Stay cool this summer with top sleep tips from Bensons for Beds and Dr Guy Meadows
Choose cotton
Save satin, silk or polyester sheets for a cooler day! Cotton bed linens are lightweight and breathable, promoting airflow in your bedroom.
Keep a cool head
Getting frustrated and restless because you’re hot only generates more heat and keeps you up longer. Keep a cool head by lying still – only by accepting the heat can you move your mind and body closer to sleep.
Summer noise
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Lose a layer
Use sheets and blankets, rather than duvets; these can help to regulate body temperature quickly and easily.
Reach for the H2O
Have a glass of water nearby to drink if and when thirsty. Drinking a full glass of water before bed can lead to multiple toilet visits throughout the night.
Cool shower
Take a cool shower before bed for a quick and easy way to cool down. Avoid freezing showers as these can be overly stimulating and wake you up.
Make your own breeze
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Late-night entertaining
Warmer nights bring delayed bed times, which can lead to later eating and drinking close to bedtime. For best quality sleep aim to leave at least two hours between eating and sleeping, while limiting alcohol close to bedtime.
Find a cool room
Some areas of the house are cooler than others. If the heat becomes unbearable, set up camp in another room and enjoy a new cool sleep haven.
Frozen bedding
When bedroom temperatures soar drastically, action is often needed. Pop your sheets and pillows into bags and put them in the freezer ready for a cool bedtime.
Stay cool in bed
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* Tips from Bensons for Beds and The Sleep School partnership.