Home Bargains' £4 essential hailed as ‘lifesaver' on sticky summer nights – & it's £11 cheaper than Argos version
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TRYING to sleep when you're hot and uncomfortable can feel like an impossible task.
Thankfully, Home Bargains shoppers can now pick up a budget buy that will keep them cool all night long.
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So if this weekend's high temperatures have left you struggling and waking up in a pool of sweat, it may be time to switch up your bedding.
It's time to put away your winter duvet and make the most of this budget cooling buy.
The Home Collections Cooling Mat/Pillow is available for just £3.99 from the bargain retailer.
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According to the manufacturers, this buy will help you "beat the heat" this summer.
"This nifty little mat is perfect for easing pain and discomfort, thanks to its self-cooling gel," the product description read.
To use, simply pop this mat/pillow in your fridge for about hour.
When you're ready to cool down, take it out and enjoy the refreshing relief wherever you are.
Watch Dyson's Hot+Cool air-purifying fan in action – including 'sleep' mode
As well as saving you from a sticky night's sleep, this buy can also help to relieve pain and discomfort from injuries or heat.
It can be placed inside pillows or placed on a seat, wherever you need it in the hot weather.
This mat has self cooling inner gel, designed to react to your body temperature and absorb excess heat.
And the portable size means it can be used at the office or in the car on hot summer days.
A similar item can be found from Argos, but with a much higher price tag.
How to keep cool in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS...
Keep out of the heat if you can.
If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
Cool yourself down.
Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
Keep your living space cool.
Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.
The Silentnight Restore Cooling Gel Pillow Pad is currently available for £15.
That means savvy shoppers can save a whopping £11 by opting for the Home Bargains buy.
Other cooling hacks
Experts recently revealed the exact position to keep your door at during hot nights for the perfect sleep.
And another quick trick will instantly cool down your home without costing you a penny.
Plus, more surpising ways to keep your bedroom cool during the summer heat.
Health experts have also revealed tips to help you sleep better in the hot weather.
More Lidl summer buys
You can spruce up your decking this summer with a handy middle aisle buy.
And another bargain buy from Lidl is perfect for a day at the beach.
Or if you're jetting away this summer, Lidl is selling a dupe of a popular suitcase.
And you can transform your summer garden with the latest flowers to hit the middle aisle.
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Home Bargains shoppers can pick up a cooling mat/pillow for just £3.99
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