With the arrival of the extreme heat, there are objects that should never be left on the balcony: they risk ruining themselves in a few hours and, in some cases, becoming even dangerous.
When the thermometer exceeds the threshold of endurance, the balcony turns into an open -air oven, ready to test even the most resistant objects. Some materials give in in surprising ways: plastic that bends and loses shape, hot touch metals, liquids that evaporate or ferment as if they were on a living flame. And it is not needed to be in a desert: even between buildings and windows the microclimate can become critical. It is curious to think how what it seems harmless in spring can become a small danger in the August sun.
For this reason, it is better to make rapid control before the heat arrivals, moving away what the heat could ruin. It takes a few minutes to prevent damage, waste and nasty surprises, keeping the balcony safe and ready to resist even on the hottest days.
Electronic products and batteries never on the balcony with the extreme heat
The extreme heat is a silent enemy for devices such as Bluetooth speakers, solar lamps, small portable appliances. Lithium batteries, exposed to high temperatures, can swell or lose efficiency. In the worst cases, the risk is that of sudden fires. It is surprising how a simple charger left on the balcony can become hot to the point of irreparably damaged. Even the cables, if exposed to the direct sun, tend to harden and break more easily. Even the plastic boots, over time, can yellow and crack. It is a common mistake to leave charger or powerbank on the “convenience” windowsill, thinking of reusing them at the moment.
In reality, a few hours of direct exposure to the sun is enough to compromise its operation and reduce its duration. A simple suggestion? Keep these objects in a shady and ventilated place, even inside a protective box if you do not have space in the house.
Delicate plants and plastic vases
Not all plants love the direct sun, especially when the air is torrid and the wind hot dries the soil in a few minutes. Before even watering, it is good to understand if the species on the balcony tolerates the most intense sunshine hours or if it prefers the penumbra.
Here are some aspects to consider to protect them at best during the summer:
- Some, such as the more sensitive orchids or aromatics, risk dehydrating quickly or burning on the leaves.
- On extreme heat days, the ground can become dry already a few hours after irrigation, leaving the roots without water.
- Chiara plastic vases, if of low quality, tend to deform or release unwanted substances in the ground.
- Dark containers can overheat to the point of damaging the roots.
- To protect them, they can be moved to shaded areas, perhaps using sun curtains or fringed panels. A trick? An expanded water sauce and helps to maintain a more humid microclimate.
Food and drinks
It seems obvious, but it happens more often than it is believed: bottles of water left on the balcony “to keep them fresh” which, in the sun, become hot and unconscious to drink. High temperatures can alter the flavor, but also encourage bacterial proliferation, especially if the container is plastic. The same goes for snacks, preserves or dry foods: the heat accelerates deterioration and, in the case of chocolate, the transformation into a shapeless and oily mass. Avoid using the balcony as a “summer pantry” is a golden rule. Better to keep the food in a cool and ventilated place, far from direct light.
Paints, solvents and chemicals: never on the balcony in summer
Many do -it -yourself products contain volatile components that, with the heat, can quickly or even become flammable. Paint jars, spray cans, thinners: all objects that should never be forgotten outdoors in the middle of summer. In addition to the risk of damage, there is to breathe harmful fumes every time you go out on the balcony. The ideal place for these products is a closed locker, in the garage or in a well -ventilated shadow area.
Untered fabrics and furnishings
Cushions, outdoor rugs, light curtains: the summer sun and humidity can disclose the fabrics, make them stiffen or even make them moldy if exposed to night dew after hot days. The unused wooden furnishings then tend to crack and deform. If you want to keep the balcony beautiful and welcoming, it is better to choose UV -resistant materials or treat them with protective paints. When they are not used, covering textiles with breathable sheets is a simple but effective move.
Protecting the balcony from the extreme heat, perhaps with a tea alone, is not only a matter of aesthetics or order, but of safety and common sense.
Preventive attention avoids waste and accidents and maintains this space livable even on the hottest days.
Better to act now, rather than running for cover when it is too late now.
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