Most of the time, Hawaiian summers are ideal, but on some days, the temperatures reach the 90s. To cool down, your first thought might be to turn on the air conditioner, but you have other easy options that won’t raise your utility bills. Here are some tricks for staying refreshed with bagged ice at home. 

How to Stay Cool With Ice This Summer

1. Apply Cold Compresses

It’s easy to get overheated from exercise, cleaning, or gardening when it’s hot outside. Turn packaged ice into cold compresses to cool down fast. Apply the ice pack to your neck, the back of your knees, the bend of your elbows, your inner thighs, your ankles, or the top of your feet. These pulse points offer quick access to your blood vessels, which control your body’s temperature.

2. Chill Your Drinks Fast

You can also cool down from the inside out with a cold drink. If your beverage has warmed up, pouring it over ice is one obvious solution. But those who prefer to drink straight from a bottle can wet a paper towel, wrap it around the container, and set it in the freezer for 15 minutes. The cool environment will draw the heat from the bottle, so your drink comes out properly chilled.

3. Make Your Own Air Conditioning

Pour some bagged ice in a bowl, then set it in front of a small desk fan. As the ice slowly melts, the fan will blow its cold air toward you as you cook in your kitchen or work in your home office. 

No matter how you want to use ice to cool down this summer, the Hawaiian Ice Company is here to help. As the leading producer and distributor of high-quality ice on Oahu for over 20 years, they offer packages in various sizes to suit all needs. Call (808) 538-6918 to place an order today, or visit them online to learn more about their bagged ice products.