October 10, 2024, 11:19 am | Read time: 4 minutes
Read here how to cool your home from the inside and how to maintain your garden in high temperatures.
Even within the sanctuary of your own home, high temperatures can penetrate, leaving you vulnerable to the heat. When it gets unbearably hot in houses and apartments, there are many ways to alleviate the oppressive heat.
What do you do when it’s hot in the home?
Temperatures above 30 degrees are no longer a rarity, and the next heatwave will certainly not be long in coming. Beyond renovation efforts, many tips exist to help you fend off the heat in your home.
Here are some tips for cooling down your home:
- Hang up a wet sheet to combat the heat
- Open cupboard doors and closets when temperatures are high
- Darken the windows to protect against excessive heat build-up
- Position the fan correctly
- Remove thick carpets and textiles
Plants can also cool down your home. The more water evaporates, the greater the cooling effect. To maximize the cooling effect of this ‘natural air conditioning,’ consider the following tips:
- Plants with very large leaves
- Plants with lots of leaves
- Lots of plants, in general
How to ventilate properly in summer
Determining the optimal time to ventilate during a heatwave is crucial for maintaining a comfortable indoor climate. To achieve an ideal indoor climate, you should always ventilate when it is cooler outside, as the consumer advice center recommends. On summer days, this is usually the case at night or early in the morning in many apartments and houses.
It’s worth noting that proactive measures can be taken to shield against heat during the construction or renovation of a house. Insulating the windows is particularly important for heat protection. Energy-efficient renovation not only keeps the heat inside the house in winter but also has a positive effect on heat protection in summer.
Sleep well despite the heat
Hot summer nights can be uncomfortable for many people and have a negative effect on sleep. It, therefore, makes sense to go to bed lightly dressed. A cotton or silk T-shirt and shorts are perfect for hot nights.
It can also help to take a short shower before going to bed. However, the water should be lukewarm and not cold. Otherwise, the hoped-for refreshment can cause unpleasant hot flushes later on.
Sometimes, the right bedding can also help you sleep better. Lightweight comforters with natural hair filling are particularly suitable in summer. A versatile summer/winter comforter that can be combined also offers a reliable choice.
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Tips and tricks for the garden and plants in hot weather
Not only people and animals but also garden plants suffer from extreme heat. This can cause considerable damage to plants in the garden. To prevent this, it is important to prepare the garden for the high temperatures in good time.
Proper care in the garden plays a decisive role in the heat. The top tip for garden care in the heat is to rise early and water the plants. Ideally in the early hours of the morning, when the soil has cooled down and the water evaporates more slowly. It is also advisable to place heat-sensitive potted plants and houseplants in the shade and to protect fruit and vegetable plants from intense sunlight. If you want to be on the safe side, you can, of course, plant heat-tolerant plants and perennials, which are easier to care for in summer.
The lawn also suffers from the summer weather, so it is important to pay attention to a few things when mowing the lawn on hot days. During a heatwave, you should prepare the garden by letting the lawn grow longer and adjusting the mower accordingly.
Proper watering of the lawn is also essential. The right amount of water always depends on the temperature and soil conditions. In summer, the lawn should only be watered when the grass is drooping. In dry weather, the lawn should be watered thoroughly once or twice a week. Inadequate watering can cause the roots to dry out and the root system to flatten.
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