LifestyleHealthLife hacksThis easy morning habit makes me sleep better in the evenings07:18, 10 Jul 2026The UK is bracing itself for yet another scorching heatwave, and if you're anything like me, the prospect fills you with dread. Don't get me wrong — I love soaking up the sunshine during the day, but when bedtime rolls around, the oppressive, sticky humidity becomes almost unbearable.‌Although I rely heavily on my fan, and often clutch a frozen water bottle like a comfort blanket, there's one other trick I swear by that helps me nod off when temperatures are soaring and the nights are restless.‌This hack doesn't actually happen in the evening.‌Instead, it's a daily morning routine I established years ago that leaves my bed feeling cleaner, cooler and far more inviting.It takes just 10 minutes each morning, yet makes my bed feel wonderfully fresh come nightfall.The moment my alarm goes off, and I drag myself out of bed, I fling back all the covers and throw open a window.‌After a hot, clammy night, this gives my mattress and bedding a much-needed chance to air out, and since my bedroom catches plenty of morning sun, it also helps freshen the linen.I leave the covers pulled back while I brush my teeth, wash my face and brew my morning coffee, so that by the time I return to my bedroom, roughly 10 minutes have elapsed.‌Once my bed has had a proper airing, I always add a few drops of pure lavender essential oil to the bottom sheet and my pillows.This leaves my bedding with a gorgeous scent that makes the whole room smell divine.Article continues belowWhile I've personally been doing this for years, if you're keen to give it a go, it's worth starting out with a specially formulated pillow spray containing lavender.If you're not accustomed to using it, undiluted lavender oil can cause skin or eye irritation.It's something I've relied upon since childhood to help me unwind, and spritzing it onto my bedsheets transforms my bed into a tranquil haven during the height of a stifling London summer.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌SleepHealthLife hacks