Help For If You’re Hot And Bothered In The Bedroom
As summer time approaches so does the dreaded idea of warm and sticky, restless nights. In the daytime we may bask in the sun but when the night draws in, attempting to sleep in a boiling hot bedroom isn’t easy.
Many might think that to make sure a house stays cool will involve putting in expensive air-con but in actual fact, some adjustments to your lifestyle and your bedroom can minimise the disruption that humidity may cause to your sleep. Underneath are our handy suggestions to help you keep the room cool:
– Blackout window treatments
It may sound silly but by just buying some blackout window dressings, you could greatly decrease the temperature within your bedroom. These blinds and curtains block the outside light and heat from coming through which in itself keeps your room cool.
– Purchase breathable bed linen
Just as you might swap the bedding during the cold months for thicker materials, getting your summer fabrics right is just as important. Natural materials like cotton are cooler because of their permeable properties and therefore air can go through them. Synthetic materials are less breathable and because of their tightly weaved fibres makes you feel hot and sticky.
– Block daylight out of your bedroom windows
If you’re not making use of your bedroom in the daytime, keep your curtains shut. By continuing to keep them shut, you are avoiding several hours of heat and sunshine warming your bedroom up like a greenhouse; when bedtime comes, you will be far more comfortable .
– Invest in an air cooler
The weather that we are accustomed to here in Britain, doesn’t quite justify indulging in an air conditioner, but if you find that your portable fan is simply not doing enough, then why not invest in an air cooler? These transportable products draw in the hotter air and change it into cooler air by passing it through pads which have been soaked in cold water. The benefits of investing in one of these coolers is that they are relatively cheap and don’t cost that much to maintain.
– Have a bath before bedtime
When you are feeling hot and bothered, the very first thing you most likely want to be doing, is to jump into a cold shower before getting into bed, but this is likely to make it worse. Afterwards, you will then generate heat to make up for the low temperatures so instead opt for a lukewarm shower or bath. Having it just below your body temperature will be far more effective in keeping you cool.
– Think only cooling thoughts
Our thoughts are proven to effect us physically so you could find that closing your eyes and imagining that you are in a colder climate could cool you mentally and reduce your body temperature. Even if you’re a bit dubious, simply thinking about anything other than how hot you are, could help you to be able to ignore it.
– Avoid Caffeine
It’s always best to try and avoid any caffeinated drinks before bedtime, as they act as a stimulant. Caffeine will guarantee that you stay wide awake, and rises your heart rate, that can then make you much hotter. Opt instead for a cold drink of water; it will satisfy your thirst along with cooling you down.
– Sleep on a lower level
If you’ve tried all of this, and nothing is working, then you could always have a go at sleeping downstairs. As we know, heat rises, so this means that upstairs will normally be the hottest part of your house so if you’re finding it much to bear, seek escape on cooler lower floors.
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