10 ways to sleep in the heat
- Chill your pillowcase in the freezer before going to bed.
- Sleep in cool, wet socks or even a damp T-shirt.
- Wash your feet with cold water before getting into bed and rinse your wrists under cold water.
- Place a wet flannel in the fridge to cool for an hour or so before you go to bed, and rest this on your forehead as you drift off to sleep.
- Place a tray of ice in front of a blowing fan. As the ice melts, this will help to cool the room down.
- Keep curtains and blinds shut throughout the day to prevent your bedroom from overheating.
- Make a cold-water bottle by filling a sock with rice, and then freezing it. Press this against your wrists, ankles, tops of your feet and your temples to turn the heat down a notch.
- Watch what you drink. Boozing before bed is never a great idea — but alcohol will affect your sleep even more when it’s hot. Keep hydrated and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- As tempting as it is to sleep naked, wear cotton pyjamas to allow your skin to breathe and ensure that any sweat is soaked up.
- Go it alone. If you usually share a bed with someone, it’s time to get ruthless. You’ll keep cooler if you have the bed to yourself.