How one icy trick can help you sleep during hot weather

Temperatures across the UK are set to soar this week following a Yellow Heat Warning from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

According to forecasters, temperatures could reach as high as 32C in some regions. While everyone will be looking forward to spending their days outside enjoying some much-needed sun, the same can't be said for when it's nighttime.

Trying to sleep during a heatwave can be extremely uncomfortable in the UK, this is because most houses are designed to keep heat in, rather than let it out. This means we're often ill-equipped when it comes to dealing with higher temperatures at bedtime.

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Fortunately, there are many tips and tricks that can help you battle the heat and get a good night's rest. One trick that has been backed by sleep experts is prepping your bed with frozen hot water bottles.

Simply fill your hot water bottle with lukewarm water and throw it into the freezer for a few hours until it's frozen. The best way to get results from this is to wait until about 10 minutes before you head to bed then place the frozen bottle in your bed.

In the meantime, you can finish your nightly routine by brushing your teeth or even taking a cool shower to boost results.

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Having the frozen water bottle in your sheets for an extended period of time will cool the sheets and covers so they're ready for when you get it. However, it's important that you remove the frozen hot water bottle before getting comfy as bare contact with the frozen water can result in ice burns.

It's also advised that you don't reuse the hot water bottle for