As the UK is in the midst of a heatwave, it may be tempting to turn on an electric fan to stay cool. However, experts have warned Brits against doing so, as it could actually do more harm than good.
Martin Seeley, the CEO and sleep expert at MattressNextDay is urging people across the country to turn their electric fans off at night due to the health risks it can cause if left on overnight. Besides the cost of running such an appliance for several hours straight, Martin has revealed four additional downsides that relate o your health.
The first issue Martin says leaving a fan on for a long period of time while sleeping includes triggering allergens and asthma. "Naturally, when an electric fan is on it circulates the air around the room, however, what many people aren’t aware of is that it also circulates dust mites, spores, pollen, and other allergens," he said.
