As temperatures begin to soar across the country, many will be looking for some tips and hacks to keep their houses cool.
The Met Office predicts that "exceptionally high temperatures" could reach anywhere between 32C and 43C in the most severe cases. During extreme temperatures like this, it's important to stay cool and hydrated in order to avoid any severe illnesses or risk of life.
While many of us will quickly go for a fan or the more expensive and rare aircon, these aren't the most cost-efficient, especially during a rising cost of living crisis plaguing the UK. Furthermore, homes in the UK are quite difficult to keep cool as they are designed to trap in as much heat as possible due to the regular moderate climate that's frequently experienced, Leeds Live reports.
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However, there is one neat trick that involves simple and cheap kitchen foil that could cool down the house. Such foil is easy to find and is sold at most major supermarkets.
By spreading some foil on your windows which receive direct sunlight, you can redirect the sun and heat away from the house. Other hacks include keeping our window open but curtains drawn and blocking direct sunlight.
How safe is it to hang tin foil in windows?
Tin foil is a non-toxic substance and will only melt under temperatures as ridiculously high as 660C. Therefore, even in this horrific heatwave, it will remain safe.
Other ways to keep the house cool
There are a variety of ways you can keep your house cool during a heatwave, including:
- Opening windows and doors to allow air to circulate through the house.
- Place bowls of water in different rooms - they will evaporate and keep the temperature cool.
- Turn off appliances that aren't being used such as an oven, toaster, laptop or games console.
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