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Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Tom's Guide
Experts recommend the 'caveman method' for keeping your house cool in a heatwave — here's how it works
When the summer months arrive, we often find ourselves rejoicing at the hot weather. It's time to light the grills, play in the sprinklers and enjoy long days outside. And then, suddenly, it's too hot. As heat waves hit, we find ourselves fervently searching for a solution to cool down — especially, our homes. How will we endure the day? And how, oh how, will we sleep at night? While the sell-out fan of the summer is a great option, there's so much more you can do to help reduce the heat in your home. While my first instinct is to run around the house opening up as many windows as possible, after many years writing about tips and tricks around your home, I know better. In fact, it can actually be the worst thing you can do. But, I've never heard it described like this and I wholeheartedly approve. Introducing door and window expert Joseph Holman, CEO of Green Doors, who explains to keep your home cool, you should "think of it like a cave". What we're aptly calling the "caveman method", is the idea is that we should resort to living like our home is a cave and then, we'll be a lot cooler. Joseph explains the logic behind it: "A cave is cool in heatwaves because it is dark and doesn't have direct sunlight or a direct entrance for the heat. You want to probably mimic that". But, how? Well, while you've instinctively tried to invite a breeze into your home through open windows and doors, you actually want to avoid it. Instead, Holman recommends you keep everything closed for the entire time it's hot. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. "Reduce sunlight and stop the movement of the outside air inside. Even switching off the lights will help you with that". Basically, you should be treating your home like you're hiding in a cave. Keep the warm air outside — and make sure you're not inviting it in. Even if you think the area of your house is shaded and therefore a cooler spot, by opening a window or door, you're still bringing hot air into the house regardless of how much shade is outside. Ultimately, Joseph says, you want to "reduce sunlight and stop the movement of the outside air inside. Even switching off the lights will help you with that". If you've got AC, Joseph adds, you wouldn't be opening doors or windows through fear of letting the cool air out and wasting it. In reverse, if you're not running AC, but you open the doors or windows, you're letting hot air in. This fan is the perfect companion for hot weather. It's portable, rechargeable, can be used indoors or outdoor and comes with a detachable misting tank that'll cool you down even further. In our Shark FlexBreeze review, we said: "It cools you off like a cucumber in a lux grocery store". And with a $50 saving, it's an excellent deal for such a premium product. In the short-term, keeping your windows and doors shut is a great trick for handling a heat wave. And going full caveman will certainly help you when it comes to those hot summer days (and sleepless nights). But, there's long-term methods you also want to consider. For this, Joseph says: "If you want to protect your home from the hat longer term, I would recommend investing in tinted film for windows to reflect the heat, as well as installing integral blinds as a smart way to control the temperature in your home. "You can install integral blinds without changing the doors and windows themsevles, simply by changing the glazing units". Adding: "They are a great space saver and will last longer than external blinds, which can be damaged much more easily". He also recommends modern glass for its superior reflective qualities, as well as roller blind canopies as another excellent option for keeping the direct sunlight away from your doors. I know I'm certainly looking for more ways to cool down my home and rather than waiting for the next heat wave to hit and regretting ignoring Joseph's advice, I think we can all be better prepared.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Ditch your Dyson fan for ‘godsend' silent gadget that's £150 cheaper – it blows air from 20m away & doesn't need a plug
TEMPERATURES are expected to soar again across the UK which means it's time to gear up for summer heat. If you're looking for a solution to combat the hot weather, you might want to invest in a decent fan. 2 Shark FlexBreeze is on sale on Amazon with a £50 off However, you don't need to dip into your savings and splurge on a Dyson fan. Shark has slashed the price on its The compact fan has been reduced from £149.99 to just £99. It is a perfect transportable size, measuring 40cm tall and 35cm wide. read more on fabulous It weighs only 3kg and has a handy carry handle that makes it easy to take with you anywhere you need. In addition, the fan is equipped for unpredictable British weather and humid conditions as it is waterproof and UV resistant. Despite its humble size, it packs a lot of power with five different speeds in addition to oscillation. According to Shark, the fan's breeze can be felt from 20 meters away. Most read in Fabulous At the lowest speed setting, you can keep your bedroom cool overnight, as the FlexBreeze can run continuously for up to 24 hours. It also won't disturb your sleep as customers pointed out that it makes no noise and praised how "silent" it is. Amazon's $160 'powerful' home essential has shoppers in chokehold - it's nearly identical to Dyson but over 70% cheaper Shoppers are raving about the Shark product on Amazon giving it a 4.5 star rating. One person wrote: "Bought just in time for the latest hot spell. Kept me cool in the home office , kept me cool in the evening, and kept me cool overnight. "The fan has a battery charger, this means it will run for up to 24 hrs on single fan speed. Overnight a godsend, ran from 10pm till 6:45am on fan 2 and moving 45 degrees. Quiet as a mouse." Another added: "This fan is ingenious. How much money we all have wasted looking for a fan that was supposed to be silent. This pretty much concludes that quest. This fan is all I ever wanted." A third person said: "When Shark said it's silent, it's silent. Full stop. I only just unboxed it, but it does all it says on the tin, but better than all other fans. "My Dyson is going into the cupboard. It's well designed and looks and feels solid." If you want to splurge a little more and want a bigger version, The Sun has tested the FlexBreeze Pro Mist which retails for £219. We've also put the best home fans through their paces to help you beat the UK in style. How to keep cool in hot weather Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS... Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes. Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep. 2 Shoppers are raving about the Shark product on Amazon giving it a 4.5 star rating Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Ditch your Dyson fan for ‘godsend' silent gadget that's £150 cheaper – it blows air from 20m away & doesn't need a plug
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Read on to find the best fans to keep cool this summer FAN-TASTIC Ditch your Dyson fan for 'godsend' silent gadget that's £150 cheaper – it blows air from 20m away & doesn't need a plug Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TEMPERATURES are expected to soar again across the UK which means it's time to gear up for summer heat. If you're looking for a solution to combat the hot weather, you might want to invest in a decent fan. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shark FlexBreeze is on sale on Amazon with a £50 off However, you don't need to dip into your savings and splurge on a Dyson fan. Shark has slashed the price on its FlexBreeze TableMate cordless fan which has been dubbed "better than Dyson". The compact fan has been reduced from £149.99 to just £99. It is a perfect transportable size, measuring 40cm tall and 35cm wide. It weighs only 3kg and has a handy carry handle that makes it easy to take with you anywhere you need. In addition, the fan is equipped for unpredictable British weather and humid conditions as it is waterproof and UV resistant. Despite its humble size, it packs a lot of power with five different speeds in addition to oscillation. According to Shark, the fan's breeze can be felt from 20 meters away. At the lowest speed setting, you can keep your bedroom cool overnight, as the FlexBreeze can run continuously for up to 24 hours. It also won't disturb your sleep as customers pointed out that it makes no noise and praised how "silent" it is. Amazon's $160 'powerful' home essential has shoppers in chokehold - it's nearly identical to Dyson but over 70% cheaper Shoppers are raving about the Shark product on Amazon giving it a 4.5 star rating. One person wrote: "Bought just in time for the latest hot spell. Kept me cool in the home office, kept me cool in the evening, and kept me cool overnight. "The fan has a battery charger, this means it will run for up to 24 hrs on single fan speed. Overnight a godsend, ran from 10pm till 6:45am on fan 2 and moving 45 degrees. Quiet as a mouse." Another added: "This fan is ingenious. How much money we all have wasted looking for a fan that was supposed to be silent. This pretty much concludes that quest. This fan is all I ever wanted." A third person said: "When Shark said it's silent, it's silent. Full stop. I only just unboxed it, but it does all it says on the tin, but better than all other fans. "My Dyson is going into the cupboard. It's well designed and looks and feels solid." If you want to splurge a little more and want a bigger version, The Sun has tested the FlexBreeze Pro Mist which retails for £219. We've also put the best home fans through their paces to help you beat the UK heatwave in style. How to keep cool in hot weather Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS... Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes. Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Louise Thompson ditches ‘built-in air conditioning' for this Shark portable fan
Louise Thompson recently raved to fans that this portable Shark fan has been a godsend during the UK's heatwave, hailing it 'the best' for fending off the heat - and it's on sale If you've been thinking of investing in a portable and powerful fan from a reputable brand to help fight the rising temperatures this summer, Louise Thompson has been singing the praises of this Shark model. Hailing it "the best" during the UK's recent scorcher, Louise pointed fans in the direction of her new favourite fan, which she's even touted as better than built-in air conditioning. The Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo that's captured Louise's heart is currently up for grabs for £99.99, down from £129.99, on Amazon, or for the same discounted price via Argos, Currys and Shark's own site. Talking about the fan, Louise raved to fans: "Guys I have the best best BEST product find in the world. You are going to thank me with all your heart. This is a portable fan and it CHURNS out cold air. Last night all of our naff British heat problems blew into insignificance." She went on to say: " This is the best fan and no lugging up and down the stairs. I'm stealing it and poo poo'ing Sam's built-in air conditioning unit." This cordless fan boasts misting and indoor and outdoor cooling while promising low noise output. Its durable, compact, and incredibly lightweight design makes it easy to move from room to room or even take outside when you fancy sunbathing without feeling the sweltering heat. Thanks to Shark's HydroGo Evaporating Cooling technology, which produces ultra-fine droplets, this fan lets you enjoy refreshing mist both indoors and outdoors, for complete cooling wherever you go. Built for outdoor durability with rain resistance and resistance to UV damage, this fan promises quiet operation, which offers minimal disturbance; perfect for keeping on while you're sleeping or working from home. Able to operate corded or cordless, indoors or outdoors, this Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo airflow lets you feel the breeze up to 20 meters away, at maximum speed, so the whole room can feel the cool air no matter where. Compact and weighing less than 2.1 kg, this portable fan promises grab-and-go cooling without any hassle. And it's not just Louise loving this Shark gem, as 5-star reviews pour in. One customer raves: "Behold the Shark Flex Breeze! A portable, rechargeable, powerful and quiet fan that also spouts out a cooling mist! I can now sit inside or outside and never need to peel appendages away from sticky skin. The battery last ages, the water container is sufficiently large and if I felt like taking it to Tescos cafe I can…..I haven't, but I will if not only to embarrass my wife. Expensive….possibly….but I'd take one of these over 3 terrible ones every day. Go on, buy one, you know you want to!" Another buyer beams: "Small, very quiet and keeps you nice and cool. 5 speeds, plus breeze settings where it flow strengthens and weakens. Amazing as it is, but the mist feature helps keep you cool and really works well. Plus as it's rechargeable, you can take it outside and use it. What more could you want? I like that the lights go off after a while and so at night, it's on but not visible." And a third writes: "The fan itself cannot be faulted for probably being the best fan currently available on the market. It's quiet, the battery life is more than ample, the fine misting is a game changer to quickly cooling down when necessary and it really is fine enough not to feel dampened, just colder. It's pricey, but with a 5yr registered warranty it's a long term purchase."
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'Powerful' Shark fan falls to record low price amid heatwave
Amazon shoppers are beating the heatwave with the Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist Fan that's now cheaper than Shark's own price Amazon has undercut Shark's price for a cooling fan that's on offer for a record low price. The Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist Cordless Indoor and Outdoor Fan has been reduced from £249.99 to £219. A similar deal is available direct from Shark, where the same fan is down from £249.99 to £219.99. Arguably the main selling point of the Shark fan is its misting feature, powered by the portable and removable MistPro tank. This can be filled with chilled water to enjoy a cool mist outdoors, with Shark claiming it lowers temperatures by up to 6C. The fan can be converted between pedestal and tabletop fan modes at the touch of a button. Simply press, lift away, and enjoy misting and oscillation in both modes. The FlexBreeze boasts five fan speeds and two SmartBreeze modes said to simulate natural wind patterns capable of reaching up to 20 meters. It also has 180° of side-to-side oscillation and a 55° tilt, allowing complete control of the wind direction. The fan can be powered through its main plug for continuous power or cordlessly with a battery life of up to 24 hours, with the portability allowing Brits to beat the heat around the garden. For those looking for a more budget-friendly fan, the JYMIPA Standing Fan (£95.99) has received no negative feedback from Amazon customers and is said to be 'whisper quiet'. Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist Fan £249.99 £219 Amazon Get the deal here Product Description Those preferring a bladeless fan can opt for the Russell Hobbs Premium Tower Fan (£59) from Dunelm, which boasts a 4.9-star rating and a flexible seven-hour timer. But the Shark FlexBreeze has won over shoppers, racking up a 4.2-star rating at Amazon and a 4.8 at Shark. One five-star review says: 'The fan is extremely quiet even on higher speeds and acts as advertised, lowers temperatures without mist on, with the mist on outside it works even better. It's expensive but looking at the build quality I'm hoping it will last for years.' Another said: 'A good powerful fan providing a lovely breeze to keep things cool in the conservatory when the sun is out. The water mist is strictly for outdoors as the spray does generate quite a lot of large droplets that gather on the base plate and will also moisten any items nearby. The mist is perfect for those summer barbecues keeping the chef nice and cool. Kids love standing in front of it to help keep them cool while playing in the garden.' However, the same buyer added: 'Only drawbacks would have been nice to have more angle on the oscillation and the ability to adjust the height and not just the angle of the fan.' This happy customer said of the Shark FlexBreeze: 'A must have, whatever the weather. Just another SharkNinja product you never knew you needed. The fan is incredibly effective when used both with and without the misting feature. It's sturdy but easy to manoeuvre and the ability to run for hours off the rechargeable battery is a game changer.'
