[ChestnutMare92]

We seem to very rarely get any hot weather over here and, because it's just suddenly gone scorching, I feel like I can't adjust... I get up and try to do something, then I'm flopping down again because the heat just exhausts me within minutes. I've been trying to drink lots, but the only thing that makes me feel cooler is a shower, which I can't have all the time!

I've lived in a cold house since September and have just moved home for the summer...I think it's the drastic change that has thrown me off-kilter a bit... I'm going to put a fan in my room later, but it's so noisy. I have to close the door to my room at night because my father snores like a chainsaw (and you think I'm joking), but I've been leaving the window wide open. My bedroom is the worst offender here, it just seems to be the warmest room in the house!

So...because I rarely have this problem...what does everyone else do to stay cool? Are there some tricks? Please help if you're more used to dealing with this than me. I'm more used to torrential rain!

[Octohedral]

1. Wear light (so it reflects heat), loose clothing like a white t-shirt. In hotter climates they cover themselves all over with light, loose clothing to protect from the sun, but a t-shirt will probably work here. DO NOT WEAR BLACK.
2. I'm not sure leaving the window open helps if the air outside is warmer than the inside either - try leaving it open during the night and just ajar during the day. Open internal doors instead of a window when you can, to allow circulation (though I read about your Dad).
3. If you have curtains it's worth partially or fully closing them, because I think they may help to slow down the greenhouse effect of a glass window.
4. Tidy your room - it gives you a sense of space and wellbeing, and really genuinely helps.

These things ought to help a bit


Edit: It turns out Bedouin tribes often wear black for some scientific reason (see later ). I doubt it makes a difference in this climate, but loose fitting clothes are definitely important.

[rugbyladosc]

keep ur fluids up

[Summer_Lovin]

Soak a flannel in really cold water, rinse it so it doesn't drip everywhere, then place on your forehead. I do this sometimes when I am trying to get to sleep when it is too hot and it really helps!

[bide_your_time]

Sleep completely naked liked in a starfish posistion.

In general I just wear less clothes seems to work.

[Tycho]

Further to the above: eat cold food; drink plenty of water; wear only underwear in the house.

Hope it helps.

[SoNottingH]

(Original post by bide_your_time)
Sleep completely naked liked in a starfish posistion.

In general I just wear less clothes seems to work.

That's so right. The starfish position is just such a cool position for anyone.

[py0alb]

Go and live somewhere hot for a year. Then the hot weather we get in this country will seem pleasantly lukewarm.

Loose, pale clothing, shorts, t-shirts, sunglasses, and spend as much time outside as possible (in the shade of course). Take cool showers.

[LETSJaM]

Go to a chemist and by some of this stuff. http://www.magicool.uk.com/uk.htm

A life saver.

<3 x

[madders94]

I second the suggestion of MagiCool, amazing stuff!

Also if you have a beach anywhere near you, go down there and paddle? I'm hoping to do that this afternoon

[Kenan and Kel]

[bahjat93]

(Original post by ChestnutMare92)
what does everyone else do to stay cool? Are there some tricks?

I don't know about evey1 else but i stay in the Fridge, it's my house now .
There are many benefits of living in the fridge one of them being that you can eat all the food you want, the next one being you that when you pee, you see your pee turn into ice b4 it hits the floor and shatters .

You should join the revolution and move into your fridge!
Viva la revolution!!!

[minniiee]

(Original post by Tycho)
Further to the above: eat cold food; drink plenty of water; wear only underwear in the house.

Hope it helps.

you're actually sposed to eat and drink hot when the weather is hot to help you adjust

so lots of tea/coffee is good

also if you have long hair keeping it tied up helps

if your just in the house hang out in pants + top n not much else?

[Tycho]

(Original post by bahjat93)
I don't know about evey1 else but i stay in the Fridge, it's my house now .
There are many benefits of living in the fridge one of them being that you can eat all the food you want, the next one being you that when you pee, you see your pee turn into ice b4 it hits the floor and shatters .

You should join the revolution and move into your fridge!
Viva la revolution!!!

What do you do when it starts to run out of air?

[Drunk Punx]

I have a south facing garden and my room's at the back of the house, so it's always light in my room, and recently it's constantly been like an oven. Being naked helps as does having the windows open.
I should really get a light dressing gown as opposed to one that feels like I'm inside a wampa.

[Drunk Punx]

(Original post by Tycho)
What do you do when it starts to run out of air?

Presumably he opens the door

[Cetacea]

A good way to cool off when you're really hot is to run your wrists under cold water for a few seconds and allow them to air dry - works a treat.

[JulietheCat]

Always have money reserved for fizzy drinks and ice cream.

[burgerrr]

When i try to get to sleep in hot weather i try to stay as still as possible. It can be a bit annoying as you feel warmer at first, but the more you try to adjust your duvet etc move around, the warmer you'll get.
I suppose it also helps you to drift off quicker too.

[rcummins1]

I remember a question like this coming up on QI, and according to Stephen Fry the effect of wearing 'lighter' colours compared to 'darker' ones is negligible in regards to keeping cool. Can't find the episode though.