Temperatures across the UK will continue to rise this week, as the Met Office forecasts highs of 31C – especially in the southeast. The current spell of hot weather has left many plugging in their electric fans and running into the shade to stay cool after weeks of tepid weather.
It’s no secret that the heat during the day can be just as bad at night. As heat rises, many of us will often struggle to get to sleep as humid air takes over our bedrooms.
Fortunately, there are various affordable products on the market, starting from £10, that can help you out so you can fall easily easily regardless of the baking conditions. From bamboo bedding and cooling pillows, to gel eye masks and portable air conditioners, below is several options to choose from.
Bamboo bedding offers excellent breathability due to the natural properties of bamboo fibres. This allows for proper air circulation, ensuring a comfortable sleep experience.
By regulating your body temperature, bamboo bedding can keep you cool throughout the night. It can also efficiently draw away moisture from your skin, enhancing your overall comfort.
Marks and Spencer’s is selling a collection of bamboo bedding, including pillow cases, duvet covers and sheets, in different colours and sizes. Prices start from £17.50, depending on what type of bedding you want and what size.
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Amazon’s cooling eye masks are designed for all-round use – whether you’re suffering from a bad headache, puffy eyes, a hangover or are simply feeling too hot. The reusable mask comes with a freezer-safe antibacterial pouch and the mask itself can be washed.
There are options to buy the mask with holes for your eyes, or without holes. The mask is designed with ‘advanced eye mask cooling technology’ and ‘stays cool for up to 30 minutes’.
Customers have rated the mask 4.3 stars out of five, from more than 10,000 reviews. One shopper said: “Cooling and soothing. Great for cooling down in hot weather, also helps for sore tired eyes and headaches.” A second said: “Feels really nice against your skin when it’s come out of the fridge.”
Another wrote: “A really brilliant idea and very effective to reduce swelling around eyes. Particularly comfortable in this hot weather. 10/10.” A fourth raved: “Definitely buy this item if you suffer from headaches, fatigue, hangovers, or even hot weather! It’s so lovely to use! I definitely recommend it!”
However, one customer claimed: “Doesn’t stay cold for long.” A second added: “Eye holes far too small on this mask, also doesn’t seem to fit on your face very well.”
Dunelm’s Fogarty Cool Cotton 3 Tog Summer Duvet is ‘crafted with a quality cotton cover’ and promises a soothing and gentle touch against your skin. The soft microfibre polyester filling ensures a ‘cloud-like embrace’, making it perfect for warm summer months.
With its lightweight 3 tog rating, the duvet is breathable yet cosy, allowing you to enjoy a restful night’s sleep without feeling too warm. Prices start from £22 depending on what size you get.
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Amazon has reduced the price of its portable air conditioner to £35.99, which comes with a water chamber so you can fill it up with cold water for its ‘spray mode’. Or you could add ice cubes into the chamber for the coolest air possible.
You can control the portable air conditioner from up to 16.4ft away with its included remote, or use the touch screen for easy adjustments. It is powered by USB-C and its carrier handle makes it easy to take around with you.
There are four-speed wind settings to choose from, and a natural wind function. Its low noise level ensures peaceful sleep, while the auto-shutdown feature can help save energy and money.
Amazon is selling Bamboo Moisture Wicking Pyjamas, for women, for just £25.99. For the same reasons mentioned above, bamboo fabric is known for its lightweight feel, breathability and cooling sensation against the skin.
The pyjamas are made with 95% bamboo viscose, making them ideal for women suffering from hot flashes, night sweats and sleeplessness during summer and hot weather.
Available in sizes S-XXL, there are as many as 31 different colour variations to pick from, such as grey, pink, black, blue and more. Customers have rated the pyjamas 4.5 stars out of five.
You can buy the Silentnight Geltex Pillow from Boots for £30. The open cell structure of Geltex helps air and moisture to pass through the pillow for a ‘fresh and breathable sleeping environment’.
It is also wrapped in a quilted cover with air mesh walls for ‘maximum air flow’. Its ‘open’ design means air can pass directly through it, making it totally breathable, which can prevent you from overheating.
Other cooling and breathable pillow to pick from include Team GB’s Duo Cooling Pillow, which you can purchase from Dreams for £30. Or, for a pricier option, there’s Tempur’s Cloud SmartCool Standard Pillow available at John Lewis for £149.