How to sleep in the heat – 6 simple hacks to help you doze off
GETTING to sleep can be hard enough at the best of times.
But add in temperatures of up to 34C and it's likely you'll be tossing and turning for the majority of the night.
Brits are currently enjoying the sunshine, with some parts expected to be warmer that Malibu.
Temperatures are set to rise today, with London expected to reach 33 degrees, so it's going to be a scorcher.
If you've woken up bleary eyed this morning - it's because many of us struggle to sleep during sweltering conditions.
Tossing and turning makes for a disturbed nights' sleep and it's likely you'll be grumpy.
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Experts say the optimum temperature for a comfortable home is 21 degrees.
Antonio Dengra, CEO at , says: "It’s important that you are able to cool down your bedroom in order to get a good night’s sleep when the weather heats up.”
While we may not have our homes kitted out with air-con, there are plenty of simpler ways to help keep your bedroom cool during the warmer months and get a better night’s sleep.
Experts have revealed their top tips and tricks to help you doze off.
1. Hot water bottle
While it might seem controversial, your hot water bottle could actually help cool your room down before you hit the hay.
If you fill your hot water bottle up and pop it in the freezer for a few hours before bed, it actually makes a pretty good ice pack.
The experts say: "When you’re ready for bed, place the hot water bottle in between the sheets and allow the sheets to cool down."
2. Find the right mattress
While the heat doesn't change that rouge spring digging into our back, experts say a mattress can actually help regulate the temperature of the bed.
This he says is because they are cooler and naturally hypoallergenic.
He added: "Other options to consider are new generation elite gel memory foam mattresses that include intelligent temperature regulating technology to help keep you cool in the summer and warm during the winter."
She said: "Not only that, but high thread count fabrics are smoother against the skin, so as well as being much more comfortable, you are less likely to feel tangled up or trapped by rougher fabrics that cling, especially to nightwear.
"Try Percale as opposed to Sateen sheets, as they’re made with a looser weave and therefore are much more breathable."
Lucy said you should also have a summer and winter duvet.
He explained: "A south-facing room will benefit from thicker, thermal materials to help keep it cool.
“If your windows are south-facing, it is best to close your curtains or blinds, or put the window in the night vent position to allow some air in.
"Whereas, if your windows are north-facing, it’s advised to keep them shut to avoid any hot air coming in", he said.
She said: "Not only is too much technology before bed bad for your eyes, it can also influence the temperature of a room.
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"Electrical sockets throw out a surprising amount of heat and can be detrimental to your sleeping pattern, especially during the already-warm months.
"Turn off any plug sockets that aren’t needed throughout the night to help bring the room temperature down – it will also save you money on your energy bills!"
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