Aye, pet! Wor summers up here in Newcastle can be proper roaster, like. But divvent worry, we’ve got some crackin’ DIY tricks that’ll help you keep your cool without splashing out on an air conditioner.
Canny Ice Pack Hack: The Geordie Freezer Special
If you’re sweatin’ buckets and need instant relief from the heatwave, grab yersel’ a bag of frozen peas or even better – a Greggs steak bake straight from the freezer (aye, they do taste mint cold!). Wrap it up in a tea towel and pop it behind yer neck or rest it on yer forehead. It’s pure bliss!
The Posh Fan Alternative: Homemade Breeze Machine
No need to splash out on one of them fancy fans when you can make yer own breeze machine with just two things – an old oven tray and a desk fan. Fill the tray with ice cubes and position it right in front of the fan. As the ice melts away, ye’ll feel like ye’re loungin’ by Tynemouth beach instead of stuck indoors.
Geordie Oasis: The Wet Sheet Wonder
This one’s as simple as pie! Soak a bedsheet in cold water (or if ye wanna go all out – stick it in t’freezer for ten minutes) then hang it up near an open window or drape it over yer curtain rail. As t’wind blows through, wor sheet will create its very own chill factor – just what ye need when sun’s beatin’ down outside!
Baltic Bath Time: Cold Shower Power
When the heat’s got ye sweatin’ like a Geordie in Greggs, there’s nowt better than a proper cold shower to cool ye doon. Forget about lukewarm – crank that tap as far left as it’ll go and let the icy water work its magic on yer overheated skin. It might be a shock to yer system at first, but trust us, you’ll feel mint afterwards!
Conclusion: Keepin’ Cool Like a Proper Geordie
So there ye have it, pet! Five top-notch DIY alternatives for keepin’ cool when wor summers turn into infernos. Whether ye’re chompin’ on frozen steak bakes or takin’ Baltic baths, these tricks will help ye survive even the hottest of days without breakin’ t’bairn.
