Dyson expert's top tips to beat the heat – including fan trick, why you should CLOSE windows & common shower mistake
FAN-TASTIC Dyson expert's top tips to beat the heat – including fan trick, why you should CLOSE windows & common shower mistake
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WITH hotter days on the way Brits will soon be digging out their fans to stay cool.
The hottest May Day on record saw temperatures climb to a scorching 29C this year, with many hoping we could be in for a summer sizzler.
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Dyson engineer Shawn Navarednam reveals the science behind keeping cool
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Having an ice cold shower isn't the right way to cool down, according to the experts at Dyson (stock image)
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Your gadgets could be making matters worse too (stock image)
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It's important to keep yourself, your loved ones and your home cool at this time of year.
But some of us are making big mistakes in our mission to chill.
This includes everything from where you place your fan, to when you should have windows open and even how you shower.
We spoke to one of Dyson's top engineers, who works on fans, to find out the best ways to beat the heat.
Where to put your fan
The position of your fan around the room can make all the difference.
And the wrong spot could just be blowing warm air your way, which will only make matters worse.
Shawn Navarednam, Environmental Care Design Engineer at Dyson, says the corner of the room is best.
"Positioning your fan in the corner of the room means the air can be projected diagonally across the room," he says.
"However, should you wish to find relief from a hot summer night, you can position the fan next to your bed pointing towards to you to provide a cooling effect.
"The Dyson Cool Tower Fan can be programmed to turn off after pre-set intervals, from 15 minutes to 9 hours, perfect for summer slumbers."
The height of your fan can make a difference, too.
Cooler air is denser and accumulates at the bottom of the room, so keeping your fan near the ground to sweep the cold air up can help.
FAN MISCONCEPTION
Whilst fans cool you and circulate air around the room, they are not air conditioning units so will not lower the temperature of your room.
They will however provide relief by cooling you with powerful airflow, facilitating the evaporation of sweat and by replacing warm air with cooling air.
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Don't take a cold shower
Contrary to popular belief, an ice cold shower won't help you stay cool - at least for the long term.
A warm shower actually works better.
"Surprisingly, consider taking a warm shower rather than an ice cold one," Shawn explains.
"When the body is subjected to extreme cold, it tries to regulate its core temperature by controlling blood flow to the skin.
"This means that although a cold shower may offer a brief moment of respite, heat can be retained within the body.
"Following a lukewarm shower, the body will try to cool down and accelerate blood flow to the skin, which promotes heat loss."
Don't have windows open all day
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Having your window open during the day is also not advised (stock image)
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Letting in the sunlight might brighten your mood but it can create a greenhouse effect – with up to 30 per cent of unwanted heat gain coming from windows.
So it's best to keep the windows, curtains or blinds closed during the day to minimise the amount of sunlight coming in.
"Night-time is when summer temperatures tend to dip, so make a habit of opening windows at night to allow cooler air to enter," Shawn continues.
"Then be sure to close them in the morning before temperatures rise and open them again in the evening as the temperatures gradually drop."
Experts warn of 6 HUGE mistakes to avoid when using a fan
Unplug electronics
Electrical appliances and gadgets generate heat.
These days we have so many around the house that collectively contribute to the ambient temperature of the room.
"Opt for energy efficient lights and get into the habit of turning off and unplugging all electronic devices that are not being used," Shawn says.
"Cooking in a pan or oven can also increase indoor temperatures, so opt for a lighter meal or one that can be cooked outside such as a barbecue."
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Even Queen Elizabeth was a devotee — although she didn't eat fish off a newspaper, instead preferring haddock cut into small squares and covered in breadcrumbs. So how did we come to love fish and chips so much? 'It's a comfort thing,' reckons Andrew. 'People go on holiday, and the first meal they have when they get back is fish and chips. 'Everyone has their favourite chippy — you see so many arguments on social media about which one's better than the other. But as long as it sells and people love it, you're doing alright.' But the good old fish and chip shop is under threat. 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Winking Willies: £10.50 15 Family-run Winking Willies stood out with terrific taste to score a 9/10 rating Credit: Richard Walker THE batter at this family-run shop certainly delivered a great crunch. The chips also had a good amount of softness on the inside without sacrificing the bite on the outside – no doubt thanks to the fact it is cooked in beef tallow. But it was the fish itself that really stood out, with a succulent flavour and great degree of flakiness. SCORE: 9/10 Harbourside: £11.20 15 Harbourside charged a high price, and thankfully the taste was worth it Credit: Richard Walker Like Willy's, this takeaway on the far end of the seafront also keeps things traditional by frying everything in beef dripping. Taste wise, it's worth it, and the chips had a great colour. I was also impressed by the size of the fish – though at £11.20 I wouldn't expect anything less. The fish was slightly greasy, but the batter was crisp. 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SCORE: 8/10 North Bay Fisheries: £12.50 15 There was a queue for North Bay Fisheries despite the price, and the taste showed why Credit: Richard Walker THE large queue snaking out of the door proved why this establishment, situated on the opposite side of town, is one of the highest-rated chippies in Scarborough. The batter and chips all scored top marks, and the fish was tasty too with a more meaty texture. By far the most expensive takeaway I visited but the portion size was very generous. SCORE: 9/10 Catch 55: £10 15 Catch 55 delivered on taste, and could have scored higher with a bigger portion Credit: Richard Walker JUST one road back from the seafront, this smart establishment offered a regular meal for a reasonable tenner. The batter was some of the best I'd had, and the fish was also tasty. But although the chips were great, they were let down by the fact that there were not as many in my box as other shops had served me. SCORE: 7/10
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- Daily Record
Asda urges shoppers to return common household device due to 'fire risk'
The product has been recalled with Brits urged to stop using it "immediately". A UK-wide product recall has been announced on a common household device, with Brits being told to stop using the device 'immediately'. Due to an uncovered fire risk, all Goblin handheld cordless vacuums have been removed from shelves across the country. Households are being told to stop using the device as it was found that the battery in some units of the vacuum began to overheat, which could potentially cause a fire risk. The label of the faulty cordless vacuum has indicated it was "produced for Asda stores", leading the supermarket to advise shoppers to return it to their local store. However, shoppers will first need to check the site codes on their device, as only certain units will be taken back for a full refund or exchange, reports the Mirror. The model in question that could cause safety hazards is the GHV102W-20 model of the Goblin handheld cordless vacuum. A statement on the UK Government website reveals: "It has been identified that in some units of the Goblin handheld vacuum, the battery may overheat. This could pose a fire safety risk if left on charge and unattended." The statement goes on further to clarify that the vacuum "does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016". This specific Goblin vacuum comes with labels indicating it was created to be sold in Asda stores, meaning the major supermarket has had to swipe their existing stock off the shelf and urge customers to return to their local store for a refund or exchange through a product recall notice. Asda's website advises: "Stop using the unit and return it to your nearest ASDA store for a full refund or exchange. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101." Customers who find the following site codes on their vacuum should immediately stop using the device and head to their closest Asda store: 15A.08.20.115 15A.10.21.181 15A.09.22.168 However, if shoppers find the site code 15A.09.22.168A then their device is not included in the product recall and is still safe to use. Previous Asda customers have left a mixture of reviews for the Goblin vacuum, with some saying it is easy to assemble and has a 'very good suction'. However, some did say they wouldn't recommend it for carpets or pets. One shopper said: "I find the suction very good but it doesn't stand up on its own. It comes with one bracket with a sticker on the back to stick to the wall to help it stand up.' While another person added: "No, you plug it into any socket with the provided plug, the instructions say it's best to remove all the fittings and just charge the top part of the hoover." This was followed by an unimpressed review, stating: "Doesn't pick up hardly anything and it's already broken. Only had it for 3 months." A fourth customer wrote: "I bought this at the weekend and I'm not happy with it at all. It doesn't work. Even put it on charge, it's not even charging and I am not happy about it at all." While a final shopper added: "Its easy to assemble but ive had it for months now and its actually stared spitting bits of dirt back out. So I wouldn't recommend it for carpet or pets!".
