Reported about 1 year ago
As the summer heat rises, using only an electric fan may not offer sufficient cooling power. Many households have started placing a wet towel on the fan to make the airflow cooler. Some even spray star anise-scented water to repel mosquitoes. Netizens have shared tips like freezing a damp towel for 20 minutes before draping it over the fan, resulting in significantly cooler air and quick indoor temperature reduction. This method can even lower body temperature effectively by 6 degrees compared to direct fan blowing. Another trick involves spraying star anise-scented water on a wet towel, providing cooling, mosquito repellent, and neck-cooling functions in one. Japanese doctors also suggest draping wet towels around the neck with a small fan blowing, effectively cooling the body through vasodilation.
Source: YAHOO