As unprecedented heat hits many parts of the world, it is important to stay cool in the heat. We looked at some steps you can take.
Wet A Sheet
A cooling effect is produced by soaking your sheets and hanging them at open windows as the air from outside travels through them.
Wear Something
As you shiver in bed, it is enticing to take the clothes off. However, cotton pyjamas are preferable since they allow your skin to breathe and absorb perspiration.
Stay Cool In The Heat – Curtains Closed
Keep your curtains drawn but your windows open if the evening sun enters your bedroom. Although the sun’s rays may be attractive, they will also heat up your bedroom.
Windows should stay shut when very warm too, even if you feel this is counter-intuitive. This is because the air outside is warmer than the air in your home. So opening a window does not improve the situation.
Stay Cool In The Heat – Cold Rice
In a sense, this is the opposite of a hot water bottle. Place a sock filled with rice in the freezer after that. Then you can bring it to bed with you. It maintains its cool for an unexpectedly long time.
If you put something cold next to the parts of your body that have a pulse you can cool off.
Shower Before Bed
Make the shower cold and jump in. You’ll then have around 15 minutes of comfort after you’re in bed. I hope you can sleep during that period before the sweat starts!
Stay Cool In The Heat – Sleep Alone
Turn the shower on cold, then enter. Once you’re in bed, you’ll have around 15 minutes of comfort. I’m hoping you can get some shut-eye before the sweat starts! Also, your downstairs is probably cooler than your upstairs since hot air rises. Obviously not a possibility for those who live in apartments, but you could always put the mattress on the floor.
Turn Stuff Off
The last thing you want to do is help the sun out because these electrics emit heat. Simply charge the devices in a different area, and use them sparingly.
