SAVVY homeowners are turning to a clever laundry hack that’s perfect for cooling you down in the scorching summer heat.
This simple trick not only helps keep you cool, but also makes your clothes dry faster and smell fresher – and it won’t cost you a penny.
As the UK sizzles in scorching summer heat, homeowners are turning to a clever washing hack[/caption]
This genuis tip is perfect for tackling sweaty clothes, sticky nights and stuffy air[/caption]
It might sound wild, but hanging your washing inside your windows could be the genius summer hack you never knew you needed.
If you’re bunging towels or bed sheets in the wash today, try pegging them over your windows – not only will they dry quicker in the scorching heat, but they’ll also help block out the blazing sun and keep your home cooler.
That’s right – dry your laundry and beat the heat in one go.
Two birds, one washing line!
How this works
Hanging a wet sheet in front of an open window can help cool a room by using evaporative cooling.
As the breeze blows through the wet sheet, the water evaporates, drawing heat away from the air and making it cooler.
This is a simple, cost-effective way to lower the temperature inside a room, especially during warmer days when there’s a breeze.
Muslin Clothes
Parents also offered their tips, and made the most out of the hundreds of muslin clothes they had lying around.
One mum said: “I give the kids a damp, very well wrung out muslin when it’s horrible and hot.
“They are magic for cooling you off, and if they warm up you just need to flap them about a bit and they cool down again!
“Perfect for getting to sleep with.”
Hot Water Bottle
Another hack that people are sharing on Mumsnet is to use a hot water bottle, yes, even in the summer.
You simply fill the water bottle with a small amount of cold water and stick it in the freezer until frozen.
Then you want to place it at the bottom of your bed to keep you cool all night long.
However, you shouldn’t use the same hot water bottle for hot water in winter and freezing in summer, as it can weaken the rubber.
If you can, buy two hot water bottles and change them for each task.
Many agreed that the hack was vital to staying cool in the summer.
One wrote: “In praise of the cold water bottle.
“It’s just a hot water bottle filled with cold water, but it’s so helpful when it’s really hot.”
A hot water bottle isn’t just for the colder months[/caption]
Free summer holiday activites
You don’t need to spend a penny to keep your kids entertained this summer…
Museums – Some museums offer free entry to some exhibits, and also host events for kids.
Parks – Head to your local park to enjoy the playgrounds, games areas, courts and splash pads. Some even have trails for kids to enjoy.
Beach – It doesn’t have to be sunny to enjoy the beach, you can go rock pooling, crabbing, make sandcastles, or enjoy a walk along the headland.
Library – If the weather is awful, head indoors and borrow books, audiobooks, dvds.
Cooking – Have your own mini bake-off, or Come Dine With Me challenge.
Playdates – Invite friends over for an afternoon of socialising.
Boardgames – Enjoy a little sibling rivalry with rounds of Monopoly or stretch your brain with Scrabble.
