Are you struggling to keep your house cool when heatwave hits? And keep your bedroom and bed at a nice cool temperature to get some sleep? Maybe you have an abundance of fruit flies and other insects buzzing around in your house. We’re here to help with the best housekeeping tips for Hot Summer Days.
So what are the best housekeeping tips for when the temperature goes up?
Housekeeping Tip 1: How To Keep Your House Cool
You might love the heat and the summer. But sometimes too much can drive you insane! So if you cannot find a cool, fresh space to cool off from the heat, it can be really stressful. Especially if you have (young) children, pets, or are working from home a lot.
It is of vital importance to keep your house cool and fresh. And there are several ways to do this.
No Lights
Lights let off a lot of heat. And do you really need all those lights on, especially during the day? Make a habit of switching lights on only when you really need them, on the very hot days. It will make a big difference temperature-wise.
Go Low on Tech
Similarly to lights, all technology you have on in your house will give off lots of heat. So be a little more critical on how much you really need to have on at the same time. Do all your devices have to be switched on and plugged in at the same time? The fewer items you have on or plugged in, the cooler it will be.
Close Shutters
This is a trick learned from Mediterranean countries – they know what they are doing when it comes to heat! Although it might seem tempting to open all windows and doors – you are letting in a lot of heat. Try to keep your blinds and curtains closed during the day. It will stop your home from turning into a greenhouse!
Housekeeping Tip 2: The Bedroom
Sleeping in heat can be extremely challenging, if not impossible. And losing sleeping is not something anyone wants to do
Ice Fan
Do you know that you can get even more use out of your fan? If you put a bowl of ice cubes in front of the fan, the air will catch this and blow out lovely cool air! It might just make the bit of difference you need.
Freeze Your Sheets
If you struggle to fall asleep in a hot bed, try putting your sheets in a sealable freezer bag, and pop them in the freezer just for several minutes. Before you go to bed, take them out and your bed will feel lovely and cool.
Cotton only
What material is your bedding? You might love satin or silk sheets, but when it comes to the heat, cotton really is the best material to keep you cool. A cotton sheet of a light colour will feel a little cooler than satin or silk variants.
Housekeeping Tip 3: Bugs & Flies
Do you notice and increase of bugs and flies in your house when the weather gets hotter? They can be very annoying, and also unhealthy if they get on your food and drinks. So a must thing to know as part of he Housekeeping tips for hot summer days is a couple of ways to try and get rid of them.
Fruitflies & Houseflies
The main reason fruit and house flies will be coming in, is because they are attracted by food and drink. So if you do not want to use any chemicals or fly traps, just make sure you keep your house spotlessly clean. Do not leave and dirty plates or cups out, and especially in the kitchen and dining room, this can accumulate.
Wash everything and put it away – to not give the flies a chance!
Mosquitos
Mosquitos can really keep anyone up at night – and their bites can be rather painful, and very annoying! There are a couple of natural ways you can try and fence off mosquitos, try to see which work best for you.
- Don’t leave lights on at night. They are attracted by the light so will come in very quickly if there is an open window, and light on!
- Check any gaps or holes. If there are any gaps in windows or doors, they might be able to get through there. Make sure the house is isolated well.
- Mosquito netting. This will not stop the mosquitos from coming in, but it will stop them from getting to you!
- Natural products: Some of these may work to keep mosquitos away:
- Lemon Eucalyptus oil
- Citronella
- Thyme Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
- Lavender
- Cinnamon
Ants
When you have ants coming into the house, the first thing to do is to make sure there is no spilt food or drink. Normally ants would come when there are food or sugary spills. So make sure everything is very clean.
Some of these natural remedies might work too:
- Lemons & Oranges. Leave peels or squeeze some of the juice in places ants would visit.
- Pepper (and love sugar, but hate pepper!).
- Table Salt – spread this in areas where ants might come in.
- Water & White Vinegar. Mix equal amounts and spray it around areas they might use. They hate vinegar!
How Can Polo & Tweed Help?
Did you find these Housekeeping tips for hot summer days helpful? Or do you need more help? Consider hiring a Housekeeper! They are the top professionals and will know exactly what to do to keep your house cool, clean and hygienic. If you would like help in finding a great new Housekeeper for your household – why not contact Polo & Tweed now? With the best candidates all over the world, the highly experienced recruitment consultants will provide the best service. Making the process easy, smooth and efficient for you and your family!