Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

Hot Holiday and Cooling Ideas

Independence Day is one of those fun holidays that practically guarantees activities out in the heat. Whether it is daytime or nighttime festivities, at some point in the day, you are likely to feel hot. Heat often mixes with humidity during our Midwestern summers, and long after the day ends and the last firework has burst, it’s common to feel overheated. Maybe you take a cool shower and that helps to a degree. Dropping the thermostat in the house might be beneficial as well. But no matter what you do, you can’t seem to cool yourself down enough to sleep. After tossing and turning all night, you come to one conclusion. You need to cool down the place where you sleep—your mattress.

But how? Here’s a blog listing the top ten suggestions for staying cool in the heat, “Hot Weather: How to Sleep in the Heat.” For other suggestions relating directly to your mattress and ways to sleep in cool comfort all night long, keep reading.

How to Cool Down and Breathe Easy in Hot Weather

The aftereffects of a restless or bad night’s sleep are a clouded mind, lack of energy, and feeling downright grouchy. There are a few things you can do to prepare for hot holidays and alleviate sleepless nights. Here are some suggestions:

• Cooling mattress protector: Ver-Tex has a cool-to-the-touch mattress protector that is as easy as placing a fitted sheet on your mattress. It’s hard to believe a thin pad can provide relief, but it can. Not to mention, it adds a layer of protection to your mattress. With technology that absorbs your heat when you are hot and releases it when you are cold, it regulates the temperature in your bed. This might be a great option for those long summer nights.
• Bed sheets: Sheets made with 100% nylon can feel cooler than sheets made from other materials. So next time you’re shopping for sheets, look at the label.
• Cooling pillows: Pillows with cooling technology are a bonus when your body is working to cool down at night. With cooling pillows, material matters. While some swear by foam, others say the best is polyester or a polyester blend. Not only is the material conducive to cooling, but a cooling pillow has a hypoallergenic aspect that will keep you healthy while sleeping through the night as well as regulating your temperature.
• Wear less clothes: Okay, this is a given. Of course, you can always turn your thermostat down and shed layers on hot nights. But our hunch is you’ve already tried this and are looking for something beyond that to keep cool.
• Cool-gel mattress: Time to pull out the big solution. If you’ve tried everything else and nothing seems to work, it might be time to invest in a mattress with cooling technology. Check out this blog, “Family, Fireworks, and The 4th of July,” for suggestions on mattresses with cooling technology.

Sleep Cool Despite the Heat and Wake Happy

Now is a great time to make a trip to your local sleep store where sleep experts can help you find the exact technology you need to sleep through those long, hot nights. Independence Day sales makes it easier and more affordable than ever to buy a new mattress. We want you to relax and be happy at Beautyrest Sleep Gallery. If you have trouble sleeping due to the holiday heat, you are welcome to browse our mattresses online at: Beautyrest Sleep Gallery Mattresses. But the best way to determine if there’s a better sleep option for you and your family is to come in, have a conversation with a sleep expert, and try out a new mattress. You might be surprised at the difference it makes in your body temperature and level of relaxation. Relax, be cool, and be happy this 4th of July holiday!

References:

“Family, Fireworks, and The 4th of July.” July 4, 2024. BeautyrestSleepGallery.com.

 “Hot Weather: How to Sleep in the Heat.” June 19, 2025. BBC.com.