Not sure if youve noticed but it is EXTREMELY WARM in the UK right now, which means that bedtime can be a writhing mess of sweaty sheets, flushed faces, and a distinct lack of shut eye. And not in the good way.

　　With some parts of the UK reaching a sweltering 30 degrees, and even nighttime temperatures dropping to just 25 degrees, youre not alone if youre struggling through the latest heatwave.

　　You might be able to just about cope throughout the day with iced drinks and staying the heck away from the sun, night time poses a whole new set of keeping cool challenges.

　　Thankfully, weve found a game-changing solution for keeping cool in bed using an unexpected household object.

　　Yep, as you may have guessed, its a hot water bottle. You might not associate this cosy winter staple as your best pal during a heatwave, but trust us, youre wrong.

　　1. SHOP: CASSANDRA Hot Water Bottle

　　View offer Instead of filling up your trusty hot water bottle with water from the kettle, fill it with cold water and stick it in the freezer for 10-20 minutes.

　　Its HEAVEN to have in bed, and it works best when you put your feet on it as youre going to sleep.

　　This is because you lose heat the quickest through your extremities (feet, hands, head), so the quickest way to cool down is by cooling these areas first.

　　Having the cold hot water bottle at the bottom of your bed will help your whole body to stay cool, especially if youre sleeping under just a cotton sheet instead of a duvet.

　　Other ways to keep cool at night during a heatwave Once youve got your hot water bottle hack sorted, youre probably going to need some backup. There are lots of things you can do before you go to bed and even during the night, so here are some of Closers top tips for getting a good nights kip during a summer heatwave.

　　Take a cool shower or bath before bed

　　Keep hydrated during the day with plenty of water

　　Invest in a good fan or air conditioning system

　　Keep some cool face mist or flannels nearby for your wrists and face

　　Sleep under a cotton sheet