Strong heat: we explain how to refresh your accommodation without air conditioning

The thermometer climbs this weekend in Occitania… solutions exist to keep freshness without resorting to air conditioning.Our advices.

Heat waves have become commonplace in the region.According to Météo France, we have known two of an extraordinary intensity in 2019 and as much in 2020.Global warming is well at work.

The conclusions of the 2014 future climate report in France are confirmed from month to month: increase in average temperatures, decrease in the number of abnormally cold days in winter and increase in the number of days of heat wave in summer.

Lorsque le thermomètre s’affole, nous avons souvent le réflexe de mettre en marche la climatisation : dans la voiture, au bureau ou à la maison.But at home, air conditioning has a considerable cost and environmental impact.Basic and inexpensive solutions exist.

Maintain closed windows and shutters during the day and open them at night

One of the first reflexes to have in periods of high heat is to close its shutters, blinds or curtains if the outside temperature is higher than that inside the accommodation.Once dark, you will have to do the opposite: ventilate the windows to create air flows large.This gesture will evacuate the accumulated heat inside, circulate the freshness and cool the walls and floors of the house.

For housing on several floors, opening the upper parts windows to evacuate heat and create a "chemin" effect can be a solution bringing more freshness.

Watch out for household appliances

The Ecological Transition Agency (ADEME) recommends not to use its devices such as ovens or game consoles by period of high heat.It is also advisable to extinguish them rather than leaving them in standby.

It will also be necessary to think of cleaning and dusting regularly devices that cannot be extinguished as the refrigerator.Accumulated dust can cause overconsumption of energy.The UFC Que Choisir also indicates that a dusty device produces "a 40 % lower light flow to that of a clean device".Regarding light, LED bulbs consume and heat less than conventional bulbs.

Choose the right clothes

Body heat contributes to the increase in temperature.Thus, polyester and synthetic materials are to be avoided because they retain heat.In summer for more freshness, it is recommended to wear fabrics such as flax, cotton, silk or hemp which do not hold heat and let the skin breathe.It is also important to favor colors of light clothes.

Put a damp sheet or curtain in front of the windows

If you still want to open your windows, know that it is possible to keep the parts cool and accelerate their refreshment using a wetted sheet hanging in front of the window that will absorb the heat.It will then be necessary to repeat the operation and spray the water sheet when it starts to dry (it is also possible to dry wet clothes inside, which will have the same effect).

Pass the mop to refresh the floors

In the same way as for the sheet in front of the window, it is also possible to refresh the floors of your accommodation if you have a suitable covering like tiling.Passing a mop wet with cold water will increase the humidity of the air and absorb heat with the evaporation principle.

Ice cubes in front of a fan to refresh the parts

To create a feeling of freshness, it will be necessary to place a bottle of frozen water or a container filled with ice cubes in front of a fan.

Green plants to filter the sun's rays

For a more vegetable solution during periods of heat, we can also opt for green plants that filter the sun's rays.With the evapotranspiration phenomenon, they will allow the walls to be moistened and refresh the space.

Climbing plants like ivy also allow a positive impact on the reduction of pollution.

Anti-challer films on windows

Anti-infrared or anti-chalter films to stick on windows are very effective against too high temperatures.For around twenty euros per square meter, it is possible to make homemade light reflectors that will have the same effect.Glue aluminum sheets on boxes and fix them to the windows.

Thermal insulating curtains

It is a curtain with a lining in hot matters (in PVC, PET, wool or even polyester).It is she who is responsible for blocking cold (or heat) that can infiltrate windows and frames.This lining also limits heat loss.

Mélissa Simon
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Oui, je veux suivre les réponsesNon, ça ne m'intéresse pas Les commentaires (28)samsom Il y a 10 mois Le 13/06/2021 à 12:53

Thank you Midi-Libre!

Anonyme250698 Il y a 10 mois Le 13/06/2021 à 00:30

Nothing beats good air conditioning.

GRrCriemonnomenBleuIl y a 10 moisLe 13/06/2021 à 10:51

Greta not happy

Anonyme250698Il y a 10 moisLe 13/06/2021 à 10:57

So much the better

citoyenlambda Il y a 10 mois Le 12/06/2021 à 23:10

This makes me think of an old Polish saying during the period of domination of the USSR: "We have the right to ask the Kremlin what we need, they will tell us how to do without it"