How to warm up the bed without turning on the radiator?
The coldest ones know it, when winter arrives even going to bed can turn into a small trauma: those moments in déshabillé, waiting for the blankets to warm up, seem eternal..
But then, while the energy crisis pushes us to save, how can we find warmth in our bed, perhaps without overdoing it with the radiator or using energy-consuming electric blankets? Our tips.
A winning team doesn't change: the hot water bottle.
The historical ally and faithful friend of every cold person is definitely the hot water bottle! An essential accessory to stay warm, even in bed.
A little before going to bed, place the hot water bottle between the sheets. The heat will spread in a few minutes over the entire mattress.
You can choose a traditional hot water bottle to fill with hot water or an electric hot water bottle that connects to the power supply to be heated. Some models can provide up to three hours of heat.
Choose the right down jacket
To find some warmth on winter evenings, it is essential to choose the right down jacket.
- First point, it must be larger than the mattress. You can wrap yourself more easily and not see your little feet sticking out.
- Second point: pay attention to the down jacket's index, usually indicated on the label. The indices range from 1 to 6. 1 corresponds to the lightest down, and 6 to the warmest. Therefore, it is better to choose down jackets with an index from 4 to 6. However, be careful not to choose a down jacket that is too warm if you sweat during the night.
Use the mattress well
The right mattress can also contribute to the warmth of your bed; many mattresses indeed have specific sides, different between summer and winter. The winter side usually stands out for a softer and more enveloping cover padding, perhaps in materials that retain heat, such as wool.
You can check this feature from the labels that usually have the wording "summer" on the cooler side and "winter" on the warmer side. In the absence of labels, you can choose to dedicate the softer and more enveloping side for the colder months.
Choose the right fabrics for the sheets
"Bed sheets are often underestimated in their contribution to the warmth of the bed; however, they can also do their part, especially flannel ones. Flannel is a type of cotton (and sometimes wool) processing recognizable by its soft appearance with a slight surface fuzz, which retains heat within. A characteristic that makes this material a favored ally for increasing body temperature."
Sleep at height
Raising the bed is a trick that is not necessarily thought of when it comes to finding some warmth. Cold air, however, stagnates at the ground, while warm air rises; moreover, the floor, especially if it is made of stone, is inherently colder than the air above it. It is therefore better to sleep on a raised mattress rather than on a futon bed closer to the ground.
