It’s hot and I’m sticky. I can’t concentrate or get any work done. This sucks. This heat is fucking with my brainworms.
I’m a big fan of fans. DC Fans are very power efficient and can be quieter than other AC fans. They basically help your natural sweating to cool you. This is my main tool for combating the heat.
If it gets really hot, I like Cooling cloths. Basically, you wet them, give them a shake and they feel cool. I look totally hip with it in a do-rag style. Using it with the fan makes it feel like it’s been in the fridge.
Again, if it’s really hot, I use a Cooling Mat. They only work for an hour or two for me. They absorb your heat, but then act like a radiator lol. I found them good to get off to sleep when it’s really hot. Then when I wake up in the middle of the night, I chuck it away. You can also get a bigger one for the rest of your body. It’s a bit disturbing that this type of thing is usually used for pets, but meh, I’d rather be a cool cat than a hot dog.
Bedding wise, a woollen mattress protector, and Tencel sheets. Silky, cool feeling. Moisture wicking. I avoid cotton. Cotton will be cool, but becomes useless if you sweat. That’s why your sports gear is not cotton.
I think my partner might be up for one of the cooling mats. Ace.
Do you know what the diff is between the two cool cloth products, that is between the one on sale and the one not on sale?
No idea about the difference, they only sold the cheapy blue one when I bought. That’s what I have and it works fine for me.
So it’s better then a regular dampened or refrigerated cloth?
Honestly, I’ve never actually tried a dampened/refrigerated cloth. I wouldn’t try anything cotton. And I suspect other cloths, eg microfiber etc wouldn’t breathe. Hmmmm. Maybe wool ? Cut up an old jumper? idk…
I can say that this thing works as advertised. You don’t need to chill it, you wet it, wring it wave it around and it feels cool. Then if it feels warm, you wave it around and it feels cool again. It’s like some sort of black magic XD
Yeah Sydney buildings have an aversion to ceiling fans but you can get an oscillating one anywhere for $15.
Very interesting about those cooling mats never knew this existed.
Cold bath?
Good idea. Don’t have one unfo. Cold shower later for sure. Thank you.
I’mma try and relax, focus on the small things, maybe set up that daily thread and call this day a draw.
You can get used to the humidity.
After spending a wet season in the north west of Australia 30°c over night with 80-90% humidity with nothing but a ceiling fan and pedestal fan to help get some of the sweat off. Your body adapts and now humidity feels like a comforting warm hug to me.
It’s my first summer in this place. As much as I resent the price of the rent, it is very nicely air-conditioned. Far better than the house we had last year.
Commiserations - I remember Melbourne summer nights. My old place in Brunswick East had aircon as old as me. It could drop the temp about 10° in one room which wasn’t always enough.
I lived in Brunswick East in the 00’s, next door to the East Brunswick Club. Small world.
