There are plenty of hacks circulating online to help beat the heat, and one may prove to be more quirky than others
The summer is officially here and Scottish forecasts are predicting little rain rising mercury in the coming weeks. The sunny days are a welcome change from gloomy winter weather, but the same can't be said at night, as it disrupts a good night's rest.
Deirdre Mc Gettrick co-founder and CEO of the furnishing retailer has shared all her favourite tips for lowering bedroom temperatures - and fully backs chilling your bed clothes before falling asleep. Top Health Stories Today Explaining why bedrooms can become heat traps in the summertime, Deirdre said: “For upstairs bedrooms, heat rises and in the warm weather there’s nowhere else for it to go so it settles in upstairs rooms. Another reason our bedrooms hold on to so much heat is having the curtains or blinds open and allowing the sun to shine in.
"Finally, although it seems counterintuitive we should try to avoid opening our bedroom windows on very hot days as this allows the external hot air to enter the room. Wait until the day has cooled down before letting some air in."
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Love Island shares new photos of the iconic villa ahead of series 10It's back to sunny Spain for a long hot summer.
Read more »
Expert dopamine dresser Zeena Shah shares her tips for bringing more fun into your summer styleDopamine dresser Zeena Shah tells Stylist about her summer wishlist, what she packs for a holiday and offers tips on how to declutter your wardrobe.
Read more »
I'm a mortgage expert - 5 easy mistakes homeowners make when remortgagingMORE than one million households will be looking to remortgage in the next year – and there are some mistakes they need to be wary of. If your current mortgage deal is coming to an end, you m…
Read more »