At Snooze, we don’t just sell beds – we sell a better night’s sleep.

Our Snooze Sleep Consultants have put together their tips for getting the best night’s sleep possible, and with 35 years of experience in the field, you’re sure to sleep well.

While our sleep experts agree the most important factor in sleeping well is having a mattress with the right level of personal comfort, here are some extra things you can do to make sure you sleep well every night.

Keep regular hours: Stick to a regular schedule and try to get up at the same time every morning, even on weekends and holidays. Catch-up sleep can hinder your night sleep and cause night waking during the weeknights.

Try to unwind and relax: Establish another time in the day for planning and worrying. Before bedtime, do something that won't physically or mentally stimulate you, like listening to some chilled-out tunes or reading a magazine. Unwind your body and mind to help you relax.

Quality, not quantity: Establish another time in the day for planning and worrying. Before bedtime, do something that won't physically or mentally stimulate you, like listening to some chilled-out tunes or reading a magazine. Unwind your body and mind to help you relax.

Don't go to bed stuffed or starved: Eating a big meal late at night makes your digestive system work overtime when your body should be relaxed and calm. However, being hungry is as disruptive. A light snack one hour before bed can help fuel your body for rest.

Stay fit and sleep well: Exercise enhances sleep by allowing both the body and mind to unwind. Sleep experts recommend exercising at least three hours before bedtime, and the best time is usually late afternoon.

Maintain a pleasant bedroom environment: Keep your bedroom tidy, use fresh and clean linen, and ensure that you have sufficient blinds or curtains to block out sunlight.

Reduce caffeine and nicotine in the six-or-so hours leading up to bed time – caffeine includes coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks. Caffeine and nicotine in the evening has the capacity to make it harder for you to fall asleep, diminishes deep sleep and increases night time awakenings.

Keep an eye on alcohol – while it can certainly make you drowsy it will inhibit your chances of having a deep sleep and may cause early-morning awakenings. A glass of wine with dinner is OK, but sleep experts recommend to try to allow for three alcohol-free hours before bed time.

Establish a bedtime ritual to help your body prepare for sleeping. This might include having a warm bath 90 minutes before bed, or reading a few chapters of a book. It’s a trick that works very well for children and is sure to work well for you.

No clock watching: if you do wake during the night, and have trouble getting back to sleep, avoid looking at the clock. Counting down the minutes you been unable to sleep will stress you, making it more difficult to drift off again.

White noise: Turning on a fan or similar to create ‘white noise’ will help relax you, eventually lulling you to sleep.