INFOGRAPHIC: How to Stay Cool Without an A/C

No A/C? No problem. Keep your cool with these tips that will help you chill out even when summer temperatures rise.

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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Stay Cool Without an A/C

No A/C? No problem. Keep your cool with these tips that will help you chill out even when summer temperatures rise.

Published on August 07, 2018

Hot summer days sometimes don’t revolve around hanging by a pool or beach. If you’re at home and want to escape the scorching heat, we have some tips to help you stay cool without an air conditioner.

Here is a list of easy and creative ways you can stay cool at home or around town if you don't have an air conditioner.

Visit your local library: Use the Wi-Fi, listen to a podcast or read a book. Libraries have great activities for the kids too.

Head to a cool center: Grab a book, magazine or your laptop and visit your nearest air-conditioned cool center.

Go window shopping: Walking around the mall can help you pass the time and most have an indoor playground for the kids.

Fan circulation: Change the settings on your fan so it turns counter-clockwise. This will help circulate the air downward.

Cotton sheets in the fridge: Put your sheets in a sealed plastic bag and freeze or refrigerate them for a few minutes for a cool night's sleep.

Take a shower: A shower can help cool you down. Let your hair air-dry to maximize your cooling period.

DIY air conditioner: Put ice in a pan or bowl in front of a fan to create a cooling mist.

Stay in the bottom level: Heat tends to rise upwards so if you live in a multistory home try staying on the first floor.