A method could help you sleep better during hot weather. And it does not require any specific equipment.
Every year, it’s the same sketch as soon as the temperatures rise. During the day, almost everyone rejoices in the good weather. But around 1 a.m., when the air stops moving and the room looks like the inside of a toaster, the mood changes a bit. Between those who sleep with the window wide open hoping for a breeze and those who turn their pillow over every thirty seconds as if that would solve the problem, summer nights quickly become sporty.
The problem is that many homes in France retain heat enormously. In attic apartments or poorly insulated buildings, the temperature hardly drops once the evening arrives. And unlike what we see in certain American series, air conditioning is not installed everywhere. As a result, the fan often becomes the backup solution. Except that after several hours of blowing lukewarm air, some people end up with a dry throat and the impression of having slept in the hall of a TGV.
Fortunately, there is one tip that surpasses all others for sleeping cool, and that is to take a sheet, place it in a large plastic bag and then put it in the freezer for fifteen minutes just before going to bed. This refreshing boost helps the body to cool down when we are trying to fall asleep. And frankly, when it’s still muggy at midnight and you start to mentally negotiate with a tile to sleep on, a fresh sheet can quickly become the best plan of the evening.
And if you don’t have a freezer at home, know that everyone improvises their own little techniques. Some take a cold shower before sleeping, others leave the shutters closed all day to prevent the sun from transforming the bedroom into a tropical greenhouse. And on this point, it really works.
Keeping curtains and blinds closed during the hottest hours helps limit the temperature rise inside. Finally, others use bottles of ice water in bed. In short, it’s up to you to choose the tip that best suits your needs.
