Summer has settled in with plenty of sunshine in recent weeks, but a heatwave is now on the way, bringing much hotter conditions later this week. While the return of warm weather is welcome, rising temperatures can quickly lead to discomfort, making it harder to focus, relax or sleep.
It’s essential to know how to keep your home cool and ensure you can focus on work, enjoy your leisure time, and get a good night’s sleep during these hotter periods.
Chris Michael, Chair of air treatment specialists Meaco, shares five essential tips to stay cool and get a restful night’s sleep this summer:
1. Use a Cold Water Bottle
Fill your hot water bottle with water and freeze it before bedtime. This makes a simple and effective ice pack to keep you cool overnight without adding to your energy bill.
2. Close Blinds and Curtains
Direct sunlight through windows quickly heats up your home. Keep blinds, curtains and windows closed during the hottest part of the day, especially those facing south. Once the temperature drops in the evening, open them to let cooler air in.
3. Take Warm Showers
Although it seems counterintuitive, a warm shower before bed helps the body regulate its temperature more effectively. Cold showers can trigger the body to generate heat, whereas a warm shower encourages the body to cool down naturally.
4. Buy a Fan Before the Rush
As soon as warm weather is forecast, fans start to sell out quickly. Buying a high-quality air circulating fan in advance ensures you’re ready. Look for reputable brands with strong reviews and clever features like ECO mode to save energy.
For bedroom use, choose a quiet fan. Loud fans can disturb sleep, so consider models that are Quiet Mark accredited and include Night Mode for uninterrupted rest. Low energy consumption is also key, especially if you plan to run the fan all night.
5. Check Windows and Doors
Gaps around windows and doors can let in heat during summer just as they let out heat in winter. Sealing these gaps is a quick, cost-effective way to keep your indoor space cooler with less effort.
How a MeacoFan Can Help You Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
Meaco offers a wide range of award-winning fans to help you stay cool, especially during the hottest days and nights.
With Quiet Mark accreditation, MeacoFans are ideal for bedrooms, children’s rooms and home offices.
Designed for comfort, they include timers, temperature sensors, night modes, and intuitive controls to help you stay focused, relaxed, and well-rested.
Introducing the MeacoFan Sefte® Range, Including the New 8-inch Portable Model
Just in time for summer, Meaco has expanded its quietest and most energy-efficient fan line with the new MeacoFan Sefte® 8” Portable Battery Powered Air Circulator.
for flexibility, it offers mains or battery operation, making it ideal for use at home, while travelling, or even outdoors.
The replaceable battery extends the fan’s life far beyond that of typical sealed battery models, aligning with upcoming EU regulations and reducing waste.
The 8-inch model joins the Sefte 10” Table and 10” Pedestal Air Circulators, recently named Best in Category by Which? for their outstanding performance, quiet operation and build quality.
The Sefte range was developed using customer feedback from Meaco’s best-selling MeacoFan 1056 and 1056P models and has been re-engineered for even better efficiency and durability.
More Functionality to Help You Sleep
With better sleep being the number one reason, people buy a fan, the Sefte range is tailored for bedroom use. These models are quieter, more energy efficient, and smarter than ever.
A dedicated Night Mode switches off lights and sounds at the press of a button, while gradually reducing the fan speed to maintain comfort without chilling the room. A glow-in-the-dark remote makes it easy to adjust settings without turning on a light.
Stay Cool for Summers to Come
Explore the Meaco Sefte range to find the best fit for your home and lifestyle. With models designed for long-term use, low energy costs and real comfort, the Sefte fans are ready to help you stay cool through this summer and many more.
The MeacoFan Sefte range is available from Meaco, Amazon, John Lewis, and Costco.
Established in 1991, Meaco is a leading air purification specialist with products including award-winning dehumidifiers, cooling fans, air purifiers, portable air conditioners, and humidifiers.
Meaco is a winner of multiple Which? Best Buy and Good Housekeeping Institute Tried and Tested Awards and has achieved Quiet Mark status for a number of products. Its dehumidifiers are the most awarded in Britain.
In 2024, Meaco sold 280,081 units of the MeacoDry Arete One across Europe, making it the most popular dehumidifier family on the continent.
