Tuesday, July 7, 2015

How to Stay Cool without AC


Hot summer nights and no AC. How do you combat that and still get a restful night's sleep? Try these "cool down" tips:

  • Cotton Sheets - pick light colored cotton sheets which breath better and promote ventilation
  • Use the Freezer! - Put your sheets in the freezer a few minutes before bedtime.  (Place in a plastic bag first)
  • Proper use of fans- Try using a box fan to push hot air out the window and a ceiling fan (blades down) pulling hot air up.
  • Use a damp sheet - dampen a sheet or towel in cool water and use as a blanket.
  • Proper PJ's - Wear cotton, loose fitting PJ's
  • Use Ice - Try positioning an ice block in a pan in front of a fan; this helps create a cool mist
  • Target pulse points - try applying ice packs to pulse points such as  wrists, neck, elbows, groin, ankles, and behind the knees
  • Drink water - 8 ounces before bed is a great idea to help keep cool
  • Cold Shower - rinsing off with a cool shower before bedtime can help lower your core body temperature.
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