In the UK we’re not used to the sweltering heat experienced by those living in hotter climates so being too hot while we sleep is not usually a problem but with some spates of hot weather over the last few weeks and more set for the summer months, it’s worth keeping a few tips for a cool night’s sleep under your night cap. Let’s start with the most obvious one, open your window; this will allow any cool air or breeze from outside into the room, keeping you as cool as possible.
Some people are uncomfortable with the notion of sleeping with the window open, especially if they live on the ground floor so if this is you, why not consider having a guard or restricter fitted? The next thing to do is sleep with the bedroom door open, this allows are to circulate more freely and not become warm and stagnant too quickly. As well as keeping you a lot cooler, the fresher supply of oxygen than you would have if the door was left shut will make for a more restful and satisfying night’s sleep.
Turn off and unplug any electrical equipment or lighting as electrical energy produces heat which can build up and raise the temperature of the room very slightly; the same goes for radios, CD players and MP3 players. The right type of bedding can make a huge difference to your sleeping temperature, steer clear of sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers made from manmade fabrics and instead choose 100 per cent cotton, silk or linen. These might cost a little bit more but they should last longer, wear better and most importantly will allow your skin to breathe while you’re asleep, keeping your body at a regulated temperature.
The same principle applies when it comes to choosing mattresses, mattress protectors, duvets and pillows as these are available in such a wide range of materials and fillings. Stick to natural fibres such as feather and down when it comes to buying a duvet and look for the toggle which will tell you the thickness and density of the duvet and what season it is suitable for. Buying duvets that can be used separately or clipped together in colder weather are a great idea and can be a good space saver too.
As for mattresses, try to avoid cheap and fully synthetic mattresses that won’t allow good circulation of air and will therefore cause you to perspire when you get too hot, cotton toppers for mattresses can be a great way to minimise this and keep you cool throughout the night.
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