As the UK faces its fifth heatwave of the summer, millions are struggling to get a decent night's sleep in overheated bedrooms. Electric fans are a popular choice for cooling bedroom air, but they can be noisy and expensive to run. They also tend to circulate dust and pollen, leaving rooms feeling even more stifling.
The Damp Towel Method
Fortunately, there's a simple alternative for cooling your bedroom using just a bathroom towel. The Clever Hacks YouTube channel suggested placing a damp towel by bedroom windows overnight, claiming it has "helped them a lot" during hot weather.
"The moisture will make the room noticeably cooler right away," they explained. The method works by drawing in hot air and allowing water to evaporate, cooling the air before it circulates through your home.
How to Apply the Hack
To try this hack, fill a sink with cold water and lightly dampen your towel. Wring it out so it's not dripping wet, as overly wet towels restrict airflow.
Simply drape the damp towel in front of an open window like a curtain, or lay it across your windowsill. You can also position it across a doorway for similar cooling effects.
Continued Cooling Throughout the Night
When the towel dries out, simply wet it again for continued cooling throughout the night.
