After a long day, all we want to do is get back into bed! However, to get the best possible hours of sleep, it is important to take care of your sleep. In fact, the hours spent sleeping are recovery phases from which it is important to get the best sleep. And for this, choosing an optimal temperature is extremely important. The heating setting must therefore be changed at night compared to during the day.
What is the ideal temperature for a room at night?
The optimal temperature for sleeping well in summer
In summer, high temperatures can lead to night sweats. Even colds, which you might not think you could catch in summer, are not uncommon! It is therefore recommended, if possible, to sleep with the window open in summer, to circulate the air as much as possible. If you still feel too hot, you can swap your duvet for a simple sheet, to use as a blanket.During the day, it is ideal to close the shutters and keep the bedroom in constant darkness, to prevent the sun's rays from heating the room even more. This helps to keep temperatures as low as possible.
The optimal temperature for sleeping well in winter
In winter, wrapped up in a duvet to protect yourself from the cold outside, it can be tempting to leave the heating on all night to keep warm. However, this is strongly discouraged! Indeed, the heat from the radiator can make the air drier. This could result in a sore throat the next day, as well as a weaker immune system! In addition, the artificial heat from the radiator can slow down the body's ability to regenerate.However, sleeping in a room that is too cold is not good either. Those who are cold in winter should therefore rather rely on thick socks and warm pajamas!
We also recommend airing the room from time to time to maintain an optimal humidity level.
The importance of a good mattress
In both summer and winter, it is important that the mattress is of good quality. Indeed, some mattresses have the ability to stay cool in summer and maintain heat in winter, which considerably improves the quality of sleep and avoids many inconveniences related to temperature. This property is called thermoregulation. And natural latex is rightly recognized for its thermoregulatory qualities! Alba mattresses are made of 100% natural latex and are renowned for their thermoregulating properties.Why does temperature influence sleep quality?
As our body fully relaxes, it becomes more vulnerable during the sleep phase. So, if it is too hot or cold, it can weaken the immune system. So, if the air conditioning or heating is on all night, you may wake up with a weakened immune system, a runny nose or a sore throat.What is the impact of heating on energy consumption?
At night, you should not set the heating in the same way as during the day. Depending on your insulation, the temperature can change drastically between the time you go to bed and the time you make a coffee! Your heating settings must therefore be adjusted according to the specific features of your home. Energy consumption peaks occur when it is cold in your home, and you want to bring back heat as quickly as possible by turning on the heating.With this in mind, it is recommended to keep your room at a constant temperature rather than wanting to change it quickly. There are also various practices that can reduce your consumption depending on your type of heating:
If you have a gas, propane or oil boiler, do not turn it off completely at night. These models work very well at a constant temperature, but consume much more during high heat.
If you have low-energy electric radiators, it is recommended to turn them down by 3 to 4°C when you go to sleep. Each degree increases the bill by almost 7%, which is not insignificant.
If you are cold, the best choice to make is to invest in a good duvet: it will pay for itself very quickly.
What is the difference between your room and the rest of the accommodation?
Each room in your home has a different function, and is therefore inhabited at a different time each day. This is why it is recommended to adjust the temperature of each room!So, it is very pleasant to have a nice warm bathroom, with a temperature of around 20 C°. Even better: ideally, make it independent from the rest of the house so that it heats up very quickly!
Conversely, it is often suggested that it is better to sleep in a room that is colder than the living areas. Indeed, the human body needs to cool down before sleeping, and a temperature that is too high could cause insomnia.
Adjusting the heat in your home allows you to sleep better, but also to save electricity. And being healthy for your body and the planet is Alba's guiding principle! Alba mattresses are made of 100% natural latex. Naturally thermoregulated, anti-mite, anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic material without needing to be chemically treated, it will be your ally for a beneficial and restorative sleep!
