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With the UK blasted with a heatwave and temperatures soaring above 30°C, we’re seeking items to keep us cool in the heat.
Thankfully Amazon has heard our cries for fans, paddling pools and cooling mists to make working from home, and sleeping at night, bearable.
Not only can you shop the best gadgets to stop you from sweating just by lifting a finger, but some items below are still, at the time of writing, discounted following this week’s mega Prime Day sale. We know, the timing couldn’t be any better.
Whether you’re braving public transport for your daily commute, working from home, or planning a family BBQ on the weekend, we’ve found the best buys to keep you and your family cool at purse-friendly prices.
You will want to shop quickly because we don’t know how long the stock or these sale prices will last.
Shop The Best Gadgets To Keep Cool
Neck Fan
We don’t know about you, but when we get hot under the collar, we mean it.If you have long hair, or simply find yourself dripping from all crevices, this neck fan will help to cool you down. Suitable for men and women to wear. Best part is you can slip it around your neck, even under a shirt, and go completely handsfree.
Dreo 42 Inch Pilot Max Smart Tower Fan
If you are working from home, or simply keen to invest in a tower fan that will cool you down in an instant, this will be your saving grace. It may be tall but it is a compact design that will take up little floor space, plus there are no blades that could be a cause of concern in households with little children. It can be controlled using the remote, or the app, so you don’t have to move a muscle.
TANNESS 2-Pack Cooling Pillow
The pads have been designed to absorb any excess heat from the body, and therefore maintain a cooler temperature to prevent you waking up in a puddle of sweat. Tip: Pop this slimline cooling pillows in the fridge,or freezer, then leave in your bed, so when it’s time to rest you have an instantly cool bed waiting.
Silentnight Summer Breeze 2.5 Tog Double Duvet
If you love the comfort of a duvet, but not the 10.5 tog that comes with it and instantly leaves you sweltering underneath the plush fabric then a lightweight duvet is the solution. This 2.5 tog is ultra lightweight and breathable.
Intex 6ft x 20in Easy Set Swimming Pool
No household is complete without a padding pool in the summer, but you don’t have to spend a fortune on the design you will only use for a few months in the year.This 20-inch swimming pool has been made from durable materials that will withstand water fights, and prevent punctures.
HandFan Handheld Water Fan
You can never go wrong with a handheld fan, especially when on the move. Whether you are commuting to work, heading on a flight, or sitting by the beach, a handheld fan is portable, convenient, and low cost. This design also holds water so you can mist and fan at the same time. It can collapse into a small desk fan, or held by the ergonomic handle.
JML Air Cooler
The JML Air Cooler is a portable device you can use in the home or outside to keep you cool. You can move it easily from room to room. Plus, it doubles up as a dehumidifier to clear any mould spores, pollution, dust and allergens from your breathing space.
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