How Organisation Expert Chantel Mila Maintains Sleep Hygiene in Her Home

What have you personally found has helped you get a better night’s sleep?

Getting a good night's sleep is so important to your physical and mental well-being, but honestly, it’s not something I really prioritised when I was a bit younger. Now my bedtime routine is so important, and setting a wind-down schedule can help you get a great night's rest and feel rejuvenated and your best self the next day!

I love to keep my room temperature regulated at around 18 degrees, and because my husband has dust allergies, we use an air purifier at night too. Bed Threads sheets are so amazing at temperature regulating and are so soft, which is why we love them so much. Also, try to avoid the before-bed scroll (particularly the endless loop of TikTok!), and try to keep the bedroom a technology-free zone.

I also love making my DIY magnesium spray by dissolving 2 tbsp Epsom salt or magnesium flakes into boiling water. Allow it to cool, add essential oils of your choice and use the spray to help calm you before bed.

Can you walk us through your bedtime routine?

I try to eat dinner quite early with the kids, and then start my bedtime routine once they’re in bed. I shower and change into PJ’s (I love Bed Threads Sleepwear Sets as they’re so soft and comfortable), I’ll watch a TV show (at the moment my favourite is Why Women Kill) while sipping on a sleep tea or turmeric tea. I try to turn off technology about an hour before bedtime, where I’ll run down on our day with my husband, make a quick list of things to do tomorrow or read a book. I pop in my retainers, use a linen spray and make the room cool and dark and drift into sleep.

What sleep products do you swear by that you won’t go a night without?

My turmeric tea or sleep tea are two nightly must-haves for me! When I travel, I pack them in my suitcase, they just set the tone for the night! I also love my DIY linen spray to make the room smell calming and peaceful before falling asleep.