How to Beat the Heat and Stay Cool at Night (7 Tips)

With summer temperatures in full swing, it can be hard to get a good night's sleep.

But there are a few things you can do to make your bedroom more comfortable and beat the heat.

In this article, we'll share 7 tips on how to stay cool at night so you can get the rest you need.

Let’s get right to it!

Place Fans in Strategic Locations Around the Room

Fans are a great way to keep cool, however if placed in the wrong place they can do little more than blast hot air around your room.

By placing your fan with its back towards an open window, you can draw in cooler air from outside.

Just be sure to keep your fan a few feet away from the window in case it rains heavily in the night.

If you then open your bedroom door and angle a fan so that it's blowing into the hallway, you'll create a cooling cross-breeze, that also expels any hot air.

While you may think that running a fan or 2 through the night could be expensive or a sure way to speed up climate change you might be surprised that the average 110w fan only uses about 2p of electricity per hour, and are much more sustainable and cheaper than air conditioning units.

Use Light Bedding

Switch your duvet out for a bed sheet or the duvet cover only. This will help to regulate your body temperature as you sleep and prevent you from getting too hot.

Try to use light, breathable materials like cotton or linen as they will help to keep you cool.

Close Your Curtains, or Blinds Through the Day

The summer sun can be incredibly intense, making it hard to cool down your home without running up your energy bill.

One simple solution is to close your curtains or blinds during the day.

This will help to keep the heat out and make it easier to cool your home.

In addition, closing your curtains or blinds will also help to protect your furniture and floors from the damaging effects of the intense summer sun.

Take a Cool Bath or Shower Before Bedtime

Hot nights make it difficult to sleep, and often the only relief is to take a cool bath or shower.

This can help you feel more comfortable and hopefully fall asleep more easily.

So, if you're having trouble sleeping on hot nights, try taking a cool bath or shower before bedtime. It just might help you get the rest you need.

Wear Lightweight Pyjamas or Underwear to Bed

Wearing lightweight materials like cotton to bed can help keep you cool at night.

Cotton is breathable and allows air to circulate, which can help prevent overheating and night sweats.

In addition, loose-fitting pyjamas or underwear allow your skin to breathe and prevent irritation.

If you tend get hot during the night then, wearing lightweight materials to bed can help you get a better night’s sleep.

Choose the Right Mattress

If you're looking for a new mattress, be sure to choose one that has good airflow.

This will help keep you cool at night and get a good night's sleep.

Gel mattresses are also a good option as they can help to regulate body temperature. These work by absorbing your body heat and dissipating it away from you.

Flip Your Mattress

Some mattresses will have a summer and winter sides so check your mattress to make sure it’s not it's still on the winter side.

This can be a great option if you find it hard to regulate your body temperature at night.

Final Word

There are a few things you can do to make your bedroom more comfortable and beat the heat this summer.

Fans in strategic locations, light bedding, closing your curtain or blinds during the day, and lightweight pyjamas or underwear are all great tips to help keep you cool at night.

In addition, taking a cool bath or shower before bedtime and flipping your mattress can also help you get a good night's sleep.

You might even want to upgrade your bed to one that is specifically designed for summer and has better air circulation or cooling gel.

Our gel mattresses are a perfect option, as they can help to regulate your body temperature and keep you cool all night long.

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With a few simple changes, you can make your bedroom a haven from the summer heat.