Summers are here and finding ways to stay cool becomes essential. While seeking refuge indoors can provide some relief, ensuring your home remains comfortably cool is often challenging. Andrew Carmichael, Airflow Research Engineer, Dyson shares his top tips for maintaining comfortable temperatures indoors during the summer.
Stay hydrated
Staying hydrated is an important step in staying cool. Aim to drink at least two litres per day, avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and hot drinks. Upping intake of minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium can help too, as drinks rich in minerals help to hydrate on a cellular level.
Reduce heat sources at home
Electronic devices generate excess heat and can contribute to a warmer ambient temperature in the room – and during a heatwave, every degree counts. For example, cooking in a pan or oven can also increase indoor temperatures, so light meals that don’t require heat may be preferred during a heatwave.
Beat the heat with cooling airflow
With temperatures soaring, staying cool can be a real challenge on hot summer nights. That’s where the Dyson purifiers use Air Multiplier technology and 350-degree oscillation, projecting air around the whole room, whilst simultaneously capturing 99.95% of pollutants that build up in the summer heat such as smoke haze, gases and pollen. In the night mode, they maintain optimal purification performance for a cooler and more peaceful night’s sleep.
Close curtains and shutters
Opening windows to sunlight and breeze might seem like it’s helping, but this can create a greenhouse effect during a heatwave – with up to 30% of unwanted heat gain attributed to windows. It’s best to keep windows, curtains or shutters closed during the day to minimise the amount of sunlight entering the home. If temperatures dip during the night, this is the time to allow cooler air to circulate before closing them up again in the morning. However, temperatures typically stay high overnight during a heatwave.
Regulate body temperature naturally
Wear lightweight, breathable clothing and choose bed sheets in natural fibers like linen and cotton. While man-made materials like polyester effectively insulate the heat and resist moisture, natural fibers instead absorb moisture and help to cool your body temperature.
In conclusion, staying cool during the summer requires a multi-faceted approach. From staying hydrated and using air purifiers, each step plays a crucial role in maintaining comfort. Remember, it’s not just about battling the external heat but also about creating an indoor environment for a healthy home.
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