Beat the heat – cooling tips and products for better rest
When the sun doesn’t set until late and temperatures linger well into the night, it’s not just your daytime routine that changes – your sleep can too. Tossing and turning, waking up sticky with sweat, and struggling to find a cool spot on the pillow is all too common when summer heat takes over your bedroom.
But sleeping in the heat doesn’t have to be unbearable. With the right strategies and the help of smart cooling sleep products, you can create an environment that promotes deep, restorative rest even during the hottest nights of the year.
We’re here to walk you through proven summer sleep tips and show how much of a difference the right products can help make sleep cooler in summer.
How to sleep in summer heat
Summer sleep tips and tricks
Before we explore Silentnight’s best cooling products for hot weather, here are a few quick tips to help you stay cool at night:
– Use breathable summer bedding: Lightweight and moisture-wicking fabrics promote airflow and help prevent overheating.
– Invest in cooling sleep technology: Use cooling mattress toppers, pillows, and blankets that actively remove heat.
– Circulate air: A portable bedroom fan can help move warm air out and keep things breezy.
– Sleep solo or spread out: Sharing a bed increases body heat. If possible, give yourself some space.
– Stay hydrated: Drink water throughout the day, but not excessively right before bed.
– Keep blinds closed: Block out the sun during the day to keep your bedroom from overheating.
Build a breathable sleep environment
One of the most important steps in summer sleep prep is adjusting your bedding. Traditional thick duvets and synthetic sheets trap heat and moisture, creating a stuffy environment. Instead, choose breathable summer bedding made from natural materials that promote airflow.
Silentnight’s Restore Natural Breathable Duvet Set is a great example of how lightweight fabrics can transform your bed into a cooler, more comfortable retreat. It is made from bamboo and cotton which encourages ventilation, helping your body stay cool at night. Pair it with the Restore Natural Breathable Pillowcase Pair and Fitted Sheet to complete your temperature-regulating setup from top to bottom.
The Silentnight Restore Cooling Gel Mattress Pad is made to provide instant relief and body cooling comfort to help regulate temperature.
This breathable foundation keeps you cool and dry while boosting the performance of any cooling layers you add, like cooling sheets for hot sleepers.
Layer for lightweight comfort
Many people associate blankets with winter, but a lightweight layer can still be essential in summer — just one that’s tailored to warm nights. That’s where Silentnight’s Restore Cooling Lightweight Blanket shines. Available in stylish Blue or Grey, this blanket offers a barely-there feel while helping you maintain an ideal sleep temperature – making it a perfect example of cooling blankets for summer.
Weighted blankets have grown in popularity for their calming effects, but most are usually too hot for summer use. Fortunately, Silentnight has the Restore Cooling Weighted Blanket, designed to offer relaxing pressure without overheating.
Rather than ditching all covers (which can feel vulnerable and uncomfortable), using a cooling blanket for summer gives you just enough weight without the heat. This makes it easier for your body to regulate its core temperature which will help you cool down for better sleep.
Support your head and stay cool
Your choice of pillow can have a surprising impact on your sleep temperature. Many standard pillows trap heat around your neck and head, leading to night sweats and frequent waking.
Silentnight offers many options to give night sweat solutions. First, try the best cooling pillow, the Restore Cooling Copper Pillow is designed with natural copper infusion, a material known for its breathability and anti-bacterial properties. This pillow draws heat away while offering comfortable support.
For those not ready to switch pillows entirely, the Restore Cooling Gel Pillow Pad adds a refreshing layer to your existing pillow. It features cooling gel technology that provides instant relief when your head hits the pillow — a perfect solution if you tend to overheat quickly.
These changes are the best sleep aids for hot weather, giving you simple ways on how to stay cool while sleeping without compromising comfort.
Improve air circulation
In addition to your bedding, improving the airflow in your bedroom can significantly impact how well you sleep. A portable bedroom fan strategically placed by your bedside or near a window can help move stale, hot air out and draw cooler air in.
Try the Silentnight Airmax Pro360 Oscillating Stand Fan it quiet yet powerful, featuring 12 powerful speed settings and omni-directional oscillation for cooling comfort everywhere.
Summer may bring long, bright days, but your nights don’t have to be a struggle. By creating a bedroom environment tailored for the heat, you can finally unlock the restful sleep you’ve been missing.
So, when the next heatwave hits, don’t reach for the ice packs or suffer through sweaty nights. Upgrade your sleep setup with Silentnight’s cooling products for better sleep and wake up refreshed, no matter the temperature.