It's been feeling hot out there- and it is likely to get even hotter as the summer continues to heat up.
While it may be nice to enjoy the hot weather in a shady spot in the park, it is a different matter when it comes to night and you're trying to get to sleep.
The heat coupled with allergies can make it very difficult to get some much-needed shut-eye when the summer weather hits, with sleep experts offering tips on things to do from freezing bed sheets to ensuring good airflow at home.
you might think that means turning on your fan overnight to create that airflow, but you should definitely think twice before keeping your fanon overnight during a heatwave.
Here are five reasons.
Keeping your fa on overnight could be doing more harm than good, according to the experts.
Whilst an electric fan can be a cost-effective means of cooling down yourself at night, there are a number of downsides that you should be aware of for both yourself and your energy bills.
While an electric fan does circulate air around the room and can create airflow,what many people aren't aware of is that it also circulates dust mites, spores, pollen, and other allergens.
'If you find that you're suffering from excessive sneezing, watery eyes, a runny nose, itchy throats and even breathing difficulties, make sure that there is no dust on the blades of your electric fan' says Sleep expert and CEO at MatressNextDay Martin Seeley.
If you have the budget, Mr Seeley recommends that it is worth upgrading to a better fan that can purify the air by reducing the pollen particles and dust mites throughout the room.
'However, if this isn't possible, regularly deep cleaning your bedroom will help alleviate your allergies' he added.
Electric fans can make the air feel dry thanks to the excess breeze and wind it creates.
This can dry out your nose and mouth over time, which in turn means your body needs to produce more mucus to stay hydrated.
'However, this can create many side effects, including a headache, stuffy nose and even a sinus headache. To stop this from happening, you should ensure that you drink at least two litres of water throughout the day' says Mr Seeley.
If you find that this is happening, make sure to drink plenty of water - at least two litres of water throughout the day. This is generally recommended for anyone who suffers from a poor night's sleep due to the heat, as even a mild case of dehydration can lead you to feel drowsy and tired.
While dry air can make you congested, it can also can cause dry eyes, leading to irritation, which can be a particular nuisance for those of you who wear contact lenses.
You can, however, get around this, says Mr Seeley, if you purchase a rotating electric heater as that piece of home air condition tech circulates the air more.
While a gentle breeze can feel nice at night, it can lead you feeling a bit sore in the morning.
Concentrated circulating air can cause your muscles to tense up or cramp, particularly if you have any pre-existing muscle pains.
'You may even notice that you've gained a stiff neck since using an electric fan so refrain from using it for a few nights to see if you spot a difference' Mr Sheely recommends.
The average pedestal fan costs around 18p a night to use, while a desktop fan costs even less at around 10p a night.
While that may not sound like a lot, consider how much you may use the fan over the course of a hot day - suddenly those costs will start to ramp up.
While those energy costs will come down in July when the new energy price cap comes in, costs are still a worry for many when during the cost of living crisis, with food prices still set to climb.
If you're looking to cut down on some costs at home and with your energy bills, considering when and how long you use a fan could be one cost-cutting option to consider.
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