is strongest.
If you have a verandah, use it to sit in the shade, but do not let it become stuffy.
In the evenings, when the air has cooled, open windows widely to let in air to sleep in. 3. Wear light, loose, and washable clothes Wear light, loose, and washable clothes, so as to reduce your body temperature and let the air get at you. In summer flannel next the skin is an abomination. Wash your underlinen daily, and see that it is dry before wearing. 4. Wash yourself and your house clean Bathe frequently, and keep the house spotlessly clean. Dusting should be reduced to a minimum, and walls and woodwork washed down thoroughly at least once a fortnight in summer. Wash yourself and your house clean, and so remove sources of possible infection. The dirtier the house, the hotter it gets in summer, and the more you breathe germ-laden air. Wash all cupboards and corners clean.
Original dispatch: Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather