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Indoor planting of greenery also helps cool the air by absorbing CO2 and releasing O2 during the day. The air-purifying effect of some indoor plants helps reduce harmful chemicals in the air emitted from daily activities, making you feel more breathable.
Change Mattress and Bedding
Summer is the time to say goodbye to thick mattresses. However, if you still want to rest on comfortable bedding, choosing the right material is crucial. Among all types, spring mattresses are most suitable for summer use, followed by mattresses made from natural fiber filling, which are higher than cotton and foam mattresses, and latex.
Note that changing bed sheets regularly will also make you feel more comfortable in hot weather. Because if dirt sticks for a long time, it will make the air difficult to circulate.
Cooling the Body Instead of the Room
Instead of focusing on cooling the room, we can focus on cooling our bodies. Some simple measures are wearing breathable clothes, using a cold towel on hot body areas like the neck, armpits, drinking cool refreshing drinks.
Replace Incandescent Bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Incandescent bulbs also emit a large amount of heat, which is completely wasted energy. Therefore, do not hesitate to replace these incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Not only does it help reduce indoor temperatures but also reduces your electricity bills every month.
Long-Term Measures
If you want to make long-term improvements, you should consider some measures such as using thermal insulation film on windows, adding insulation layers under metal roofs, painting with insulation and many other measures that you can consult architects or on the internet.
Limiting the Use of Electrical Appliances
Not only a matter of saving electricity but also because the heat released from electrical appliances, household items during operation will add a few degrees Celsius to your already stuffy house. To do this well, your family should focus on activities in one room instead of spreading out to all rooms as usual. Additionally, schedule cooking, cleaning scientifically to avoid turning on the stove for cooking too much, causing unnecessary stuffiness.
Insulate the Roof
For types of townhouses, as they often only have one front, being blocked on all three sides, the heat of the sun into the house mainly comes from the roof. This can be done by adding a false ceiling with specialized heat-resistant materials such as gypsum, thermal foam insulation bags.
