EarHub’s Sleep Expert, Sammy Margo, comments: “Research has shown that both indoor and outdoor noise are major causes of sleep disruption, and that noise reduction can lead to better learning memory and sleep. Watch our short video to hear Sammy explain more about noise pollution and read her 10 tips below to help improve your surroundings to avoid being awoken by noisy neighbours, the sound of a partner snoring or outside traffic.

Although it’s very difficult to completely eliminate irritating and harmful noise in the bedroom, our sleep expert, Sammy Margo, shares her tips to help to reduce the noises in the bedroom and get a better night’s sleep.

1. Soft furnishings: Reducing the number of hard surfaces in your bedroom can help to reduce noise.
2. Pictures: Use fabric wall hangings or foam backing for pictures to dampen sound.
3. Carpet: Rugs and carpets, especially cut pile, can significantly reduce noise.
4. Ear plugs: EarHub silicone earplugs are soft, reusable, and environmentally friendly. EarHub soft foam earplugs are comfortable, cost-effective, and designed for all-night wear.
5. A Shhhhh Sign! Use a door sign to remind others to keep quiet while you sleep.
6. Relocate your bedroom or reposition your bed: Consider moving your bed or bedroom to reduce noise exposure.
7. A door sweep: Add a door sweep to block noise from coming through the bottom of doors.
8. Draft excluder: Foam tape can help dampen noise and prevent rattling doors or windows.
9. Soft closing toilets: Upgrade to soft-close toilet lids to reduce bathroom noise.
10. Sound deadening curtains: Use thick or heavy curtains to absorb sound effectively.

Introducing our Sleep Expert, Sammy Margo. Sammy is a chartered Physiotherapist, Sleep Expert, and author of The Good Sleep Guide and The Good Sleep Guide for Kids. Her bestselling books are packed with practical tips on achieving a good night’s sleep.

Watch the full video from Sammy Margo here, including how to use our silicone earplugs.