Sleeping in the nude during the current UK heatwave may not be the best way to stay cool, according to experts at Which?. Instead, they recommend wearing thin, loose cotton clothing to help regulate body temperature.
Why cotton clothing beats sleeping naked
Many people struggling with the heat assume that stripping down to their underwear is the most effective way to stay cool at night. However, experts suggest this may not be the case.
They advise wearing thin, loose, cotton-based clothing, which can wick away sweat, increase the surface area available for evaporation, and ultimately help you feel considerably cooler.
Cost-effective ways to keep cool
With most UK homes lacking air conditioning units, which are expensive to run and consume as much energy in a single hour as a fridge does throughout an entire day, there are more cost-effective methods of keeping cool.
Alongside wearing appropriate clothing, consuming certain foods during a heatwave can also assist in bringing your body temperature down. In warmer conditions, cold salads, chilled soups, pre-cooked meats, quiches and fresh fruit — particularly melon and citrus varieties — are all excellent options.
Not only are these foods straightforward and swift to prepare, but they also eliminate the need to use the hob or oven, helping to keep your home cool in the process.
