MoneyHousehold & BillsHeatwaveThere is an easy way to cool down your bedroom before going to sleep10:49, 02 Jul 2026Updated 10:52, 02 Jul 2026Summer is well and truly here, and the UK has been hit with multiple heatwaves already. Temperatures are expected to rise yet again over the next few weeks.‌Last month marked England's warmest June on record as temperatures hit 37.7C (99.9F) on Friday June 26 at Lingwood, Norfolk. The heat is set to return, with some forecasts suggesting it could reach low to mid 30Cs in England and Wales in the next few days.‌High temperatures can mean it is hard to get to sleep as rooms become hot and stuffy. Many reach for fans to help cool things down, but they can be noisy at night and feel like they just recirculate hot air.‌Thankfully, there is a simple way to help reduce the heat in bedrooms without the need to buy or use any appliances.British Gas recommend encouraging cool air flow by closing off unused rooms in the day, before opening doors and windows in the evening.‌How to cool down bedroomsIt is recommended not to throw open the windows when the heatwave is at its peak. British Gas said: "Tempting as it might be to throw your windows open during a heatwave, leaving them shut when the day is at its hottest will keep rooms cool in summer."So try to only let in the air early, or late, in the day." To cool down your bedroom when it is time to go to sleep, British Gas suggest opening the internal doors and windows once evening arrives.There will be cooler air outside later on in the day, and opening the windows then can let hot air out of your home.‌The energy company said: "Opening internal doors when you open windows in the evening will get the air flowing again and stop your home feeling stuffy."A good strategy is to open windows on opposite sides of your home in the early morning or late evening when the outdoor temperature is lower. This encourages airflow by letting the warm air inside escape and be replaced by cooler air from outside."The simple task before bed can help you get a much better night's sleep when temperatures are high.Article continues belowIf you live in a flat that only has windows on one side, the experts recommended opening internal doors and using a fan to get the air moving instead.Remove trapped hot airHeat rises, so if you have a skylight or windows in the loft make sure you open them to let the warm air out.British Gas added: "Otherwise, it can get trapped on the second floor. As that’s where bedrooms tend to be, it can make them too hot to sleep in comfortably."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌HeatwaveWeatherLife hacks