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Jun 20, 2024

28 Products To Help Keep You And Your Home Cool This Summer

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

Breathable bed sheets, draft stoppers, insulating curtains, and more helpful tools to keep you from losing your (literal) cool.

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Promising review: "It’s saved us so much money on our energy bill we’re definitely buying more and I encourage you to buy more if you want to save on your energy bills." —Kellykelly

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

Promising review: "Can't beat the price! Great adhesive strength. Using in Texas weather on doors to seal air leaks. The weatherproofing material itself is very pliable and soft, presuming it weathers the heat and humidity. Can split a roll into two thinner strips doubling your coverage or can double insulate using the entire roll offering a lot of flexibility." —Paul K.

Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in two sizes and in four colors).

Promising review: "If you have night sweats, you need to buy these sheets. I do and I bought a set. Oh my, I just love them. Not only are they soft, but they also seem to be cooling. No more night sweats for me." —Linda Leynes

Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in sizes Twin–Cal. King and in 15 colors).

Promising review: "With our sweltering summer hitting us I couldn't leave our downstairs back door ajar because of bugs getting in during the day and pesky mosquitoes at night! VOILA!! The AMAZING AUGO MAGNETIC SCREEN DOOR!!! Honestly, the BEST PURCHASE EVER!!!!" —Dale Colvin

Get it from Amazon for $26.99.

The mister will cool the surrounding area by 20 degrees, and it comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsy detail.

Promising review: "Works exactly how I want it to. Provides a fine, cool mist on the patio, allowing us to enjoy the backyard until sunset without breaking a sweat. Easy to set up. It was out of the box and cooling us off within minutes." —Debra L. Kusek

Get it from Amazon for $30.89.

Promising review: "Absolutely love this system. Keeps us cool in the late afternoon hot sun. Makes the patio bearable. The original packaging was missing a part, contacted the seller and they sent me new parts immediately. The nozzles turn the water to mist effectively. They will drip a bit when you turn it off. Haven't had problems with scaling or buildup, and we have very hard water here. Would buy it again if needed." —KMUL

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

Windmill is an independent AC brand that aims to combine three generations of family knowledge in the air conditioner business with an updated design fit for modern living.

Promising review: "Not only is this unit sleek and discreet looking, but it is also so quiet and works so well! It keeps our room so cool. So happy we got this. Such a huge plus that you can control it from your phone as well as the remote!" —Chelsea G.

For more details, check out our full Windmill AC review (Spoiler: it's a hit!).

Get it from Amazon for $349 or from Windmill for $324+ (available in three BTU levels and four colors).

Promising review: "I don’t usually write product reviews, but I am now because this is one of the best household products I have ever bought. This Midea U-shaped AC is an ingenious design that is basically a split AC system mounted in a window, with the window closing almost all the way through the middle of the unit. The result is a much quieter and more efficient unit, with the noisy part that generates heat on the outside of the closed window. It also looks sleek and modern and the remote control and app are great. I have thought many times 'I wish someone would make a split AC system that can fit in a window without having to install separate units on the roof or wall,' and now they have!" —Ben

Get it from Amazon for $399+ (available in three BTU levels).

This 12.5-oz. cup chills all beverages except carbonated ones (think tea, juice, and even wine). You fill it with water and put it in the freezer for 12 hours before using it. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe!

Promising review: "I’m the type of person who loves ice coffee any day and I like to take my time drinking it. This HyperChiller has truly changed my life! It’s super easy to put together and clean! Also, the fact that you can pour your hot coffee directly into it is amazing! It’s super fast at making your coffee cold, and it never tasted watered down at all! I am so amazed and happy by this invention, 100% recommend everyone buys it." —Catherine D

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "With the night sweats I’ve been experiencing, this was a nice addition to my bed. It keeps me cool in the evening, and is really comfortable to sleep on. I was surprised. It was inexpensive so I was not expecting much, but am pleasantly surprised by the great quality." —kylie ryan

Get it from Amazon for $38.98+ (available in sizes Twin–Cal. King and in three colors).

I bought this fan (the 4-inch version) last summer to hold me over until I could get proper air conditioning, and it has absolutely exceeded expectations. It cools me off remarkably well for such a small fan, and it's really quiet, too! I love how it's made from metal, not plastic, which gives it a more upscale look, and how I can just plug the USB cable into my laptop when I need a little help cooling off during work.

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two sizes and in two colors).

Promising review: "I’ve only had it two days, but clearly our double-coated dog approves. He has never slept up on the couch with us, he just gets too hot. Now he’s curled up against me on his pad snoozing away. I’m so happy!!!! I don’t care if it lasts six months or six years — it’s worth it that he’s comfortable." —Crystal S.

Get it from Amazon for $27.98+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and in larger sizes).

Promising review: "This is an excellent ice pack for injuries, but I also found it to be surprisingly useful when it was really hot this summer and the power was out as a result of a recent hurricane. Sitting and laying on the ice pack really cooled me down and felt amazing!! At the time, I wished that I had bought more than one." —E. J. Tompkins

Get it from Amazon for $33.99.

Promising review: "Very solid construction and good design. The cover (I think it's silicone) works great at keeping freezer smells off the ice. The cover is also used to drain excess water after filling the tray, you just hold down the cover and water channels will drain excess water before putting in the freezer. Removing the ice is easy. The shape of the ice easily fits in any water bottle I've used." —D. Harlan

Get it from Amazon for $10.95.

Promising review: "I have bought these curtains multiple times and will continue to buy more! I have bought several colors and lengths. These curtains are thick, very well made, and help to keep the house cool in the summer!" —Ashley T.

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in a variety of sizes and colors).

XFasten is a small business that launched in 2015 selling a wide array of adhesive products from home improvement accessories to craft supplies.

Promising review: "Needed something to keep the cold out from an old window allowing cold winter air in after a recent window AC unit install. This did the trick! Cold air used to be felt blowing through the area of the window above the unit, but after sealing the window with this tape it’s really helped! I no longer feel the blast of cold air, and hopefully it will also help keep the heat out in the summer as well! Highly recommend!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Magic Linen is a family-owned small business based in Lithuania that creates beautiful linen clothes and home products that are all Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they are free from harmful substances and chemicals.

Promising review: "I am in LOVE with my blanket. It is the perfect texture, I can wrap up in it in the summer and not get too hot, and it's so soft even after just one wash! Truly adore this blanket." —Cy D.

Get it from MagicLinen for $149+ (available in two sizes and 10 colors).

Promising review: "Let me start by saying I get extremely overheated when I sleep but also enjoy the weight of a blanket on me. This blanket is the perfect solution for that. It is large enough to cover my entire queen-size bed and just heavy enough to provide some weight while I sleep. It is definitely cold but not overwhelmingly cold at all. It’s like flipping your pillow over the cold side, except it’s an entire blanket! I love this thing, but I may have to get another one since my husky-mix loves it just as much as me!" —Madison Price

Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in four sizes and seven colors).

Promising review: "Very easy to unbox and get set up. I used an electric pump (not included) and followed the easy directions. Took me only about 10 minutes to get it inflated. Then it only took me maybe an hour to fill with a garden hose. I love the drain pipe underneath that is angled away from the pool so the water is directed out of the area. But I can see that it might not be good for the pool lining if someone stepped on it from inside the pool. So I was careful to let my kids know not to step in that corner. Overall, great quality, good size (fits three full-size floaties in it!), and my kids loved it." —K M

Get it from Amazon for $64.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This is the second dehumidifier from this brand I have purchased. This one is the smaller version. I use this in my bedroom and the bigger one in my living room. I like the lights. You can choose a color or no lights at all. Nice for night-light in bedroom. Helps with helping cool my rooms." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $45.98+ (available in two sizes and in four colors).

Promising review: "When these arrived I thought for sure I would return them based on the box being small! Once the seal is opened, they expand into a perfect pillow. Head and neck feel supported and stay cool. Very comfortable and good quality. I highly recommend them if you’re tossing and turning on an old pillow that doesn’t fit your comfort." —Bella's Mom

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in three sizes).

Celestial Silk is a woman-owned small business creating silk self-case accessories like pillow cases, face masks, and scrunchies. And the brand gives back, donating 10% of all proceeds to charity, and donating pillowcases to chemotherapy patients and lower-income women.

Promising review: "I LOVE THIS PILLOWCASE. It is so soft and comfortable. I don’t wake up with tangled hair, my skin is soft, I sleep like a rock. It stays cool at night (no cold side/hot side of the pillow) and I drift to sleep so easily. It’s like sleeping on a cloud. Eventually I’ll get a few more for all of my pillows." —sango

Get it from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in three sizes and in 24 colors).

Promising review: "I have a room that is extremely hot in the spring and summer. With this product (and the task of temporarily closing vents in other rooms), I am able to bring the temp down 6 degrees in that hot room in just one hour without affecting the temp anywhere else! Awesome!!" —Denise Davis

Get it from Amazon for $69.99.

Promising review: " These towels are amazing. Simply wet, wring out the excess water, and give it a good snap or two. The towel was immediately cold. I wrapped it around my neck. About 15 minutes later it had warmed up a bit. I gave it another good snap and voila. Once again it was immediately cold. I plan on using these a lot this summer, at home and on the go. The neat thing is that every towel comes with a heavy duty ziplock-type bag so you can carry the wet/damp towel anywhere and use when needed. I’m sure I’ll be ordering more of these for my family." —JeninMarquette

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 13 color combos).

Promising review: "Does exactly what it claims to do. Easy to use, discrete. We moved into our home in late summer and didn’t notice some screen holes; getting this product allowed us to have our windows open without bugs getting in, so we didn’t have to rush into getting new window screens quite as fast. Highly recommended." —andhowe

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in black and silver-gray).

Sleepme is a small business combining tech innovation and sleep knowledge to help you get a better night's rest.

The entire set includes: Cube control unit, Chilipad Cool Mesh mattress pad, Remote control. If you get the "We" version, you'll get two cubes and remote controls.

Promising review: "Before the sleep system I was waking up many times during the night throwing the covers off of me to stay cool. Now I sleep through the night in comfort. I didn’t know if I could really believe that it worked as well as it does but I love it." —Lanni S.

Get it from Sleepme for $649+ (available in two styles and three sizes).

This super-quiet fan has six speeds, three modes (normal, natural, and sleep) and an additional auto mode. It also comes with a remote.

Promising review: "After moving into a traditional two story home from a rancher we wanted fans in our bedrooms to help keep them cool. I have struggled finding a ceiling fan I liked for our primary bedroom so finally decided to pick up this tower fan and give it a try. I am so impressed with how quiet it is and how much power it puts out. Having a remote is a major selling point with being in our bedroom. It’s slim and able to be tucked away into the corner out of sight when not in use, but it’s not even an eyesore that I mind having out to be seen. It was easy to assemble in a matter of just two minutes without any help needed. I’m already looking into purchasing a second one for my large family room as it has plenty of power to accommodate the space. The remote is easy to use and I am thrilled with this purchase!" —Jai Banks

Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (also available with Wi-Fi connectivity).

It takes 2.5–3 hours to fully charge, and one charge can last from 2–18 hours depending on what speed it's running.

Promising review: "Love it. I will probably buy a second one. Easy to move around — porch, backyard, etc. Easy to recharge and will run while recharging. Like the indicator lights to let you know how much charge is left. Very quiet. Puts out plenty of breeze for a small unit. Plan to take it to the beach house with us when we go to use on the deck." —A.P.

Get it from Amazon for $169.99.

Reviews here have been edited for length and/or clarity.

Promising review:It’s saved us so much money on our energy billPromising review:Great adhesive strength. Using in Texas weather on doors to seal air leaks.Promising review:If you have night sweats, you need to buy these sheets.Promising review:Honestly, the BEST PURCHASE EVER!!!!Promising review:Provides a fine, cool mist on the patio, allowing us to enjoy the backyard until sunset without breaking a sweat.Promising review:The nozzles turn the water to mist effectively.Haven't had problems with scaling or buildupPromising review:It keeps our room so cool. So happy we got this. Promising review:an ingenious design that is basically a split AC system mounted in a window, with the window closing almost all the way through the middle of the unit. The result is a much quieter and more efficient unitPromising review:This HyperChiller has truly changed my life!It’s super fast at making your coffee cold, and it never tasted watered down at all!Promising review:It keeps me cool in the evening, and is really comfortable to sleep on.It cools me off remarkably well for such a small fan, and it's really quiet, too! Promising review:He has never slept up on the couch with us, he just gets too hot. Now he’s curled up against me on his pad snoozing away.Promising review:Sitting and laying on the ice pack really cooled me down and felt amazing!! Promising review: The cover is also used to drain excess water after filling the trayRemoving the ice is easy.Promising review:These curtains are thick, very well made, and help to keep the house cool in the summer!Promising review: Cold air used to be felt blowing through the area of the window above the unit, but after sealing the window with this tape it’s really helped! Promising review: I can wrap up in it in the summer and not get too hotPromising review:It is definitely cold but not overwhelmingly cold at all. It’s like flipping your pillow over the cold side, except it’s an entire blanket!Promising review:Took me only about 10 minutes to get it inflated. Then it only took me maybe an hour to fill with a garden hose.Overall, great quality, good size (fits three full-size floaties in it!), and my kids loved it.Promising review: Helps with helping cool my rooms.Promising review:Head and neck feel supported and stay cool. Very comfortable and good quality. Promising review: It stays cool at night (no cold side/hot side of the pillow) and I drift to sleep so easily.Promising review:I am able to bring the temp down 6 degrees in that hot room in just one hour without affecting the temp anywhere else!Promising review: Simply wet, wring out the excess water, and give it a good snap or two. The towel was immediately cold. I plan on using these a lot this summer, at home and on the go. Promising review:getting this product allowed us to have our windows open without bugs getting inPromising review:Now I sleep through the night in comfort.Promising review: I am so impressed with how quiet it is and how much power it puts out. Having a remote is a major selling point with being in our bedroom. Promising review:Easy to move around — porch, backyard, etc. Easy to recharge and will run while recharging.
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