How to get the ideal climate for sleep in your bedroom
This is a collaborative post.
If you are frustrated with not getting a good night’s sleep then maybe your bedroom is the wrong temperature or the general climate in your room is not right. Here I share some tips to help you get a good sleep with the right bedroom climate and some products to help you with this.
Getting the right temperature to sleep
Creating a comfortable temperature in your bedroom is essential for a good night’s sleep. So, what is the best temperature for your room?
Experts recommend a range of 15-20°c to promote optimal sleep conditions. This range allows your body to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the night, allowing for a deeper and more restorative sleep.
It is important to note that everyone’s preferences may vary, so experiment with different temperatures until you find what works best for you.
Whether you prefer to snuggle under a thick duvet or sleep with just a light sheet, finding the right temperature for your bedroom can make all the difference in getting a good night’s sleep.
How does bedroom temperature affect sleep quality?
When you sleep, the brain goes through different stages of sleep. This ranges from the lightest stage, also known as REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, to the deepest stage, known as deep sleep.
During the REM stage, your body temperatures tend to increase, which makes you more susceptible to waking up more frequently during your sleep cycle.
On the other hand, during deep sleep stages of the sleep cycle, your core body temperature tends to decrease, making for a more peaceful and uninterrupted snooze.
By ensuring that your bedroom temperature is set at an ideal range within that perfect temperature window, you can maximise the quality of each sleep cycle it encompasses.
How do CO2 and humidity affect sleep?
Did you know that factors like carbon dioxide (CO2) and humidity levels can affect the quality of your sleep? Higher levels of CO2 in the air we breathe can cause drowsiness, headaches, and even disrupt our natural sleep patterns.
Meanwhile, low humidity levels can lead to dryness and irritation in the throat and nasal passages, making it harder to breathe comfortably throughout the night.
To ensure a restful and peaceful sleep, it’s important to pay attention to these environmental factors and make necessary adjustments to optimize the air quality of your bedroom.
Allergies, asthma and a good night’s sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep can feel like a constant struggle for people with allergies and asthma. Allergens such as dust mites, mould, and pet dander can trigger sneezing, coughing, and wheezing, making it difficult to breathe and sleep comfortably.
It is common for asthma symptoms to worsen at night, further disrupting sleep. However, investing in allergen-proof bedding, keeping the bedroom clean and well-ventilated, and taking necessary medication can help minimize symptoms and promote a restorative night’s sleep.
Those with allergies and asthma can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on their day by prioritising a healthy sleep environment.
The best bedding and mattresses for a cool night sleep
Investing in appropriate bedding and mattresses can make a real difference if you struggle to sleep in a hot and humid room.
A memory foam mattress is likely to be comfortable but can be too warm for a good night’s sleep. Alternatively some mattresses are designed to help cool you. Perfect for anyone who is always too hot at night or women with hot sweats during the menopause.
The Simba Hybrid range might be what you are looking for. Each of the products in the range are designed to help you get a cool and restful sleep.
The Hybrid® Luxe mattress provides cloud-like, cooling support. Engineered with 11 layers, it features a double stack of titanium Aerocoil® springs, allowing the air to flow freely and adapt individually so that you won’t be disturbed by your partner’s movement.
Open-cell graphite-infused Simbatex® foam is engineered to tackle overheating, while a breathable, bamboo wool-infused layer offers unrivalled temperature and moisture control to help combat hot flushes and night sweats.
The Hybrid® mattress includes the same thermo-regulating technology over seven layers, including a layer of Aerocoil® springs, cooling Simbatex® foam and a breathable sleep surface.
For those with a smaller budget, the Essential mattress features the same cooling Simba technology as standard with a layer of Aerocoil® springs, cooling Simbatex® foam and a breathable sleep surface for cooler, more comfortable sleep.
To help reduce those hot, sticky nights, Simba also uses Stratos® heat control technology in their Hybrid® Duvet and Hybrid® Pillow. Stratos® uses advanced phase change technology by absorbing your body heat to cool you down and by releasing heat when you’re feeling cold.
It’s easy to tell which side of the duvet or pillow is treated with Stratos® because there is a handy colour-coded blue piping on the cool side.
The Simba Hybrid range adjusts to your body’s natural temperature and disperses any humidity, ensuring you’re always cool and comfortable throughout the night.
Paired with breathable cotton or bamboo bedding, you can guarantee a restful and peaceful night’s sleep, even on the hottest of days. Treat yourself to the best bedding and mattress that prioritises your comfort, and say farewell to sleepless nights forever!
Why we are trying the Simba Hybrid range
Ben struggles with getting comfortable at night and sweats a lot during the night. Alongside that, he has a severe dust mite allergy that causes respiratory symptoms so we want to help him have a better night’s sleep.
Ben already has an air purifier in his room, but we feel that looking more at his sleeping environment could help too. We will soon be sharing his experiences with the Simba Hybrid Mattress and how this affects his symptoms, so watch this space for a review in a few weeks when he has tried it out for a good length of time to see how he gets on.
How do you sleep?
Let me know in the comments below how you sleep, are you too hot or too cold at night? Do you wake up feeling rested or is this something you could look at to work on?