How to fall asleep faster in hot weather, according to the expert

If you’re struggling to get some sleep in this scorching weather, a simple trick from an expert could help you catch those much-needed Zzz’s faster.

The dreary winter of rain and more rain seems to have finally given way to the glorious return of the sun. In fact, parts of the UK will reach 26C, while Liverpool recorded highs of 23C today.

While a bit of sunshine is always a welcome sight for those looking to spend their evenings in a beer garden or on a lounger, trying to sleep in a hot, stuffy room can be a nightmare.

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Bed Kingdom’s Ashley Hainsworth warns that taking a “cold or lukewarm” shower, while tempting, won’t actually help you sleep or leave you feeling relaxed. In fact, cold showers “can keep you energized for longer” and won’t cool you down properly, the Mirror reports.

The expert said: “Taking a warm or hot shower will help your body cool down faster as you release more body heat through your extremities such as your hands and feet, which helps lower your body temperature and makes it easier to fall asleep . .

“A bath can also be the perfect remedy after a long, hot day as it can cool and relax you.”

Hainsworth also noted that a nighttime shower is also a great way to wash away any “sweat and oil” from the day, as well as pollen. This will not only help you “sleep better” but also combat those pesky hay fever symptoms.

If you’re struggling to stay cool after a refreshing shower, the bedding expert suggests leaving the windows open throughout the night. However, he cautions, “Be aware of any additional noise issues or security issues they may have, and make sure you use the necessary preventative measures to deal with potential allergens and insects coming in.”

To avoid an insect invasion in your bedroom, it is recommended that you turn off all lights at dusk and take an antihistamine if you are concerned about hay fever symptoms. The expert advised: “If it is very hot outside, closing the windows completely may be a better option as it will be cooler inside.

“If you decide to keep the windows closed, try to open the doors intermittently so that the room is as well ventilated as possible and does not become stuffy.”

There are other easy tricks to stay cool at night, such as swapping out your winter bedding for a lighter alternative, wearing breathable pajamas and placing an iced water bottle or ice packs in front of a fan. This will help cool the air as it passes through, giving you the effect of a mini air conditioning unit.

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