‘Genius’ and ‘efficient’ towel hack to keep homes cool during heatwave

UK weather: Met Office forecasts further heatwave conditions Keeping homes cool can be tricky in the UK, with many designed to keep the cold out and the heat in, meaning some rooms may be unbearable. While fans and opening windows can help to some extent, an expert has shared a nifty trick which doesn’t require either. Deyan Dimitrov, laundry expert and CEO at Laundryheap, said: ‘This method involves hanging cold, wet towels around your home at key entry points, such as windows and doors, to cool down your home. ‘You can use freshly washed towels or any clean towel dipped in cold water. This method allows trapped water to evaporate from the surface of the towels and cool the air flowing around your house. ‘Since this hack can be fashioned out of existing household items, it’s a cheap and useful alternative for houses that don’t have access to air conditioning or fans.’ ‘Genius’ and ‘efficient’ towel hack to keep entire homes cool during UK heatwave To make this hack as ‘efficient’ as it can be, the expert shared the most important things to consider when preparing the towels. Britons should make sure to choose light-coloured towels to reduce the amount of light that they will absorb when hung in the sun, preventing them from getting too hot. It is also important to make sure the towels are washed before hanging them up to avoid filling the house with damp smells. Deyan added: ‘It’s recommended that you freshly launder your towels before trying this hack. You could even try adding a few drops of gentle essential oils to your softener compartment when washing your towels to make your home smell nice. Looking for a new home, or just fancy a look? Add your postcode below or visit InYourArea SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info ‘This method works best in sunlight and breezy environments, as these conditions allow water to evaporate faster from the towels and give out a greater cooling effect. ‘Try to hang your towels at entry points within your home where fresh air can come inside, such as near doorways or against open windows. ‘This will prevent your towels from becoming damp and will immediately cool any air coming in from these entry points.’ This method will work best in sunlit and breezy environments, as these conditions will allow water to evaporate faster from the towels and give out a greater cooling effect. Trending Best places to live in 2023