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When the temperature climbs into the 90s or lately, the 100s, I am always looking for ways to stay cool. My house is older and doesn't have air conditioning so it gets hot fast.After the last heatwave, it occured to me that ChatGPT could probably provide some useful ideas. To my surprise, when I prompted it about my sweaty situation, it offered useful ideas beyond the usual "drink water and stay inside."Several of the suggestions were simple enough to test immediately and a handful have become part of my routine now. Here are the nine tips that actually made a difference.1. Freeze your pillowcase before bed
(Image credit: Shutterstock)This sounded both brilliant and crazy, but it quickly became my favorite suggestion.ChatGPT recommended placing a clean pillowcase in a sealed plastic bag and leaving it in the freezer for about 20 to 30 minutes before bedtime. So, now, just after dinner, I put the the whole family's pillowcases in the freezer. Since they are in there for about 3 hours, they get really icy! I have to say, there's nothing like climbing into bed with a chilled pillow. It feels amazing after a sweltering day and it has helped me cool down enough to fall asleep faster.2. Cool your wrists instead of your whole bodyI take so many cold showers that our water bill is through the roof. Not to mention, wet hair is not the best look for video meetings. So, rather than taking another cold shower, ChatGPT suggested cooling the places where blood vessels sit close to the skin.I now run cool water over my wrists for about 30 seconds and also place a damp washcloth on the back of my neck. It's not a miracle cure for overheating and it's not genius, but it does help me feel more comfortable almost immediately without having to cool my entire body.3. Keep the sun out before it heats your house
