Worst factor we will do in mattress revealed – and we do it with an open mouth
A sleep study found one in four generation Z-ers had dumped someone due to their annoying night-time habits with those who hide food under their pillow also a pet peeve of sleepy Brits
Snoring is our top night-time annoyance, a study found. Half of Brits said they couldn’t stand a partner who snorted and snuffled through the wee hours.
More than a third – 37% – hate dirty sheets, while almost as many (35%) get wound up by their lover stealing the duvet. Excessive tossing and turning (35%) and snackers who leave crumbs in bed (33%) round off our top five icks.
Loud breathing, those who hide food under their pillow, a messy boudoir, smelly morning breath and sleep talkers also infuriate us. Three in 10 respondents admit they get a better night’s sleep without their other half.
A quarter of Gen Z youngsters said they had split from someone due to their annoying night-time habits. IKEA, which quizzed 2,001 UK adults, is giving single Brits the chance to enjoy first dates in beds at its stores.
Nine couples will bunk up together at the Swedish furniture giant’s shops in Manchester, London and Edinburgh. The lovebirds, paired by dating app Breeze, will also be treated to a Scandinavian meatball dinner for two at an in-store display room set.
Commercial activity leader Tania Douglas said: “At IKEA, we believe everyone deserves a good night’s sleep.”
Five worst things to do in bed
- A partner’s loud snoring
- Getting into a bed with dirty sheets
- Lover stealing all of the duvet
- Tossing and turning all night
- Crumbs left in the bed after a snack
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