The Dhaka Times Desk It's starting to get hot. But it is important to keep the house cool for those who do not have AC in their house and have to rely only on fans. Find out today the things to do to keep the house cool this summer.
Here are some tips to keep your home cool this summer:
Loft on the roof of the house
Earlier, there were big mango trees around the house. The house was cool in the shade of those trees. Even if those trees are not there now, you can make a loft on the roof of the house and plant plants like gourd and pumpkin. If you want, you can also plant a shrub like a plant along the wall.
Use soft lighting
Can use soft light without using bulb-tube. If you use modern LED lights instead of using strong lights in the house, you can get some comfort in the heat.
Goof around the house
Air circulation is facilitated if there is a room in the room. That is why the hot air in the room cannot accumulate. So keep the house clean. Clean the fan. If dirt accumulates in the fan, the air may be less.
bed sheet
If the bed sheet is thick and elaborate, perspiration is more. White or light colored cotton sheets will keep the bed cool. White and light colored clothes do not absorb heat but also reflect it. Apart from that, light colors can also have a cooling effect in the room. So bed sheets should be changed regularly. The AC will work even if you give it a short time.
white color
White color is the most resistant to sunlight. So you can paint the roof and outer walls in white or light colors.
table fan
Many people use table fans to prevent heat. However, placing some ice cubes in a container in front of the table fan while running will make the fan cooler.
The floor of the room should be cleaned
At least 2 to 3 times a day, the floor of the house should be wiped with a little more water. This will keep the floor cool. If the floor is cold, the overall temperature of the room will decrease.
What to do while cooking
During cooking, the heat should never be turned on more than necessary. A chimney or exhaust fan should also be kept running during cooking. The cooking fire and oil spices add a lot of warmth not only to the kitchen but also to the surroundings.
Open the doors and windows of the house
In the evening, when the sun goes down, the doors and windows of the house should be opened. As the surrounding temperature decreases, the indoor temperature will decrease if the indoor air circulation increases. It will also cut the feeling of sadness.
Create an artificial roof
Currently, many people are building an additional type of artificial roof on the roof to reduce the sun's impact on the roof. This roof is made of iron pipes and specially made tin sheets. In this way, direct sunlight does not fall on the roof, due to which the house is less heated.
Use of TV, computer, laptop
Try to stop the use of electronic devices unless necessary. TVs, computers, laptops, if left on for too long, the devices generate a lot of heat.
Wet the roof of the house
Soak the roof and walls of the house with water in the evening every day, it will cool down the walls and roof that are heated by the sun all day. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# try to stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer cloth mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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