Summer Heat Preventing You From Getting A Good Night’s Sleep? This Hack Might Be Just What You Need

What if I told you that the key to getting a rejuvenating night of sleep—even during the summer heat—might be your handy hot water bottle?

It might seem counterintuitive, but a woman on TikTok went viral for her solution to getting some well-deserved shuteye for those who just can’t sleep in a hot bed.

Just In Time For Summer

Summer has barely begun, but it’s already been hot outside. For those of us not fortunate enough to have built-in air conditioning units in our homes or apartments, it’s no surprise that trying to sleep at night when it’s still broiling outside feels like we’re baking in an oven.

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Well, one woman on TikTok might just have the coolest solution to keep you cozy and comfortable this summer.

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The TikTok Video

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The video was posted by Sam Batterson, also known as sambatterson5 on TikTok. Shared when the U.K. was baking at 100°F (38°C) during a heatwave, it’s not surprising that the video went viral, garnering nearly 1,000,000 views, 123,000 likes, and over 2,500 comments.

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The video begins with her reaching into her freezer and pulling out—of all things—a hot water bottle.

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Ice, Ice, Baby

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“Fill your hot water bottle up with cold water, [and] put it in the freezer—I left mine in all day,” she says. “And then you’re literally just going to pop it into your bed an hour before you go to sleep, and when you get in your bed...put it in your pillowcase or rest on it.”

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She says that despite the heat, this will keep your bed at a cool enough temperature to be able to sleep comfortably, adding, “It’s amazing."

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Is It Me You’re Looking For?

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If the asker is "a bedroom cold enough for me to comfortably sleep in," then the answer is yes.

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But do I refuse to sleep in a bed that is not covered with fluffy blankets and pillows, yet still complain about the heat? Yes, yes I do, and that is a hill I am willing to die on. But here’s what TikTok users had to say.

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TikTok Thoughts

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With a hack this viral, naturally, people were going to have some opinions.

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TikTok comments:
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Many people wondered why they were only seeing that video late at night or in the middle of the night, and jokingly wondered why they couldn’t have seen it earlier so they could try it out for themselves.

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Asking The Real Questions

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This one TikTok user brought up a valid point and asked whether the condensation from the icy cold hot water bottle will make the bed sheets or pillows damp, but Batterson assures them that any dampness was quickly dried out by the heat in the bedroom.

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TikTok comments:
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She also recommends that users wrap the hot wattle bottle in something to prevent condensation from soaking into the fabric.

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Batterson's #1 Fan

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One user was so impressed with Batterson’s suggestion that she voted for her to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Although I’m willing to bet the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize probably don’t want to share their award, it's a nice sentiment.

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Some Helpful Tips

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Batterson’s video was so popular that she made sure to add three helpful tips for users wanting to try this hack the next time they’re sweltering in a heatwave.

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First, she recommends not resorting to this hack too often because the ice can damage the seal. Next, she says to only fill up the hot water bag two-thirds full because it will expand, and finally, she says to be cautious of potential ice burns.

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One Final Thing

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For the ladies, if your Aunt Flow has a pesky habit of showing up when she’s not welcomed and you rely on hot water bottles to ease cramps, then keep this in mind:

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Make sure you have at least two hot water bottles lying around—one for hot water and one for cold—as the frigid temperatures can damage the bottle so it won’t be as effective with hot water.

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What Are Your Must-Know Summer Hacks?

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So when it comes to beating the summer heat, what are your go-to summer hacks? Do you stick a bag full of ice cubes in your bra, carry around a mini fan with you at all times, or have you tried befriending people with an in-ground swimming pool?

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Let us know in the comments and sweet dreams!