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[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 29 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Keep doors and windows closed, darken the rooms with closed curtains. Fans. Wet towel around neck. Cold water.

If I really want to cool down quickly I run my forearm under the tap.

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[–] 1Malayali@lemmy.ml 12 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Thank you

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[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 17 points 3 months ago* (2 children)

In France they put something called Blanc de Meudon on windows which I've heard is good too. Will be trying it next time. It's basically powdered chalk mixed with water.

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[–] woodenghost@hexbear.net 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)

Wow, I might try this next time. It washes of in rain though, right? I've seen people tape thermal blankets (aluminum on plastic foil) to their Windows.

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[–] Nacarbac@hexbear.net 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

You can also use yoghurt - exactly the same principle, it's basically "casein paint". Hanging blankets on the outside of the window also cuts heat transfer through the window by ~90%.

https://www.instructables.com/Milky-window-makeshift-curtains/

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