I’m a busy mum-of-two…Here’s how I clean my bedroom for the ultimate sleep
THERE’S no denying that parents, especially those of young kids, get some of the worst sleep.
But, according to a busy mum-of-two, there are a few things you can do that will ensure a good night’s relaxation and rest.
Apart from being a TikTok-famous cleaning guru, Carolina McCauley, from Australia, is also a mum to two children – and definitely knows a thing or two about sleepless nights.
However, there’s an easy fix – and it’s all about how tidy your bedroom is.
The first tip, according to the whizz, is to change your sheets and pillowcases – this should be done once a week.
For the ultimate sleep experience Carolina also recommended adding a few drops of lavender essential oil to the load in the washing machine.
This strongly scented oil is widely recognised for its sleep-inducing abilities, research suggests.
Just as important as fresh linen is a clean mattress – with dust and dead skin cells, it can easily become a breeding ground for allergy-causing bacteria.
This, Carolina claimed, can be fixed by removing the sheets and vacuuming – a cleaning must people should incorporate in their routine every three to six months.
The mum-of-two also revealed just how much dirt and dust she found after she had gone over her mattress with a compact handheld vacuum.
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Where possible, cover the lights – even the small blinking one on your laptop and TV; Carolina used small dark stickers.
Despite the hacks, not everyone was impressed, with one critical user commenting: ”Lavender can cause lucid dreams, so use this with caution if you plan on using this essential oil on linens.”
Another thought it would be too costly, writing: ”The power and water bill though oh my goodness.”
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