It is really hot and humid right now where I live. The house I rent a room in is an old one and doesn't have any air conditioning. My room is upstairs (stupid rising heat!) & even though I have my fan running full blast 24/7, I cannot escape the heat! Any suggestions on how to keep cool when I'm in my room?? Thanks!! :)
2006-07-23 21:18:18 · 12 answers · asked by destiny21 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
get a bowl with some water and ice. dip a cloth into it and place it on yourself. (i find the head is usually best)
don't forget- we will all be complaining in the winter that it is too cold.
2006-07-24 00:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by tweetymay 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
One, make sure that air is actually getting replaced in your room, and not just circulating. Instead of pointing your fan on you, open the window, and point the fan out of the window, which will create a low-pressure pocket in your room, and force more air in from throughout the rest of the house. This won' t help a lot, but might make it a bit more bearable. It ensures that you get fresh air, and not just hot air that keeps getting hotter because it can't leave the room.
2006-07-28 16:43:26 · answer #2 · answered by Daniel S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read some good, common-sense answers to this question. Here's an idea: Since you're renting, you might ask your landlord for permission to put a small air conditioner in your window. Just be prepared to pay the difference in the electric bill, which could be considerable. BTW, I recommend A/C in this case, because evaporative coolers are ineffective in high humidity.
2006-07-29 13:11:02 · answer #3 · answered by WillyC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an air conditioner if you can, also even if not get the darkest shades possible for any windows and pull them down to as far as you windows are opened for air, this will cut down the amount of direct sunshine blazing in and help some. also a bucket of ice in front of your fan in front of you will give you some relief.
2006-07-29 17:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by red dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to keep your room cool is to keep all the blinds closed and the fan running.
2006-07-30 06:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by wiz_on_line 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's no need for your room to get cool. you only need to drink water regularly.
The fan is a good thing, it will help your perspiration evaporate and cool YOU down a little. The human body is well made, you'll survive.
But if you want to feel a bit cooler, spray some mild water on yourself.
2006-07-24 00:29:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to cool the body down of course is fluids also a cold pack on your neck the quickest way to cool your blood down it works give it a try
2006-07-27 12:00:47 · answer #7 · answered by sweetness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully there is a window. If there is, you should get a window fan.
2006-07-23 21:24:42 · answer #8 · answered by ♥michele♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put aluminun foil on your windows aluminun reflects light and heat
2006-07-30 07:45:30 · answer #9 · answered by charles w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wet a bandana and put it around your neck.
2006-07-24 01:03:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋