Don't have air conditioning? We got you. Have air but the upstairs never seems to cool down enough to sleep? We got you too. Here are some hacks to stay cool and hopefully get a good nights sleep.
- Freeze your pillow cases and sheets. And shorts. And underwear.
- Make sure you have ice. Lots of Ice. If your refrigerator doesn't make ice, freeze trays, empty into ziplocks, fill trays again and freeze. Repeat often.
- Have a cool or lukewarm shower or bath just before going to bed. This cools the body directly and can help reduce the temperature of your skin.
- Wet your face and arms with a face-washer or towel, or use a water filled spray bottle, then stand in front of a fan.
- Soak your feet in cold water for 10 minutes before going to bed, as heat is lost more quickly through your extremities (feet and head). Wetting your hair is another alternative.
- Apply cool wet cloths, cold water or ice packs (armpits and groin for short periods) to the skin, as these areas are where your blood flows closest to the surface of your skin.
- Apply wristbands soaked in cold water, as this will have the similar effect.
- Keep your home as cool as possible by drawing the shades, curtains and blinds during the hottest part of the day. Keep the windows closed.
- If you use fans, make sure the blades are dusted and clean, the fan will work better and also you won't be breathing in crap.
- Get your air-conditioner serviced early if it is not running effectively. If you don't have air you can make your own, Youtube has many options: