Three out of four people agree that their overall sleep quality improves when they get to sleep on sheets with a clean, fresh scent at least a couple of nights a week. It’s probably because it improves how comfortable the bed feels to sleep in. For the biggest benefit, wash your sheets in hot water that’s at least 60 C to kill any dust mites that might have gathered – any lower and only 6.5 per cent of mites get killed.

Choose bedside lamps or dimmer switches. Bright overhead lights, LED lights on electronic equipment and ambient light from outdoors can wreak havoc with the production of melatonin, the hormone that helps you sleep well. Make your room as dark as possible after lights out, which may mean investing in some heavier window coverings. To minimise noise try using earplugs, white noise generators or a fan.

…18 to 19 C! So set your air-conditioner accordingly or open a window for a cooling breeze. Cooler rooms can help encourage melatonin production and even prevent insomnia!

Latex or memory foam mattresses are comfortable but if you often feel hot in bed, these mattresses can retain heat. Overlays with cotton wadding can minimise overheating. Most mattresses come with a 10-year guarantee, but consider replacing every seven years or so.

When you walk into your bedroom you should feel instantly at ease. A messy room can cause anxiety so it’s worth investing time and effort to make your bedroom less chaotic and more peaceful. Start by removing clutter and finding somewhere else to store anything that doesn’t belong in the bedroom, especially computers, phones and televisions.

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Text: Bauer / Additional Reporting: Elizabeth Liew