Spritz yourself
Fill up a spray bottle with water and keep it in the fridge to grab before you go to bed. That way, if you wake during the night with a bit of a sweat on, you can spray yourself with cool water to help bring your body temperature back to normal. If you need an extra chill factor, turn the fan on after you’ve spritzed!
Cool off with a little aloe
In the same way aloe vera soothes sunburn, its cooling properties make it the perfect topical cream to apply before bedtime. For the best results, store yours in the fridge so it’s super-cold when you apply it to your skin.
Cold-water bottle
Make use of your hot-water bottle in summer by repurposing it as a cold-water bottle. Simply fill with cool water and pop it in the freezer to collect before bed – it’s the perfect ice pack!
DIY air-conditioning
If you don’t have air-con, an easy way to cool down quickly is to pop a bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan. As the ice melts, the fan will blow a nice crisp breeze across the room. Too easy!
Try a tepid shower
An ice-cold shower before bed sounds tempting in hot weather, but it has the opposite effect as your body overheats to compensate. Instead, opt for tepid water, which will lower your body temperature.
Exercise in the morning
Working out in the evening can wreak havoc with sleep. After exercise, our body temperature rises, our heart rate spikes and adrenaline pumps through the body. Allow at least two hours after working out before bedtime and cool down slowly. When you jump in the shower afterwards, make it tepid so you don’t overheat!
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite fan options to give you a great night’s sleep.
Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Tower Fan, $649 at The Market
This fan removes gases and 99.95% of allergens and pollutants from the air. And with it’s Air Multiplier technology and oscillation, it sweeps the room with a long-range stream of purified air, which is perfect for those hot summer nights as a powerful stream of purified airflow can cool you down.
Living & Co Pedestal Fan, $25 from The Market
You can’t go wrong with a classic pedestal fan! This one from Living & Co has 3 speed settings and an oscillating function for improved air circulation.
Goldair Select GSBF100 Box Fan, $99.99 from Briscoes
This user friendly box cooling fan has all the basics covered with 3 speed settings, oscillating louver function and 2 hour timer you can cool any space with ease.
Heller Electric Air Cooling Tower Fan, $103.41 from The Market
Beat the heat all year round with this tall tower fan from Heller. With 3 speed settings, remote controls and oscillating function, it’s perfect for keeping cool during heatwaves and balmy nights.
Mistral Retro Tower Fan, $69 from Bunnings
The Mistral Retro Tower Fan is the perfect stylish fan for your home. With three speed options and the convenience of a remote control, you’ll keep cool in style this summer!
