In the heat in the office: the best tips for staying cool

If you can no longer stand the high temperatures in the office, there are many tips and tricks against the sweaty heat. We show you which measures really help.

Summer in the office: the fight against the heat

The office is only heat-free from temperatures of 35 degrees. The employer only has to take countermeasures above 30 degrees. The provision of cold water is, however, a sufficient countermeasure. You should therefore take care of the heat yourself in the office.

• It starts early in the morning with the right choice of clothing. Wear clothing that is as loose and thin as possible. Make sure that your clothes are still compatible with the dress code in the office.
• When you arrive at the office in the morning, you should ventilate well. For the rest of the day, you should leave the windows closed if possible so as not to let warm air in.
• Drink enough water throughout the day. Unsweetened liquids are of course the most suitable. You should avoid hot coffee, instead you can use ice cubes to prepare a cool café frappé.
• Even when eating, it does not necessarily have to be a warm meal in the heat of the office. Salad, fruit and vegetables are light in the stomach. Above all, you should also avoid heavy and relatively greasy food.
• If you can no longer stand the heat, you should regularly hold your hands under cold water. Moisten your neck and temples as well. A cool massage of the temples can provide some relaxation.
• If you can't just get a cooling foot bath in the office, just grab a hot water bottle. Fill the hot water bottle with cold water to cool your feet, arms or legs.

Keep the office cool: the best tips

Not only can you cool yourself down, but you can also try to keep the office cooler. Without air conditioning, the employees have to help themselves.

• After you have aired in the morning, you should also directly lower the curtains or blinds. If the sun comes to your window later, you can also wait a bit.
• Switch off all consumers that you do not absolutely need. This includes, among other things, unused computers or household appliances such as the coffee machine. Everything creates waste heat.
• With a fan you make yourself particularly popular with your office neighbors. You can get small desk models for little money. Large models can also cool down several people at the same time.
• For quick cooling in between, use the USB fan. You can also lend the small gadgets for under 10 euros to your colleagues.

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