Cool Down During Heatwaves
- Create Natural Airflow
- Open windows early in the morning and again in the evening once it’s cooler outside than inside.
- Open windows on opposite sides of your home to create a cross-breeze.
- Keep windows and curtains closed during the day to block out the heat.
- Use Water Wisely
- Fill a basin with cold water and soak your feet.
- Take a lukewarm shower or rinse your wrists, feet, and neck with cold water.
- Wet a cloth and place it on your neck.
- Think Strategically
- Turn off heat-generating appliances: like ovens, computers and TV.
- Eat light meals.
- Seek out shade.
- Dress Light
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothes made from natural fabrics like cotton or linen.
- Avoid dark colors.
- Go barefoot indoors, bare feet help your body cool down.
- Move Mindfully
- Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest hours
- Opt for calm activities
- If you need to be active, do it early in the morning or later in the evening.
- Sleep Cool
- Use a thin sheet instead of a duvet.
- Sleep on the lowest floor of your home > heat rises.
- Place your pillow inside a plastic bag in the fridge for 20 minutes before bedtime.
