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How to Keep Cool and Reduce Your Electricity Bills in our Hot Summer
Article Source: https://www.thethriftyissue.com.au/19-ways-keep-cool/
Australia can have extreme weather, especially in summer. I was pregnant over summer and it nearly killed me! Having spent summer in Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Noosa and Sydney, hot and humid summers are something I had to get used to.
One important factor is to compare electricity plans to make sure you are on a good deal for your circumstances. I currently use Red Energy (and did when I lived in NSW previously too). They offer a $25 bonus when you switch.
Fortunately, there are many things you can do to keep cool instead of running the air conditioning 24/7.
1. Choose Cotton or Bamboo Sheets for Your bed
Cotton and bamboo breath, allowing air circulation and ventilation which you need to keep cool. Satin, polyester and other fabrics do not. I love a satin pillowcase for my hair but as for the rest, cottonor bamboo is a must in summer.
Adairs have regular sales and high-quality linen to last a long time. Keep a lookout for their sales and sign up to their newsletter for an extra discount.
2. Ice Packs – use Your hot Water Bottle as one
Use a hot water bottle as an ice pack by filling it with some water and popping it in the freezer. Use it to cool you down instead of focusing on cooling the whole room. You can also use rice in a sock for a similar effect.
Placing something such as this in key areas of the body such as the back of your neck, under your arms etc can cool you quickly. It is much cheaper to cool yourself than to cool the whole room or house.
