Britons are being advised to refrain from using radiators overnight, as it may lead to the risk of catching colds and experiencing mold-related issues. With the onset of colder weather, individuals using heating systems may face increased costs to maintain warmth. Experts recommend maintaining an optimal temperature range of 17 to 19ºC in bedrooms.
Here’s why you shouldn’t be sleeping with the heating on at night:
1. Dry skin and difficulty in breathing: The warm air will strip natural oils from the skin which can cause dryness and itchiness. The heating can dry out the air and make the room feel stuffy and uncomfortable to sleep.
2. Sweaty sleep: It can become quite uncomfortable sleeping with the heating on especially if it causes e remove stubborn yellow stains from bedding.
3. Mould on the walls: Running the heating for a brief duration in the morning can be effective in preventing the growth of mould. However, keeping it on throughout the night may result in warmer air interacting with cold windows, leading to window condensation.
4. Cold-like symptoms: Stuffy noses and sneezing are common problems to suffer from in the morning by having the radiators turned on at night. Radiators can accumulate high levels of dust which causes allergies to flare up.
5. Swollen feet: Our feet tend to swell when our body is trying to cool down and regulate it’s temperature. If you notice you are waking up with a swollen feet, this could be indication that you are sleeping in a room where the temperature is too high.