Why you shouldn't sleep naked to try and get to sleep when it's hot - and what you should wear instead

Greater Manchester and parts of the UK are currently enjoying a heatwave as temperatures hit 32C this week.

And it's not expected to cool down yet for some days with a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) heat health alert now in place until Monday, June 19. While it means more days of glorious sun it also brings with it a few more sticky and uncomfortable nights making it tricky to nod off.

There are a wealth of tips and handy hints on the internet to follow to make it easier to get some kip when it's hot - but do they actually work?

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Some people may be tempted to strip of the layers at night and try and get some shut-eye without any clothes on. After all, sleeping naked seems like the easiest and quickest way to cool your body temperature down after being out all day.

But this isn’t necessarily the case according to sleep expert Abbas Kanani, a superintendent pharmacist at Chemist Click Online Pharmacy.

Kanani said: "Sweat collects on the body and remains there when we have no clothes on.

"Although having less layers on the body can help you to feel more comfortable in the heat, wearing lightweight nightwear made from breathable fabrics helps draw sweat away from your body and makes you feel a lot cooler and more comfortable.”

So what should you wear at night to keep cool?

“Clothing made from natural fabrics like cotton or linen are breathable and absorbent,” Kanani recommended. “They will soak the sweat up off your skin and they let air through, which cools you down.”

There are plenty of other things you can do to make nighttime more bearable.

Keeping the curtains shut during the day will stop the sun from heating up the room. The sun