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Hugh: Here Are Some of the Creative Ways People Are Staying Cool During Hot Weather

Written by on July 28, 2023

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Have you ever sat on a cold floor, or used your freezer as an air conditioner? A survey of 2,000 adults found some creative ways people are beating the heat!

Some whacky tactics include: putting bedsheets in the freezer; stealing a dog’s cool mat, spraying blankets with water; sleeping naked; and sitting in a car with the air conditioner on.

57% of respondents say they will try anything to keep cool during a heat wave, and 45% say they make sure there’s ice cream in the freezer. Here are the top 25 answers:

Top 25 Ways People Keep Cool During A Scorching Summer:

  1. Sleeping on top of the blankets
  2. Keeping all the curtains closed
  3. Sitting in front of a fan
  4. Sleeping naked
  5. Change to lighter blankets
  6. Opening up the windows even if you sleep on the ground floor
  7. Taking a cold shower just before bed
  8. Putting a wet flannel on your head
  9. Leaving your hair wet while walking around the house
  10. Drinking a glass of iced water directly before bed
  11. Putting ice in front of a fan
  12. Sleeping in a separate bed from your partner
  13. Putting your feet in a bowl of cold water
  14. Taking regular cold showers throughout the day
  15. Sit in a paddling pool
  16. Sitting in a stationary car with the air conditioning on
  17. Filling a hot water bottle with icy water
  18. Lying on ceramic tile or stone floor
  19. Sleeping on the floor
  20. Disconnected every electric gadget in the bedroom to stop them from pumping out heat
  21. Hanging a wet sheet in front of an open window to cool the breeze
  22. Sleeping in a damp T-shirt
  23. Spraying the duvet with water
  24. Stealing the dog’s cool mat for yourself
  25. Putting sheets in the freezer before bed

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