Britain Experiences 31 Degrees Heatwave: 5 Suggestions to Endure the Scorching Heat
In the midst of a heatwave, maintaining a good night's sleep can be a challenge. However, by implementing a few simple strategies and investing in sleep-enhancing products, you can ensure a cool and comfortable environment for optimal sleep quality. Here are top expert-recommended tips, along with valuable product recommendations from Emma Sleep.
**Set the bedroom temperature to about 65-68°F (18-20°C):** This range is considered optimal for helping your body maintain its natural core temperature during sleep[1][3].
**Block out sunlight:** Keep curtains or shades drawn during the day to prevent heat buildup in the bedroom[1].
**Wear appropriate sleepwear:** Choose lightweight, breathable fabrics or adjust sleeping attire to your comfort, avoiding thick or insulating bedclothes[1].
**Use a fan or air circulation device:** A box or window fan helps circulate air, and even if you have air conditioning, additional airflow can improve cooling. Advanced options like Dyson’s air purifier and fan combo can provide cooling along with filtering allergens and pollutants[1][2].
**Freeze pillowcases or bedding:** Placing your pillowcase or certain linens in the freezer for a few hours before bedtime provides a refreshing chill as you fall asleep[1][4].
**Stay hydrated:** Keep cool water nearby to sip if you wake up overheated. Using ice packs on your neck or under covers can also cool body temperature[1].
**Take a warm bath or shower before bed:** This seemingly paradoxical method promotes body cooling through evaporative heat loss once you step out of the bath or shower[3].
**Optimize bedding and mattress materials:** Upgrade to breathable, moisture-wicking sheets and mattresses designed to regulate temperature. Emma Sleep’s Thermosync mattress is specifically enhanced with memory foam and moisture-wicking covers to keep you cool by adjusting to your body temperature and preventing overheating throughout the night[2].
**Use soothing skincare products for hot, irritated skin:** Cooling sprays that relieve itchiness and redness can ease discomfort caused by heat, improving the ability to fall and stay asleep[2].
### Emma Sleep Product Highlight: - **Emma Thermosync Mattress:** Incorporates unique technology to regulate body temperature and has an easily removable moisture-wicking cover. With memory foam for comfort, it helps maintain a cool, comfortable sleep environment during heatwaves[2].
**Additional Features:** - The Emma Premium Mattress Topper comes with a free mattress protector[4]. - Cooling pillows with ThermoSyncTM technology draw heat away from the head and neck[4].
### Additional Expert Hacks: - Using a cooling gel body pad or sleeping with only a top sheet can further help reduce overheating in bed[4].
Early morning or midday indoor workouts are recommended if one wants to exercise[5].
These tips combine environmental control, personal cooling methods, and investment in sleep-enhancing products like Emma Sleep's mattress to ensure better sleep quality during intense heat[1][2][3][4]. By following these expert recommendations, you'll be well on your way to a cool, comfortable, and restful night's sleep.
[1] Professor Kevin Morgan, sleep expert from Loughborough University. [2] Emma Sleep. [3] Dr. Neil Stanley, sleep expert. [4] Sleep Advisor. [5] American Sleep Association.
- The Emma Thermosync Mattress, with its unique temperature-regulating technology, memory foam, and moisture-wicking cover, can help maintain a cool sleeping environment during heatwaves, ensuring a comfortable night's sleep.
- The Emma Premium Mattress Topper offers a free mattress protector, and the cooling ThermoSyncTM pillows draw heat away from the head and neck, both features that can contribute to reducing overheating in bed.
- Although it might seem counterintuitive, taking a warm bath or shower before bed can promote body cooling through evaporative heat loss, improving sleep quality during heatwaves.
- In addition to adjusting the bedroom temperature, wearing lightweight, breathable sleepwear can help prevent heat buildup and ensure a comfortable sleep environment.
- By optimizing bedding and mattress materials, such as investing in moisture-wicking and breathable sheets and mattresses, you can further regulate your body temperature during sleep, promoting a comfortable and cool sleeping environment.
- For those who enjoy crafts like knitting, crochet, or sewing, engaging in these activities during the cooler morning or midday hours can help keep indoor temperatures low, creating a pleasant environment for work.
- In the realms of fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, and home-and-garden, implementing energy-efficient appliances and weather-forecasting tools can also contribute to managing indoor temperatures effectively, making these areas relevant to maintaining a comfortable sleep environment during heatwaves.
