5 Desi Jugaads will help in keeping the house cool! The room will remain cool even without AC

Room Cooling Tips: In the scorching heat of April-May, when the temperature crosses 40 degrees, it becomes difficult to find relief even inside the house. Not everyone has the option of installing an AC or running it continuously, in such a situation people look for cheap and effective solutions. The good thing is that our indigenous jugaad can prove to be very effective in this matter.

Since ancient times, people have been adopting many easy methods to keep the house cool without AC. These not only save electricity, but are also better for the environment. If you also want to keep your room cool without spending much, then these 5 desi jugaads can be very useful for you.

put wet curtains on the windows
By placing thick and slightly wet curtains on the windows in summer, the hot air from outside gets cooled before coming inside. This method works exactly like a natural cooler.

use clay pot
Keeping water in an earthen pot (matka) keeps the surrounding environment cool. Keeping one or two pitchers in the room provides a feeling of natural cooling.

put ice in front of fan
If you feel extreme heat, keep a vessel filled with ice in front of the fan. Due to this, the air from the fan gets cooled and spreads in the room and provides instant relief.

keep windows closed during the day
Keep windows and doors closed during the afternoon to block out sunlight and hot air. Open them in the evening when the temperature drops, so that cool air can come inside.

Use light colored curtains and bedsheets
Dark colors absorb more heat, while light colors like white or cream retain coolness. Therefore, use light colored clothes at home.

Why are these jugaads beneficial?

All these methods are less expensive as well as eco-friendly. This reduces electricity consumption and provides natural cooling to the body. Besides, it also prevents problems caused by staying in AC for a long time.