When it's very hot, it's not easy to spend a good night's sleep...
Especially if you don't have air conditioning. But don't bother buying one!
Yes, there are plenty of effective tips to fight the heat on hot summer nights.
Here's the complete guide on how to stay cool on hot summer nights with 16 easy tips. Watch:
In summer, we all like to enjoy the long sunny days. But how to survive the stifling heat of the night? What a mess!
If the fan, open window or air conditioning aren't enough, here are some tips to help you overcome the heat of the night.
Surviving hot summer nights seems impossible? Here are the first lines of defense.
To create a draft around your mattress, put a fan next to your bed and direct it towards an open window.
To discover: To Cool Your Room at Night, Point Your Fan Outwards, NOT Inwards.
Your bed also needs to breathe. Sheets made of light and light fabric are the most effective in ensuring better air ventilation.
The head is one of the hottest parts of the body, and the filling of traditional pillows traps heat. Replace your large, soft pillow with a firmer, smaller pillow.
To sleep, choose loose, cotton clothes. Some people even prefer to sleep naked. But the decision is yours;)
To discover: Sleeping Naked:5 Benefits Nobody Knows.
Not afraid of humidity? For a feeling of freshness throughout the night, wet your hair before bed.
Lie down as close to the ground as possible. Indeed, the heat rises. The lower you are, the cooler you are.
Put a hot water bottle filled with water in the freezer. Cling to the hot water bottle for an ice pack effect in your bed.
Put a small (flannel) bath towel in the freezer. Use it to refresh yourself before going to sleep.
When the going gets tough, make way for tougher methods!
When you are warm, immerse your feet in a basin of very cold water. This method will refresh your entire body, as there are many pulse points in the feet and ankles.
To cool the room, just hang a damp sheet in front of an open window, and the breeze will take care of the rest.
Pour ice cubes into a bowl and place it in front of your fan. The ice cubes will slowly melt and disperse a cooling breeze.
Because it allows air to circulate all around your body, this method lowers body heat.
Opt for a cooling gel mattress. Gel Fresh mattresses contain airy microbeads that help regulate your body temperature throughout the night.
Wrap yourself in a damp sheet before going to bed. It is said that the Egyptians used this technique to stay cool during hot weather.
To discover: Use the "Egyptian Method" To Sleep Well During The Heat.
Metabolism generates heat! Therefore, eat more often, but in smaller quantities. This is an excellent method to keep you cooler at night.
Instead of sleeping on your big, heat-trapping mattress, try a modest bamboo or straw mat. It will be a little less cozy, but much more refreshing.
Freeze a hot water bottle or sleep Egyptian style, but don't forget to enjoy your summer to the fullest — including the hot nights :-)
