How do you beat the heat (and humidity)?

@AmbiePam (122193)
United States
May 15, 2026 10:15am CST
It’s hot, no kidding. I don’t want anything touching me it’s so hot (try telling that to my dog; I don’t try). My air conditioning is messed up so it doesn’t kick on long enough for my liking (they are supposed to look at it next week, and you best believe I’ll make sure they will). Right now, I’ve got a Sonic Rt. 44 sized drink filled with ice and water. I’ve also got a wet paper towel on my forehead. It’s only 10:14am. This is sad. Any idea to beat the ever loving heck out of the heat?
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Rimps
@Rimps85 (3267)
• India
15 May
its damn hot and humid in my city also....AC is running full on & electricity bills are climbing mountains...
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
Oh yeah, I hear you.
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Rimps
@Rimps85 (3267)
• India
15 May
@AmbiePam too much heat is irritating too
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DE
@DaddyEvil (175127)
• United States
15 May
If you lived closer, I'd tell you to come inside with us... We keep the air at 74F here. The Weather Channel claims it is 73F outside at 12:20 pm but it sure feels a lot cooler inside than it did outside!!! If you feel like driving over here, we can clear off the living room sofa and you and your puppy can stay with us for a while.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
That would be so awesome.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
@DaddyEvil If only I could.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (175127)
• United States
15 May
@AmbiePam Come on over, then... I'll give directions in the pms if you're heading this way.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (210030)
• United States
15 May
You could try the old swamp cooler trick...A fan blowing over ice cubes. It is supposed to be pretty effective, although I haven't tried it personally.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
I might do that.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14914)
• Ireland
15 May
@AmbiePam Simple. Move to Ireland.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14914)
• Ireland
15 May
@AmbiePam We don’t approve of heat in Ireland.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
@xFiacre I’d fit right in!
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B
@pitsipeahie (5758)
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15 May
I honestly don’t have any other way to beat the heat except staying in an air-conditioned room or spending the day at a nearby mall to cool down. It’s just way too hot, and those are the only things that really help with the heat and sweat. And of course, drinking lots of water too. If the AC isn’t available, those cooling fans that use ice or water help a lot since they blow cooler air compared to a regular electric fan. I also shower a lot during really hot days, sometimes three times a day, because I feel so sweaty and sticky, and honestly, getting soaked in water feels really refreshing.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
You know what? I only have cold water right now, and it may turn out to be a good thing after all!
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Michael
@Wrexxo (3031)
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15 May
It's always hot in Africa..we are used to it
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
You’d think I would be. You’re just tougher in Africa (obviously).
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Michael
@Wrexxo (3031)
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18 May
@AmbiePam we ain't got no choice
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169835)
• United States
16 May
Run fans everywhere. I have heard you should put a bowl of ice in front of the fan for better cooling.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (59898)
• Philippines
16 May
Use a lot of the AC, air cooler, and fan. Drinking a lot of ice cold water and juices. I've also been taking showers multiple times in a day.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
16 May
I only have cold water so that does help me. Shocks the body to the core, too.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (59898)
• Philippines
16 May
@AmbiePam I've tried taking really cold showers. that works. I've also tried immersing my face in a basin of ice cold water. It helps as well.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56652)
• Canada
15 May
Without a/c working properly I would be tempted to take a cool shower and try not to be too active, and of course hydrate, which I am sure that you are doing.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
Luckily, a cool (cold) shower is all I have. But in weather like this, I don’t mind!
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (136827)
• Marion, Ohio
15 May
I only use a fan
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (383834)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May
You could try wringing out a tea towel in water and placing it around your neck. I hate high humidity.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
16 May
Oh yes, that helps me a lot. I do that when I’m outside too.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (383834)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May
@AmbiePam If I'm working outside I have a cloth hat that I hold under the tap, shake off the excess water and wear it wet. That really helps too.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122892)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 May
I do drink liquids like water and juice to avoid dehyrdraton.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (60029)
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15 May
I’m sure sorry. I’m dreading having to run the AC when it gets super hot-and it will be hot in about two more days. Plus lots of stormy weather in the next week with heat involved. Do you have central AC or a window unit? I have central so if it’s on, I have to cool the whole place.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
I have central. But I only spend time in my living room.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
15 May
@MarieCoyle I would, but he keeps his air off in the heat of the day. He likes to see how low he can get his bill. Not because of money, but because he thinks it’s a game with himself. On occasion, Diana has had to put her foot down on turning the air conditioner on. He did say he’d bring his big fan over though.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (60029)
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15 May
@AmbiePam I really hope they can get it going very, very soon! If it gets worse, I hope you can go to your Dad's.
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Sumgirl
@Sumgirl (6)
• United States
15 May
I'm trying to figure out what to do for a car with no ac. Maybe a portable camping AC. They are a little pricey but could help
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
16 May
Oh, that must be really miserable.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (11885)
• Philippines
18 May
Take a bath, drink smoothies, and turn on thhe Ac.
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rakski
@rakski (157803)
• Philippines
16 May
Iced water, iced coffee, I used wet wipes to refresh my body, my mini fan, shower 2-3 times a day I'm sorry to know the AC is messed up
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98692)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 May
I'm sitting in front of a fan,
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DianneN
@DianneN (254948)
• United States
15 May
Yikes! If I don’t have a/c on, I’d have to move to Antarctica. Nothing else would work for me. We’re thinking of having a new one installed just in case. Make sure they get yours working. It’s not even July or August!
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (223561)
• United States
16 May
Do you have a fan? It can make a huge difference in your comfort.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122193)
• United States
16 May
I just borrowed another from my dad.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (223561)
• United States
17 May
@AmbiePam That's good to hear.
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Jehanne
@Jehanne (2224)
• Philippines
16 May
Stay hydrated like drink water and shower with water. Hehehe But seriously, even if full AC but once you get out it's no end of feeling hotter. We always experience that here given our country only have a tropical season. Nowadays, it's humidity we've been experiencing.
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