What To Do When It Is Too Hot To Sleep
Hot weather can spell disaster for maintaining a positive sleep routine. Being too hot is one of the main reasons for disturbances during the night.
Summer heat waves can be uncomfortable, especially here in the UK where we are not always equipped to deal with rising temperatures, but there are some steps we can take to make it better.
Our top tips to beat the heat
Use a cooling pillow
We recommend trying a gel cooling pillow so that you don’t wake up feeling sweaty and uncomfortable during the night.
You could also get yourself a new pillowcase which is made of breathable fabric and can wick away moisture from your face as you sleep.
This is especially important if you have sensitive skin, which can be aggravated by the heat and humidity of summer nights.
Invest in a fan
Fans can help you sleep better by making your room feel cooler, which will make you more comfortable.
Be sure to open windows and doors in your home during the day and keep your blinds shut.
It is important to ensure that air can circulate freely throughout your house or apartment (even if there isn’t much wind outside). Consider getting an electric or battery-powered fan instead of relying on natural breezes from open windows and doors alone.
Creating a cooling sleep environment
- Open your windows.
This is the most obvious solution, but it’s also the best one. If you have a fan or air conditioning unit, use that to help circulate the cooler air around your house. - Use a dehumidifier if you can afford one.
They are relatively inexpensive and will keep your room at least 10 degrees cooler than it would be otherwise. If not, consider using an evaporative cooler (like those made by Dyson) instead of an electric fan. They are more effective than standard fans at cooling down small spaces without generating noise pollution or requiring power outlets. - Turn on ceiling fans.
These move much more air than floor-mounted ones and are often faster too. For the ultimate cooling sleep, you should have one installed above every bed in your house. That way, everyone can benefit from its cooling effects when they are trying to sleep at night during these hot summer months.
Our Silentnight bedding picks for summer
Beat the heat this summer by changing to a lower duvet tog and switching to cooler bedding, so you can get a refreshing sleep. Our must-haves will keep you comfortable so you can relax and unwind in a perfect sleep sanctuary.
1. Silentnight Summer Breeze Duvet
Sleep breezy on summer nights with our Silentnight Summer Breeze Duvet. Soft and light, perfect for over-heaters and cool comfort seekers. 2.5 tog is our lowest tog duvet, specially designed for summer. The light breathable fibres mean your duvet won’t feel heavy or restrictive, whilst also allowing heat and humidity to escape.
2. Silentnight Cool Touch Topper
If you’re not a fan of sleeping with your sheets on, but you don’t want to get hot during the night, then we have the perfect solution for you.
Our Silentnight Cool Touch Topper is made from a unique material that will keep you cool throughout the night. Crafted with Coolmax outer fabric which offers exceptional breathability, allowing air to circulate in and out of the topper for ultimate cool comfort. The innovative Coolmax fabric helps to move hot air and moisture away from the body to keep you cool.
Designed with a unique and innovative memory foam core which absorbs body heat as you sleep, expelling away from the body.
It’ll keep both sides of the mattress at an even temperature throughout the night – no more waking up in sweat!
3. Silentnight Cool Touch Pillow
If you’re looking for a pillow that will keep you cool and comfortable, the Silentnight Cool Touch Pillow is our number one recommendation.
The pillow is made with breathable fabric and features a cooling gel layer that helps regulate body temperature while you sleep. The cooling technologies allow air to flow through the pillow, which is perfect for hot sleepers.
Upgrade to our Summer Sleep Set: our Cool Touch Pillow and Pillowcase work together for ultimate cooling relief throughout the night. The pillow’s cooling gel pad helps to absorb excess body heat, whilst the superbly soft pillowcase maximises the cooling gel effect.
Complete your sleep sanctuary
It can be difficult to get a good night’s sleep when it’s hot, but there are some things you can do to make it better. Using a gel cooling pillow or ice packs can help make you feel more comfortable in the summer, as well as using fans and coolers in your room.
Ready to level up? Invest in Silentnight bedding like lower-tog duvets or cooling pillowcases to create the ultimate summer sleep experience.