Home Bargains shoppers race to buy £5 gadget that'll keep you cool through the hot weather and cut energy bills

The Sun

12-05-2025

SHOPPERS are rushing to Home Bargains to snap up a summer must-have that promises to beat the heat – and it costs less than a fiver.
The Pifco Hands-Free Wearable Neck Fan, priced at just £4.99, is flying off shelves – and it's not your average fan.
Unlike clunky desk fans that chomp through electricity, this clever wearable version slips around your neck and blows cooling air directly at your face, saving on energy bills while keeping you chilled on the go.
It features dual adjustable fans, multiple speed settings and a quiet motor – making it ideal for heatwaves, sweaty commutes or just pottering in the garden.
on a run, but they're also useful if you want to stay cool at home.
At just under a fiver, it's a steal compared to similar models:
Boots Wearable Neck Fan – £15.99
Valiant Wireless Neck Fan at B&Q – £14.99
Blaupunkt Cordless Neck Fan at B&M – £10
That's a saving of up to £11 with the Home Bargains version.
Plus, because it's USB rechargeable, there's no need to keep replacing batteries – meaning it's cheaper to run than a traditional fan over summer.
It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
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Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal.
A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too.
Previous sales
Last month, bargain supermarket Aldi launched a gorgeous new garden must-have Decorative Table for just £14.99, perfect for creating your own Mediterranean retreat.
Recent Specialbuys from the discounter has also included the popular solar lights range.
As well as a cheaper alternative to the Karcher pressure washer by some £80.
Elsewhere, B&M released a number of garden furniture, this included a Sienna double egg chair which retails for £250.
It also released the Paris 2-Seater Pod Chair is on sale also priced at £250.
Recently, Argos slashed its prices on a massive range of outdoor and DIY essentials, with discounts of up to £60.
Three weeks ago, Wilko knocked down prices on patio sets, lounge chairs, and bistro sets.
How to save money at Home Bargains
Knowing when to pick up products is one way to save money at Home Bargains.
Visiting your local branch at the right time of day, week and year can help you pick up bargains from as little as 69p.
We spoke to Tom Church, a shopping expert who reveals the best times to visit the store to bag a bargain.
Also join any shopper bargain Facebook groups such as Extreme Couponing and Bargains, as people love to share the news when they have bagged a cheap deal.
Be sure to look out for seasonal stock too, like most retailers, Home Bargains shashes its prices after big public holidays such as Christmas and Easter.
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Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.