A new study reveals the most popular products and habits that help us sleep better.
Sleep is important for many of us. SleepSeeker has released a new study on the most popular ways to get the best night’s sleep – and at the top of the list? Dehumidifiers (opens in new tab)To be honest, this shocked us so much that we asked an expert to look into it as well.
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Humidity and sleep quality
Even if you follow the bedroom design tips for a good night’s sleep, there’s always one factor that’s more important than decorative measures: humidity levels. This is one of the factors that often affect our sleep.
Humidity levels in your bedroom can be the reason why you’re having trouble sleeping, they can have many negative effects on your body such as headaches, vomiting, dizziness, and can encourage the growth of mold and dust mites.
‘According to Environmental Protection Agency recommendations (opens in new tab) In the US, it’s healthy to keep indoor humidity between 30% and 50%,” advises Dreams sleep expert Sammy Margo. (opens in new tab).
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Advantages of a bedtime dehumidifier
“If the humidity level in your bedroom routinely exceeds 60% and you have snoring issues, a dehumidifier may help. It improves your sleep,” asserts SleepSeeker sleep expert Hayley Thistleton. (opens in new tab).
If you are considering buying a dehumidifier to improve your sleep, cute Noisy. Luckily, there are quiet models specifically designed to keep your sleep undisturbed, such as the Russel Hobbs RHDH1061 Portable Dehumidifier.
Still, SleepSeeker’s report (opens in new tab) We also found that white noise ranked second on the list, so the soft whine of the dehumidifier is a plus. “It’s been said that constant bass dominates your brain as you fall asleep. Sleeping to white noise can make interruptions less noticeable and may not disturb your sleep at all,” explains Sammy Margo of Dreams.
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However, there is a flip side to this.Humidity levels can actually help you sleep better when you’re sick.Thomas Høegh Reisenhus, sleep expert and counselor at Tempur (opens in new tab) In this case, a humidifier is recommended instead.
“Leaving a humidifier on at night can help reduce cold symptoms when they often get worse. A room with a high humidity level can reduce nighttime cold symptoms by adding moisture to your throat and nasal passages.” Helps you relax.
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There are arguments in favor of both, but given its popularity, perhaps we should try it ourselves and be equally convinced.
