Will TikToks frozen bed sheet sleep hack ruin your mattress?

Date:
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:00:54 +0000

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Yes its too hot to sleep, but are frozen bed sheets more trouble than theyre worth?

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Feeling too hot to sleep well is frustrating and can leave you feeling groggy and tired the next day. Of all the sleep hacks to help you learn how to sleep when its hot at night, freezing your bed sheets is proving the most popular
on TikTok right now.

This hack has been around for years though and involves placing your bottom sheet (fitted sheet) inside a zip-lock or vacuum sealed bag, then sticking it in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before bed. The aim is to have an ice-cold sheet to lie on when youre ready to drift off.

It sounds good in theory, but does it actually work? And what will a frozen sheet thatll soon thaw do to the health of your mattress ? Lets take a look @amylouisephillips

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A lower body temperature at night is much better for sleep, which is why we always encourage people to avoid activities, foods or drinks that will raise their body temperature before bed. The higher your body temperature, the harder it will be for you to fall asleep.

So while we understand the thinking behind freezing your bed sheets on a hot night, the effects are short-lived. Sure theyll feel cool and crisp when you first lie down on them, but your body will quickly warm up that sheet.

When that happens, moisture will escape into the air in your bedroom, making it feel muggy and hot. Not the effect you were going for, right?

The only way to try and offset or slow this down is to use a room fan or a portable air conditioner at the same time, as you need to keep the air circulating in your room. Even then, the sheets will warm up eventually, but the hope is that youll be asleep by then. Will frozen bed sheets damage your mattress?

This depends on how often youre putting frozen sheets on your mattress, what the mattress is made of, and whether youre using a mattress protector or not.

Innerspring and hybrid mattresses are much better at circulating air than memory foam mattresses , and this is because they both use either coils or springs. Air flows better through and around these, so heat and moisture has less chance of building up in the mattress. Be careful placing frozen sheets on a memory foam mattress (Image credit: Future)

All-foam mattresses are more prone to mold and mildew, so if you are constantly placing frozen bed sheets on your memory foam bed, you could be creating the ideal breeding ground for those nasties. Especially when you lie on top of the sheets and add to the heat.

A mattress protector can act as a buffer between the mattress and the frozen sheet, so is definitely worth considering if youre sold on the frozen bed sheets hack. Better alternatives to frozen bed sheets

Were now seeing more cooling mattresses hit the virtual shelves, and these
are basically hybrid beds or memory foam mattresses infused with cooling gels or phase change materials to dissipate heat.

Were also seeing a greater range of cooling mattress toppers and pads, and
all of these products are a more effective and longer-lasting way to boost airflow in your bed at night compared to using a frozen bed sheet. Heres a
few to get you started Hot sleepers in the UK

Simba Hybrid Pillow: 109 81 at Simba Sleep

Simbas temperature-regulating pillow is made with astronaut-inspired phase change material technology to absorb heat when you dont need it. This keeps
it cool in summer, warm in winter. No more flipping the pillow to find the cool spot. View Deal

Panda Bamboo Mattress Topper: from 99.95 at Panda

Bamboo is naturally breathable and moisture-wicking, so its the ideal choice for a summer bed topper. Pandas is made with gel-infused bamboo memory foam that reacts to your body temperature, pulling away heat to keep you cooler. Its naturally antibacterial too, so mold and mildew will be kept at bay. View Deal

Nectar Premier Mattress: from 999 549.45 at Nectar

This cooling mattress uses heat-wicking tech to regulate your temperature as you sleep. The quilted cooling cover draws away heat and encourages better airflow, while a layer of breathable foam encourages air to flow too. In the new Nectar mattress sale a double size is reduced to 686 (was 1,249). View Deal Hot sleepers in the UK

Layla Kapok Pillow: from $109 at Layla Sleep

This is our top pick of this years best pillows and its a brilliant choice
for people prone to overheating, hot flashes and night sweats. As we explain in our Layla Kapok Pillow review , it suits back and side sleepers the most, and stays cool to the touch all night long. View Deal

Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper: from $245 at Saatva

This luxury bed topper features a naturally breathable and moisture-wicking organic cotton cover to keep you dry, plus an infusion of naturally cooling graphite to dissipate heat. The result? Cooler, more refreshing and deeper sleep for you, even in summer. View Deal

Eight Sleep Pro Mattress: from $2,295 $2,195 at Eight Sleep

If you want a cooling mattress that can be programmed to the exact
temperature you prefer, look no further than the Eight Sleep Pro. This smart beds uses advanced cooling tech to lower your body temperature on hot nights, so you fall fast asleep. And in winter, it can be transformed into a heated mattress. View Deal

Read more: The best mattress for all budgets



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