With intense heat waves affecting most of the country, everyone is trying to find ways to keep cool. But if your A/C is working over time and your apartment still doesn't feel cool, it's time to give it some support.
Luckily, Amazon is full of heat wave hacks that reviewers swear help combat stuffy apartments, prevent night sweats, and maybe even help cut your energy bill.
If you've been blasting the A/C but can't get your apartment down to a reasonable temperature, there are a few simple swaps you can.
Changing your bed sheets and pajamas to those designed from breathable bamboo and cooling memory foam pillows will provide relief for hot sleepers struggling with night sweats.Â
An on-sale fan with over 10,000 5-star ratings can help give your A/C a bit of a break while blackout curtains help keep out heat.
Always sleep on the cold side of your pillow! These cooling pillows feature a double-sided cover, a cooling ice-silky side that lowers surface temperature by up to 9 degrees and a soft side that offers breathable, sweat-wicking comfort.Â
Reviewers say: "My room gets super hot during the day from all my windows and my PC running, but this thing actually does a really good job keeping me cool at night. I donât wake up sweating or have to keep flipping it over to find a cold spot."
Add this satin pillowcase from beloved haircare brand Kitsch, which remains cool to the touch in addition to adding a luxurious feel to your bedding, to your new cooling pillow.
Reviewers say: "The âcoolingâ claim also feels true for me. I tend to get hot when I sleep, and this pillowcase makes a noticeable difference compared to a cotton one. It stays smoother and cooler throughout the night, which I really appreciate."
These viral bed sheets are made from a bamboo-derived rayon that delivers breathability, moisture-wicking, an instant cooling sensation, and a silky-soft feel. The set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases.Â
Reviewers say: "These are the best cooling sheets Iâve ever had. In fact, they are so cool that they may be a little chilly at first getting into bed, especially in the winter months. However, if you sleep hot like I do, you welcome the cool feel."
Designed primarily with bamboo and a hint of viscose, reviewers adore this lightweight pajama set for its buttery soft feel and superior breathability that helps keep sweat at bay.
Reviewers say: "Crazy soft, well made, breathable!! Love them. Iâm new to the viscose/bamboo world and while other pajamas are very soft, these actually wick moisture, keep me cool and I donât wake up hot."
These are almost too chic to be blackout curtains, but they are. Not only do they block out light, but they help maintain a cooler temperature within your apartment by keeping out the heat so your A/C doesn't have to work harder than it already is.
Reviewers say: "Lots of light was coming in and bringing in heat and very early mornings with the sun coming through and lighting up the room. So we hung up the curtains as soon as they came in and closed them to keep the sun out of the room. Immediately within like 30 minutes I could tell a big difference in the room temperature (literally about 10-12 degrees cooler) & comfortable."
This 90-degree oscillating tower fan is a must for any room you spend time in, not just the bedroom. Plus, it comes with a remote so you can operate it without getting up. It's on sale right now!
Reviewers say: "If you are looking for the ultimate bedroom fan to keep you cool without sounding like a jet engine taking off next to your bed, this Levoit tower fan is a masterpiece. Weâve had it for six months now, and I honestly couldn't ask for anything more in a home fan."
According to the brand, this cooling comforter can help reduce your bed's temperature by several degrees. Featuring a silky smooth feel, its designed with a hollow construction and a Japanese Arc-Chill cooling fabric to promote airflow, remain cool to the touch, and reduce sweating.
Reviewers say: "I'm also pregnant and have been sweating a lot during my sleep. When I woke up in the middle of the night this time, I noticed that the mattress didn't feel so hot and I wasn't as sweaty. So whatever cooling technology the foam has seems to be working for me!"
According to the brand, this cooling comforter can help reduce your bed's temperature by several degrees. Featuring a silky smooth feel, its designed with a hollow constructionand a Japanese Arc-Chill cooling fabric to promote airflow, remain cool to the touch, and reduce sweating.
Reviewers say: "This was my first cooling blanket and itâs honestly a game changer. I tend to get really hot at night, and this keeps me cool and comfortable the entire time. The fabric feels almost like silk so soft and lightweight."
Reviewers rave that these bamboo sheets are totally worth the splurge, as the naturally thermo-regulating and moisture-wicking properties allow for a cool night's sleep without having to crank the A/C (as much).
Reviewers say: "Theyâre so cool to the touch and so cool to sleep on. Iâm a 52yr old that is a HOT SLEEPER plus Iâm going through menopause. I keep the thermostat on 67° of a night and I would still wake up off and on throughout the night hot and sweating but not this past week since we bought these sheets"
If summer is killing your cozy vibes, you'll love this waffle throw blanket, which has a textured open knit design that allows for lots of air flow while wicking away moisture to ease night sweats.
Reviewers say: "The Bedsure Cooling Cotton Waffle Blanket has honestly become one of my favorite purchases for sleep comfort. Itâs incredibly soft without feeling heavy, and somehow manages to stay breathable while still feeling cozy. Living in a warmer climate, Iâm constantly fighting the battle between âtoo hotâ and âtoo cold at 3am because the AC turned me into a refrigerated vegetable,â and this blanket somehow solved both problems."
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