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Three quarters (75%) of us are also planning to use less central heating, with 14 per cent planning to cut central heating use at all. Advertisement
As the temperatures drop, many of us are worried about keeping warm at night due to rising energy bills.
With that being said, the experts at Bed Kingdom have revealed the top tips and tricks to keep your bedroom warm at night, without turning the heating on.
Follow these rules to help avoid the freeze!
1. Keep curtains open during the day – free
When the temperatures drop, it’s tempting to close the curtains and shut out the world. However, this can make your bedroom even colder when bedtime comes around. Advertisement
During the day, keep your curtains open, especially if your bedroom catches direct sunlight. As sunlight hits your glass windows, radiation passes through and warms anything able to absorb the heat, including your bed, furniture or even your clothes.
A room exposed to lots of sunlight throughout the day can warm quicker than one without any sunlight. Once the sun sets, close the curtain to trap the heat inside.
2. Buy warmer pyjamas – £20-30
Make sure you’re wearing the right pyjamas in the winter months to keep yourself warm while you sleep. Some materials work to keep us cool, while others work to warm us up, so it’s important to be know which ones to wear for the colder months.
Cotton pyjamas are a good choice as they allow for temperature control, letting air circulate without letting your body lose its natural heat. They’re ideal for cold weather and chilly nights. Advertisement
Fleece pyjamas are also beneficial, plus the soft texture will make you feel cosy and toasty in bed.
3. Invest in a heated mattress topper – From £22
A heated mattress topper uses electrically heated wires or heated water to increase the pad’s temperature. Place this on top of your mattress to heat up your bed while you sleep.
Not only will it keep you warm, but a heated mattress topper can also help your muscles relax, meaning you’ll fall asleep much easier.
While it may be expensive to keep this running all night, try switching it on an hour before bed so that when you’re ready to sleep you won’t be shivering. Advertisement
4. Use bubble wrap for window insulation – Under £5
If the windows in your bedroom are single glaze, you’ve probably noticed that it’s difficult to keep the warm air inside your room.
One quick, cheap solution is to use bubble wrap. Bubble wrap works as a good insulator thanks to its small air pockets. As the base material is plastic, it heats up quickly and serves as a fantastic insulator.
Simply spray your window with water and the bubble wrap should stick to your window. You’ll be grateful once the temperatures plummet.
5. Get yourself a hot water bottle – £5 Advertisement
If you’re on a budget, a hot water could be a great option for you. The rubber or thermoplastic bottle has insulating properties which prevent heat from escaping from the hot water right away, meaning it will stay hot for at least two hours.
As well as keeping you warm, hot water bottles can be great for relieving stress and easing aches and pains, all helping you get a good night’s sleep.
Simply leave the hot water bottle under your duvet for 5-10 minutes before you head to bed and keep it close to you while you sleep. However, it should be noted that hot water bottles shouldn’t be left with children as there is a danger of injury if they burst.
6. Insulate your floor with a rug – £15-£20
According to the National Energy Foundation, you can lose up to 10 per cent of heat through an uninsulated floor. Advertisement
If you have wooden floors in your bedroom, it could be worth investing in a rug. For the cost of as little as £10, the extra layer will keep the heat inside your bedroom and can also warm your feet in the mornings.
7. Rearrange your bedroom furniture – free
Believe it or not, your bedroom layout could be keeping you awake shivering at night. Having your bed too close to your window means that any drafts coming in will be hitting your bed directly. Single-glazed glass windows also cause condensation and heat loss, which is why you want your bed as far away from the windows as possible.
Place your bed away from your window, preferably in a corner. Add extra layers of blankets and pillows to help keep you warm during the night. Advertisement Share this:TweetWhatsApp Email
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