2024-02-07 21:58:39
High temperatures continue in much of Argentina and experts provide a series of tips to keep our homes cool and eliminate the concentrated heat that affects them. According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), the thermometer will register temperatures above 35°, at least until next Monday.
In the midst of a heat wave, a storm alert is in effect in eight provinces
When it comes to cooling homes, there is a wide range of recommendations, some more efficient than others. As a summary, X user @ArquitectoxHora listed the most effective ones.
Nine tips to keep our home cool during hot days
1. Keep doors and windows facing the outside closed.
2. Close the doors of rooms that are not in use.
3. Ventilate the rooms at night.
4. Wet walls and floors to lower their temperature.
5. Avoid holding incandescent lights
6. Place plants near the windows to generate shade. The moist soil in the pots helps to temper the environment.
7. Place a container of ice in front of the fan to create a breeze with fresh air.
8. Avoid turning on the oven and stove, better use the microwave.
9. Water the plants at night, otherwise much of the water used evaporates.
How to avoid heat stroke?
The discomfort generated by heat stroke is caused by the loss of water and essential salts that the human body needs for its proper functioning.
As there is no specific treatment to mitigate the consequences of heat stroke, the best method is prevention and following the instructions of health professionals:
– Specialists recommend avoiding exposure to the sun during the times when it is strongest, between 12 noon and 6 p.m.
– It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids, since the heat causes dehydration.
– Eat fruits and vegetables. Avoid heavy meals.
– Do not do physical activity in the sunlight, but in the shade and during the coolest hours.
– Wear light, light-colored clothing (avoid black, because it attracts heat).
– Use sunscreen of at least factor 30.
– As far as possible, stay in conditioned spaces.
A good way to ensure the intake of that amount of water is to drink eight glasses. It is also advisable to avoid the consumption of hot infusions, alcoholic beverages and those with a lot of sugar.
