How To Stay Cool Without AC?

Use fans to circulate air

Keep curtains or blinds closed during the hottest part of the day

Open windows at night or early morning when it is cooler

Wear loose, light-colored, breathable clothing

Drink plenty of cold water

Take cool showers or baths

Use damp cloths on your neck, wrists, or forehead

Avoid using ovens, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances

Eat light meals and avoid heavy, hot foods

Sleep with lightweight bedding

Place a bowl of ice in front of a fan

Stay in the coolest room in the house

Reduce indoor heat from lights and electronics

Use cross-ventilation by opening windows on opposite sides

Keep your body activity low during the hottest hours

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