wind oil contains essential oils such as mint, eucalyptus) and is very effective in repelling mosquitoes. If you don't like the smell of essential oils, you can replace them with other essential oils.

Note, you must wring the towel to drain the water, do not let the dripping water fall into the motor and damage the fan.

Applying a damp towel to the fan will help cool the fan's wind on hot days.

Some tips for cooling in the summer

- Cool bed sheets

In the summer, sometimes you will feel that sleeping in bed is too stuffy and hot. If you don't have access to air conditioning, you can consider cooling your bed sheets before going to bed. Put the bed sheet in a plastic bag and put it in the refrigerator a few hours before bedtime. Before going to sleep, take out the bed sheet and spread it on the bed. Although this method is not effective for a long time, it also helps you feel comfortable and fall asleep more easily.

- Use cooling mats

In the summer, instead of lying directly on the mattress, you can use some type of cooling mat to spread on top. Bamboo mats have better air circulation and heat dissipation, helping you feel cooler than when lying directly on the mattress.

You should avoid using plastic mats or rubber mats because these will still create a hot feeling in your back.

- Turn off unnecessary electrical equipment

On hot days, you should turn off unnecessary electrical equipment in the house to limit the heat emission of the equipment during operation. This also helps save electricity significantly.

- Install sun protection curtains

East and west-facing windows will collect the most heat, especially west-facing windows. North and south facing doors collect less solar energy. If your house is located in the direction of direct sunlight, you should install curtains in areas exposed to sunlight. You should choose light-colored curtains to avoid heat absorption. Bamboo curtains are both environmentally friendly and effective in protecting against heat.