How To Keep Cool On Them Hot Summer Nights

Cameron Smith | May 17, 2024

Tips for sleeping in the heat.

Wondering how to keep cool at night? Here are some tips that will help you sleep soundly.

Keep blinds and curtains closed during the day!

When it comes to sleeping well in warm temperatures, it is important to make sure that your bedroom stays as cool as possible during the day. Having your curtains and blinds closed during the hottest hours of the day will stop additional heat and sunlight from streaming into your bedroom, which means it will be nice and cool for bedtime.

Warm shower or bath before bed

One of the main reasons you overheat at night is that your core body temperature is too high. This may be particularly uncomfortable when you’re sleeping next to someone else and sharing their body heat.

A lukewarm shower and bath can help to lower your body temperature, which means you’ll feel cooler and calm when you head off to bed. Although a cold shower may be tempting, the ice-cold water can have a stimulating effect which may make it harder for you to drift off to sleep.

Open a window!

When you can’t seem to get rid of the hot air in your bedroom even with the fan running, you may need to open your windows. An open window can help to circulate the air in the room. This will allow any heat to escape and get the cool air flowing.

You can make this method more effective by pointing a fan at your window. The fan will push hot air out the window, lowering the bedroom’s temperature and making it easier to beat the heat.

Drink a glass of cool water!

Taking a shower can help to bring your body temperature down, but that’s not the only way you can stay cool on a hot night. If you’re struggling to fall asleep, you can try drinking a glass of cold water before jumping into bed. This will help to cool you down and make it easier for you to stay asleep.

But if you want to stay cool while sleeping, you should make sure to keep an extra glass of cold water next to your bed. This way you can have a drink whenever you need it and keep cool all night long.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I stop my wooden bed from squeaking when I move?

Tighten All Screws and Bolts in the Bed Frame to Stop Your Wooden Bed from Squeaking. Lubricate Joints: Apply silicone wax or paraffin with little friction for noise reduction. If the problem continues, perhaps your bed slats have become worn and might need replacing or it could be time for the mattress turning to reduce pressure on springs.

Why does my wooden bed creek when I lay on it and how do check where it is coming?

The wooden bed you have may begin to creak when screws are loose, or the joints start rubbing against each other with time (or slats becoming too old and need replacement). Remove the mattress to test the noise on the floor. Pull the bed away from the wall to access all areas of the frame, or potentially even dismantle one side (or lift a corner) so you can get inside and work that noisy bit.

What should I do if tightening the screws doesn’t stop my wooden bed from creaking?

If the creak has not stopped by tightening up screws then wax all the joints using specialised wood squeak sealing was, paraffin or candle wax to alleviate any friction. Also, get the wooden slats of a platform bed checked or replaced if needed and verify that your big boy/girl is exerting even pressure on joints by keeping the base level.

Can an uneven floor cause my wooden bed frame to squeak?

One of three potential causes of a squeaky bed frame is an uneven floor resulting in excess pressure applied against the joints on your wood bed. You can have the bed adjusted or just place floor padding under its legs for stability and noise.

When should I consider replacing my mattress if my bed is squeaking?

If the squeaking continues after fixing your bed frame, you may consider getting a new mattress (if it is also quite old one with noisy inner springs). In theory, spreading out weight over a larger area should alleviate the problem - but in practice rotating your mattress is just going to ease that pressure for a brief moment or two. If you need one solution to this noisy issue, consider getting yourself a foam mattress without any springs inside; these take quite some time before wearing off!