Hot summer nights ruining your sleep? Here are 7 tried-and-tested tips for enjoying cool nights.
1. Close shutters and curtains in the morning
As soon as the sun starts beating down, close everything to block the heat. At night, open them wide to let the cool air in.
2. Invest in linen or bamboo bedding
Cotton retains heat. Linen and bamboo are 30% more breathable — you sweat less and sleep better.
3. Take a lukewarm shower before bed
Lukewarm, not cold. A cold shower causes a rebound rise in body temperature. A shower at 25-27°C gradually lowers your body temperature.
4. Drink water at room temperature
Drinking ice-cold water means your body has to warm it up to digest it, so you sweat. Choose room-temperature water with mint or lemon.
5. Use a quiet portable air conditioner
The most effective investment. A Coldest Breeze™ portable air conditioner at 56 dB (28 dB in night mode) cools your room to 22°C in 15 minutes — with no installation. Cost: €0.20 per hour.
6. Place a wet sheet in front of the fan
Grandma's tip: a damp sheet in front of the fan → a cooling effect through evaporation. Free and eco-friendly.
7. Keep your pajamas in the freezer
Put your pajamas in a plastic bag in the freezer for 15 minutes before bed. An icy sensation for 30 minutes.
Bonus: schedule night mode
If you have a portable air conditioner, schedule sleep mode with a 6-hour timer — economical and comfortable.
In summary: the winning combination
- Shutters closed during the day → open at night
- Linen/bamboo bedding
- Lukewarm shower before bed
- 9000 BTU portable air conditioner (night mode)
- Wet sheet + fan as a backup
For a lasting solution, see our selection of portable air conditioners for the bedroom.