If you’re struggling to drift off at night, you might be surprised to learn that a quick way to fall asleep could lie in one of the most mundane daily chores: making your bed. A recent study by The Sleep Doctor reveals how this simple task might be the key to falling asleep faster.

The survey, led by Dr. Michael Breus, a noted authority in sleep science and founder of The Sleep Doctor, examined the bedtime routines of U.S. adults and discovered a correlation between a neat sleep environment and the ease of falling asleep. 45.4% of respondents who make their bed every day and turn down their covers each night reported falling asleep within 20 minutes.

Clean Room, Clean Mind

Dr. Breus explains, “A clean room represents a clean mind.” He goes on to say, “Overstimulation can lead to anxiety, a common reason we lose sleep. This may have a special meaning in our sleep environment. Making your bed can improve self-confidence, build a foundation for better habits, and help tidy your bedroom, which leads to more order and organization.”

The survey also provided insights into the bed-making habits of Americans:

• 38.4% of adults make their bed every day.
• 15.8% of adults never make their bed.
• Men are 11.4% more likely than women to make their bed daily.
• Women are 5.6% more likely than men to never make their bed.
• On average, people make their bed 4.1 days a week.

Making your bed every morning might seem like a small act, but it could lead to significant improvements in your ability to fall asleep quickly and enjoy a more restful night. The great thing about making your bed every day is that there are no cons. “As long as your bed partner is not in it, you should always be OK,” says Dr. Breus.