What to do about night sweats? 5 tips for a cooler night's sleep

It's the heart of summer: hot days, balmy evenings ... and sometimes sleepless nights due to excessive sweating in bed. Night sweats are more common than you think. Maybe you wake up clammy on a regular basis, with a wet pillow and comforter. This not only feels uncomfortable, but can significantly disrupt your sleep. Fortunately, with a few smart adjustments, you can make your bedroom cooler and enjoy a fresh, undisturbed night.

Wondering why night sweats occur and what you can do about it? We explain and share five practical tips for a better night's sleep.

What is night sweats anyway?

Night sweats mean that you sweat excessively at night, often for no apparent reason. It can have many causes: from a hot bedroom to hormonal fluctuations, stress or certain medications. And, of course, the season plays a role: in summer, your body is more likely to have trouble getting rid of its heat.

Why do you get night sweats?

Your body regulates your temperature on its own, including at night. But if it is too warm in your bedroom or you use thick bedding, that heat cannot escape. And especially in summer, when it's sweltering even in the evening, you notice this extra.

Good news: you don't have to have sleepless nights anymore. The following tips will keep your head (and your sheets) cool!

1. Keep your bedroom cool

A fresh bedroom is key! Keep the curtains closed during the day so the sun doesn't have a chance to warm up your room, and open the windows at times when it's cooler outside. This will keep the heat out and still allow the fresh air to flow nicely through your room. Around 16 to 18 degrees is when you sleep best.

2. Choose breathable materials

What you put on your bed and what you put on really makes a world of difference. Sleep under cotton or linen sheets and wear airy nightwear made of natural fabrics. This ventilates better and absorbs moisture, keeping you nice and cool. No nightwear is also possible, of course... 😉

3. Avoid heat boosters before bedtime

A spicy curry, a glass of wine, just finishing that deadline ... It sounds cozy or productive, but your body actually gets warmer from that. Instead, choose something light and quiet before you go to bed.

4. Use a quiet fan with night mode

The easiest way to keep your bedroom cool? Put up a quiet fan that gently circulates the air. That way you get rid of excess heat without drafts or noise.

A model like Whisper Flex 2 Smart is ideal: whisper quiet with only 13 decibels you can barely hear it, and thanks to the night mode with dim display you sleep undisturbed without disturbing light. With up to 30 speeds and a natural wind mode, you set the airflow exactly the way you want it. You control it with your phone, voice or remote control, even from bed. Good night!

5. Leave summer out of the bedroom

Everything you bring outside in, from pollen to solar heat, makes your bedroom warmer. Leave shoes and coats out of the bedroom, brush out your pet for a while, and wash textiles like comforter covers and pillowcases regularly. That's how you keep it fresher and cleaner!

Sleep soft and cool

Night sweats are annoying. It makes you restless, tired and sometimes cranky. Fortunately, it doesn't have to stay that way. With a few smart choices, you can make your bedroom a nice, cool place to relax again. Ventilate consciously, choose light materials, avoid triggers and let a whisper-quiet fan like Whisper Flex 2 do the work. Hot nights may be part of summer, but waking up sweating really doesn't have to be!

Want to know more about how to make your bedroom more comfortable? Then check out our advice page all about home temperature and find out which solutions are best for your situation.