Beat the Heat: Summer Sleeping Tips and Tricks
We know summer makes it challenging to get cool enough to rest, so here are some expert tips to beat the heat for a good night’s sleep!
Choose the Right Bedding
When searching for the best cooling sheets, natural fibers are your best option. These sheets are much more breathable than synthetic ones and often excel at wicking away sweat.
Natural fibers are the most breathable. Cotton, linen, hemp, and bamboo allow air to flow through easily, helping to cool the skin. Cotton, in particular, transmits heat well and is highly absorbent.
Egyptian cotton is even more breathable due to being more porous , allowing air to flow more freely and water vapor to be absorbed and evaporated more effectively, making it an excellent choice for staying cool.
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Make A cool bed climate zone
If sleep is a priority for you in summer, then it might be worth considering investing in a bed climate system.
This is not the cheapest option, but it is one of the only guaranteed options to keeping a bed cool throughout the whole night in summer, and keeping a bed warm in winter, too.
Bed climate systems are akin to small, undisruptive AC units for your bed, allowing you to control the temperature of your mattress and sheets instantly, no matter the time of year. As the weather continues to grow more unpredictable, it is certainly an investment worth considering.
Use Cooling Products
There are a few smaller products that you can find that would be more of a budget friendly fix. You can often find smaller, pillow-sized gel cooling pads to help regulate your body temperature when sleeping in summer.
You can just line the inside of your pillowcase with one for extra comfort. You can also try using a chilled gel eye mask or a cool mist humidifier.
If you don’t want to be changing out your whole mattress just because it is summer. Another game-changer can be one of our cooling mattress toppers.
There are some made with gel-infused memory foam or even latex, which are designed to stay cool to the touch. It’s like upgrading your bed without having to buy an entirely new mattress.
Best Mattresses to beat the Summer Heat
Hybrid Mattresses
In recent years, there has been a surge of new mattresses on the market. The Hybrid mattress type being of these innovative mattresses. Their coil systems allow air to flow through them, which helps dissipate heat and keep you cool.
Choosing the right mattress depends on several factors, including your body size, how hot you sleep, and the summer temperatures in your area. If you tend to sleep hot, it might be time to look at getting a hybrid mattress!
Cooling Gel Memory Foam
Traditional foam mattresses were known for retaining heat, which was a problem for hot sleepers. However, new memory foam options feature advanced sleep technology fibers and cooling gel beads that absorb and release excess heat, making the surface much more comfortable.
These options are available in both mattress toppers and full mattresses.
Innersprings
While innerspring mattresses might seem outdated, modern technology has significantly improved them.
Forget the image of old, bouncy metal springs; today’s innerspring mattresses allow ample airflow, making them ideal for hot sleepers and excellent for summertime use.
Are you looking for a different mattress to help you beat the heat? Call the Mattress & furniture professionals at BoxDrop North Spokane today to get started!
BoxDrop North Spokane, WA
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