Free Ways to Stay Cool and Survive the Heat

Free Ways to Stay Cool and Survive the Heat

Yes, there are free ways to stay cool, survive the heat, and save money while doing it. With the cost of everything on the rise, everyone, including my family, is looking for ways to beat the heat without spending outside of the budget they have set aside for their gas and/or electricity.  

Most people cannot afford to buy a new air conditioner, or put the one they have on a cooler temperature setting because of the cost of electricity, and some people do not have air conditioners, so most have to find other ways of staying cool. Over the years I have picked up a few different ways to keep cool on those hot summer days and nights. Not all suggestions will work for everyone but I hope some of you can pick out one or two of these free ways to stay cool that will help you.

Free Ways to Stay Cool on Hot Nights

For those hot nights when you find it hard to get to sleep try these great tips. Put your pillow in a plastic bag, (even a garbage bag will do) and place it the freezer about one hour before you are going to sleep. Take it out right before you go to sleep and see the difference for yourself.

It feels great placing your head on something that is nice and cool, and when you keep your head cool, your whole body will feel better. Since the pillow was in a plastic bag, you will not have to worry about any moisture being inside the pillow. You will have a nice, soft, fluffy, cool place to rest your head.

Another good idea is to take your sheets and blanket off the bed and let them air out, as long as they are not sitting on the bed they will cool off slightly. You can even try putting these in a bag and placing them the refrigerator for an hour before bed.

Keep Your House or Apartment Cooler for Free

There are certain things that we all use every day that add heat to our homes and just by changing a few of these you could help keep your home or apartment cooler.

Of course using the oven on a hot day will heat up your home so try finding meals that can be made in the microwave or on top of the stove. You can partially cook some items in the microwave and finish them in the oven. This will cut down on the amount of time you have the oven heat on.



Sandwiches are also great in the summer. Not many people want to eat a hot meal on a hot day, and sandwiches allow you to please everyone with the many varieties you can make.

My family eats a salad and sandwiches at least twice a week when it is hot. Everybody is happy getting their sandwich and salad made the way they like to have. I just keep different dressing on hand and if someone only wants lettuce that is fine, (it is still healthy).

Free Way to Stay Cool During the Day

Always keep a cool wet cloth on your neck, it really does cool your body down.

Wear lite-weight clothing

Wear light colors as opposed to dark (dark absorbs the heat)

Keep your curtains closed

Turn off all of the lights that you can

These are only a few of the free ways to stay cool and survive the heat, I will be posting more for those who live in an apartment and tips for those who own their own home, or have access to a hose and a back or front yard.