Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer

With summer’s sweltering heat on the horizon, Lynsey Crombie, home expert and author known as the ‘Queen of Clean,’ offers practical tips to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.

Switch to Summer Salads
Crombie suggests opting for light, refreshing vegetarian salads instead of using the stove, which helps keep the kitchen cooler. Barbecues can be a great alternative for grilling meats and veggies since they also keep the heat outdoors.

Close Blinds and Curtains
Close blinds and curtains, especially in bedrooms, to block out the sun’s heat. This action can reduce indoor temperatures and protect furniture, flooring, and other items from UV damage.

Avoid Hot Showers and Baths
Hot showers and baths create steam that lingers, making the home feel warmer. Crombie recommends cooler showers to avoid adding extra humidity to your living space.

Open Windows Strategically
To improve air circulation, open windows that are not in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can let in hot air, making the house warmer.

Place Fans Strategically
Position fans to circulate cool air effectively. Place fans in windows to draw in cooler outside air and create a cross-breeze by positioning fans in opposite windows.

Add Aloe Vera Plants
Aloe vera plants can cool and humidify the air due to their high-water content. They also improve indoor air quality by absorbing toxins and adding a decorative touch.

Change Your Bedding
Use lightweight, breathable sheets made of cotton, linen, or bamboo to help regulate your body temperature while sleeping. Ditch heavy blankets and opt for a summer duvet with a natural filling like goose down or wool.

Keep a Hot Water Bottle on Hand
Fill a hot water bottle with cold water, freeze it, and use it to cool down your bed before you sleep.

Implement these tips to help make your home a more comfortable haven during hot summer days.