As the UK enjoys a spell of warm weather, many are struggling to get a good night's sleep due to hot and stuffy bedrooms. Now an A&E doctor has shared some ingenious methods to cool your bedroom down by up to eight degrees, which could be a game-changer during a heatwave.
Dr Ahmed, who has 569,000 followers on TikTok and calls himself the 'healthcare Gordon Ramsay', shared his tips in a video. He recommends starting with a large tray of ice in the freezer, then opening the loft hatch and loft window to let warm air rise and escape. Half an hour to an hour before bedtime, place two fans: one in the bedroom window blowing air outside, and another in another room on the same floor blowing air in, to create circulation.
Finally, take the ice tray, place it in front of a fan, and add salt to lower the melting temperature. The fan will blow cool air from the ice, chilling the room significantly. Dr Ahmed claims these steps can make a room at least six to eight degrees cooler.
Commenters added their own tips, such as keeping windows and curtains shut during the day and opening them at night. One suggested using a hot water bottle filled with ice water to hug in bed. Another from Australia noted the opposite challenge of keeping warm in winter.
