Sleep better in the heatwave by removing 1 item from your bedroom

London is currently roasting in a record-breaking heatwave

Along with the majority of the UK, London is in the grip of yet another record-breaking heatwave this week, with the Met Office cautioning that even overnight temperatures will remain stubbornly ‘tropical’, offering little relief from the sweltering conditions.

The forecasting experts have issued a rare red weather warning for 50 areas across the UK, with temperatures expected to soar to at least 37C in London, while the mercury could still reach a stifling 25C after dark.

For those who already struggle to get a decent night’s sleep, the oppressive heat poses a significant challenge, with many facing restless, sweat-soaked nights that could leave them vulnerable to a range of tiredness-related health issues.

Fortunately, experts suggest there are several steps you can take to bring the temperature in your bedroom down. Household specialists warn that electronic devices generate additional heat in your bedroom and should be moved elsewhere during the warmer months, reports the Express.

Kevin Pennington, a home cooling expert and member of the Institute of Refrigeration, told furniture firm Sharps: “Any electricity consumed by electronics ultimately becomes heat – screens, laptops, chargers. They’re all small heaters. And because building regulations over the past 20 years have led to massively better insulation, modern homes hold onto that heat incredibly well. Move them out during the warmer months and work from another room, or turn them completely off at the wall when you can.”

Kevin points out that clutter beneath your bed can also contribute to elevated room temperatures. He explained: “Cold air sinks, so the coolest air in any room is near the floor. If you have lots of stuff stored under the bed, you’re blocking cooler air from circulating and trapping warm, stagnant air right where you’re trying to sleep. Clearing that space lets air move naturally.”

Natalie Prince, a fitted furniture specialist at Sharps, commented: “With summer comes the welcome bonus of longer, lighter days – but in a country where homes simply aren’t designed for high temperatures, rising heat can quickly make your bedroom uncomfortable when temperatures peak.”

She added: “The bedroom is the room where heat feels most disruptive, yet airflow is rarely the first thing on anyone’s mind when thinking about how to set it up. But where and how you store your belongings has a direct impact on how air moves around the room, and therefore how hot it feels at night. The more efficiently your storage works, the more your bedroom can – so with the weather heating up 1782297416 is as good a time as any to start with what’s under the bed.”

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