foam pillows contain added air holes, “so that heat can easily flow away from your head and keep it cool,”
says Johnny Chan, product developer at Eve.
This temperature-regulating duvet is made using Tencel, a naturally breathable fabric often used in
sportswear due to its moisture management capabilities.
“Highly absorbent and breathable, the material helps your body control its temperature, and absorbs any
unwanted humidity,” says Johnny Chan.
Tencel duvet, £75: absorbent and breathable to
help your body control its temperatureKeep the lights off
It may come as a surprise to learn that lightbulbs could be emitting extra heat you don’t need when you’re
trying to keep your home cool. Switching off your lights, especially when it’s not dark outside, means your
home will be cooler.
“Conventional incandescent lightbulbs generate light quite inefficiently, giving off waste heat in the
process. Switch to low-energy lightbulbs to reduce overheating and save money,” advises OVO Energy.
Don’t charge your phone overnight
Like with lights, leaving your phone plugged in overnight and your computer on will generate a surprising
amount of heat.
Turn these off before you go to bed and you’ll probably sleep better.
“Turn them off when not in use [don’t just leave them on standby], and make sure the backs of fridges and
freezers have plenty of ventilation space – these appliances in particular can pump a lot of unnecessary heat
into a room,” says OVO.
Additional tips include avoiding using the oven, keeping a hot water bottle full of cold water for when you
need cooling quickly, and having a lukewarm shower before bed to keep you and your home cool during the
hot weather.