Top tips for keeping cool during hot weather

🌞 As temperatures rise, here are some easy ways to stay cool and save energy in your home:🌞

🪟 Keep curtains or blinds closed during the day
This helps stop the sun from heating up your rooms.

🌬️ Open windows when it’s cooler outside
Let fresh air in early in the morning or at night. If you can, open windows on different sides of your home to let air flow through.

🔌 Turn off lights and appliances you’re not using
Things like TVs, ovens and lights give off heat. Switching them off saves energy and keeps your home cooler.

🔥 Check your heating is off
Sometimes the heating is still on without you realising – turn it off if you don’t need it.

🧊 Use a fan if it’s not too hot
Fans help if it’s under 35°C. Don’t point it straight at your body – it can make you feel more thirsty.

❄️ Create DIY air con
Freeze a bottle of water and place it in a room on a plate or tray to catch any drips. It can help cool the air around you. If you have a fan, put the bottle in front of it for a fresher breeze.

🍽️ Don’t cook during the hottest part of the day
Use the oven in the evening or try cold meals like salads or sandwiches.

💧 Drink water often
Keep a bottle of water nearby and sip it through the day. Avoid alcohol – it can make you more dehydrated.

🏢 Go somewhere cooler if needed
Places like libraries, supermarkets or shopping centres are often cooler than home and free to visit.