How to keep your cool in bed this summer
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
According to the Met office, the summer of 2009 is going to be one of the hottest on record. This is partly because of the ever impending doom and gloom of global warming, and partly because we had such a cold winter.
As overheating is one of the major contributors to a bad night’s sleep, you need to make sure you keep cool through the summer heat. Here are a few pointers to stop you getting too hot in bed:
- Lighten your load. We all like the idea of being snuggled up in a heavy duvet or blanket in the middle of winter, but in summer it’s just not necessary. Replace your winter duvet with a lighter summer one, or simply lie under a sheet to keep cool.
- Get some fresh air. See those things on the wall called windows? Try opening one slightly when you go to bed. A summer breeze will really help to keep you cool and comfortable. Try and keep the breeze from blowing directly on to you in bed though.
- Waste some water. If like me, you’re on a fixed monthly fee for water because Yorkshire water can’t be bothered to install a water meter on your house (excuse the rant), try taking a cool shower before going to bed. This refreshing approach will leave you feeling very comfortable.
- Use a hot water bottle. This may seem like a strange idea, but nobody said hot water bottles had to be used only for hot water. Fill a hot water bottle with ice cold water and place it in your bed.
- Spend some time apart. Try sleeping further away from your partner. Body heat from another person is not going to help keep you cool, so moving apart by a few inches will help cool you down.
