The UK is currently in the depths of a scorching summer, with beaches becoming crowded with sun seekers and swimmers. Sleeping is out of the question and we’re all struggling to get proper rest, with Google Trends showing a 5,000% increase in searches for “how to sleep in a heatwave” over the last 30 days alone.
Home expert Rob Beswick, Owner of CGC Interiors, has revealed 5 ways to cool your home down for free. Please see below for more:
“Getting a good sleep is imperative, and the natural temperature for the human body is around 18.3°C and with summer temperatures reaching over 30°C, your sleep is often disrupted.
How to cool your house down for free
Close your curtains and blinds
A quick and simple way to keep the heat out is to block out the sunlight. Drawing your curtains and closing your blinds will stop the sun from getting in and warming up the rooms in your house.
Shut the door
It’s common to keep your door open during the summertime in the hopes of letting a breeze in, but it’s actually making your house even hotter. Keeping the doors closed will prevent your house from filling with hot air and overheating. Open the doors once the sun has stopped shining to allow fresh air in.
Change the lightbulbs
Switch your light bulbs to LED bulbs. They are four to five times more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs, whilst still producing a great level of brightness and cooling your home.
Switch off your appliances
Your appliances generate heat, further adding to the temperature of your home. Make sure to turn off your lights if you’re not in the room, reduce the amount you use your oven and use your hairdryer less and allow your hair to air dry.
Keep your interiors colours light
If you feel your home needs a lick of paint, switching up your interior colours to a lighter shade could be the key to a cooler home. Light reflecting colours avoid heat absorption, meaning your house will be cooler if your walls are lighter colours such as creams, greys and whites.”
CGC Interiors are outdoor lighting experts with an in-depth understanding on interior and exterior lighting, with over 25 years of experience. If the comments provided could be useful in any upcoming articles about lighting and interior decor, please feel free to use them and credit Rob Beswick, Director and Exterior Lighting Expert of CGC Interiors.
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