Top tips for sleeping during the heatwave
It’s heating up and we are set for some scorching temperatures over the coming days. Falling to sleep with sweltering temperatures can be a struggle, but help is at hand. We’ve got some top tips and tricks on how to avoid tossing and turning during the heatwave.
We’ve found some pretty cool products to help keep us comfy and some hacks using products you’re sure to already have at home!
1. Dusk Cooling Medium Support Pillow – £40.00
Dusk’s temperature regulating medium support single pillow is perfect to have on your bed during a heatwave. Encased in a crisp 300 thread count cotton Tencel blend, this material is soft to the touch and proven to be 30% cooler than cotton, drawing heat away from you to ensure a fresher night’s sleep all year round. SHOP NOW
2. Dig out your hot water bottle
No – we haven’t gone crazy! Fill your hot water bottle with cold water, or even put it in the freezer for a little while (just make sure you don’t fill it more than half way), wrap it in a towel and use it to cool your traditional pillow.
3. evaCHILL Personal Air Cooler – £88
4. Grab some ice and a table fan
5. The Fine Bedding Company Breathe Duvet – from £52.50
The Breathe Duvet allows you to sleep in total temperature-controlled comfort and wake up feeling refreshed. The clever Smartfil® technology and a special ingredient called Modal, which is derived from natural wood pulp makes the duvet exceptionally breathable. Modal helps to wick moisture away from the body creating a calming and restorative night’s sleep. Available in all sizes from single to super-king. SHOP NOW
6. Staycool Ice Towel from Prezzybox – £9.99
If you’re looking for instant relief, the Ice Towel is a quick cool-down fix. Simply wet the towel and give it a shake and in no time at all, the Ice Towel will drop in temperature. There’s no need to take up precious freezer space, just get it wet and it’ll keep you cool for up to 2 hours at a time. SHOP NOW
7. Close the curtains!
Keeping blinds and curtains closed throughout the day especially when the sun is directly shining on your windows, this will help to keep your rooms cooler.
7. Avène’s Thermal Spring Water Spray at Boots – £9.75
Avène’s Thermal Spring Water Spray is the perfect solution to cool, calm and soften sensitive skin. Featuring unique, naturally soothing and anti-irritating properties. Ideal for soothing sunburn, dryness, itchy and irritated skin. The multi-use spray can be used to cool the skin, soothe sunburn and calm irritation. Suitable for all types of sensitive skin and the whole family, including babies from 6 months old. SHOP NOW