During the scorching summer heat, it’s common to crank up your AC for max cooling effect. This gadget—a staple of the modern home—consumes substantial amounts of electricity. Plus, the fluorocarbons they use as refrigerants contribute to ozone layer depletion and global warming.
As a mom, rather than rely on your AC or adopt eco-unfriendly means to cool your home, why not consider some of the green alternatives below? They can help you cool your home, save money on energy costs and protect mother earth.
- Tint your windows
If you live in the Southeast, you’ll experience extreme heat during summer. One of the best and most eco-friendly ways to beat the heat is by tinting your home windows. This offers you more privacy and keeps the scorching sun heat at bay. And with the tints in place, you can still see through your window, unlike when you hang blinds or curtains. However, tinting your windows yourself can be difficult so finding a company that offers Residential Window tinting in North OKC (or someone else local to you) is important in getting this upgrade installed properly.
- Disconnect electronic devices’ chargers when not in use
Are you aware that the refrigerator, television, dishwasher, and other electronic devices generate heat when plugged in? This isn’t good for you and mother earth. So, ensure you disconnect these devices when not in use. They can help you save on energy bills and reduce the heat circulating in your home.
- Use eco-friendly cooling options.
People rely on modern AC too much. While this gadget is effective in cooling the home, it contributes to global warming.
Consider using an eco-friendly alternative like a window ac unit to cool your home. This gadget isn’t only eco-friendly, but it is elegant, efficient, and quiet. Plus, it’s portable and can blend into your space.
- Don’t run high-powered appliances until nighttime.
High-powered appliances consume a lot of energy and release heat when in use. With this in mind, we advise that you use high-powered appliances such as a washer, dryer, dishwasher, and stove at night when the environment is cool. While in use, ensure you open your windows so the heat can escape. Vacuum cleaners and some other appliances can also generate a lot of heat, so all tasks involving your vacuum cleaner should be postponed until the evening.
- Naturally cool a room with plants
Plants absorb hot air via respiration. And they release water vapor into the air via transpiration which increases humidity and cools the room. Having a few varieties of plants in your room can also boost its aesthetic while shielding incoming sunlight in the windows.
- Purify the air by diffusing cold water
Get an aromatherapy diffuser and fill it up with cold water. Add some drops of essential oil, like peppermint essential oil. When diffused into the air, its menthol property can trigger and activate your body’s receptors responsible for feeling cold. We recommend applying a drop (diluted with water) to the back of your neck for an additional cooling effect.
Conclusion
Air conditioners aren’t the only option when it comes to cooling your home. In fact, relying on your AC completely during the hot summer months can increase your energy bills while also contributing to global warming. That said, join in the fight to reduce climate change by adopting the eco-friendly home-cooling options above.
