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The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
How to keep cool from day to night in the hot weather – from 5p hack to wool bedding
THERE'S no need to spend your night sweating and waking up tired. Fabulous' Rebecca Miller and Leanne Hall have tried all the latest gadgets, hacks, and old wives' tales to battle the heat and keep cool as temperatures soar. Rechargeable Handheld Fan - £12.99, Vonhaus 13 Vonhaus fan is a lifesaver on public transport Credit: VONHAUS Handheld fans are the must-have summer accessory for Londoners on the tube, and Vonhaus' rechargeable fan saved me on the hottest day of the year. It's small enough to fit in your bag, or hang it around your neck using the lanyard. With a long battery life, it survived my 45 minute commute each way, and a little cooling down at the desk during the day. It's also quick to charge. Pros: Five speed settings, neck loop, stand, quick to charge, cheap! Areas to improve: None. READ MORE FROM FABULOUS Keep cool score: 10/10 ONESIZE Mini Secure the Sweat Waterproof Primer - £15, Sephora 13 Rebecca's makeup (right) after 12 hours and a sweaty tube ride home Credit: SEPHORA/RM There's nothing worse than your makeup melting when it's hot. Luckily, that didn't happen once when I wore ONESIZE's Sweat Primer. This beauty product is a game-changer. No sweaty upper lip, no beads forming on the nose. No need to fan my face or apply extra powder to mop up the perspiration. I applied it after sun cream and before foundation. Then set about baking my face in golden hour at 32 degrees whilst sipping drinks with friends. Nothing happened. Most read in Fabulous Ok, let's try a sweaty underground tube ride home! I applied it at 6:30am along with the rest of my makeup, endured a full day in the office under air con, before wrestling the rest of London onto the Piccadilly line home. Still no facial sweating. Pros: Easy to use, incredibly effective, fragrance free, suitable for sensitive skin, doesn't cause makeup to separate. Areas to improve: It can pill if used as directed. Instead of patting the primer onto the skin, I found rubbing it in, then letting it dry before applying foundation worked best. Keep cool score: 10/10 A Cup Of Tea - 5p, Yorkshire Tea 13 A cup of tea can solve just about anything Credit: Getty If you dare tell your nan or grandad you're too hot, you can bet they'll tell you to stick the kettle on. I've always suspected it was an old wive's tale, but I wasn't going to argue with them, but as it turns out, there's good reason to get a brew going. A hot drink can help your body sweat faster, which will get rid of the excess heat, while a cold drink will make your body sweat more slowly. So I sat down and made myself one in the sweltering heat and forced myself to drink it. I did think it was a gimmick for the first 15 minutes, but then all of a sudden I realised I was feeling a lot more comfortable in the heat. Pros: Tasty, cheap, enjoyable. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 8/10 Cotton Rib Vest Short Set Pyjamas - £16, Next 13 Next's pjs are an instant winner in the hot weather Credit: NEXT While And Next's pair did just the job. At a bargain price of £16, the cotton rib vest short set comes in an array of colours and designs. They were extremely comfortable, great quality, and washed well. Pros: Cheap, stylish. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 10/10 MeacoFan Sefte® 8' Rechargeable Fan - £99.99, Amazon 13 The Sefte® 8' Rechargeable Fan is great for occasional use Credit: MEACO I'm completely biased when it comes to Meaco products; their It arrived the next day (thanks, Amazon Prime Delivery), and I was instantly impressed; all the packaging was plastic-free and recyclable. It comes with an already charged battery, so you can be I tested the fan in various scenarios; to keep me However, it's more of an occasional fan than a continuous fan. If you choose a high speed setting and want it blasting cold air at you all night, the battery quickly runs out. As a result, you end up having to charge it daily, sometimes twice a day during a heatwave. On top of this, it's not a fan you can just get out when the temperature hits 33 degrees for four days in the summer and expect it to recommends charging the battery for 1.5 hours during the winter when it's not in use, or its efficiency reduces by 50%. Pros: Easy to use, sleek design, quiet, brilliant functions, super cheap to run. Areas to improve: Having a top handle would make it easier to carry from different rooms, alternative shape remote, and better battery life. Keep cool score: 8/10 Deluxe Washable Wool Mattress Protector - £89.99, Woolroom 13 The wool mattress protector is soft and comfortable Credit: The thought of using wool to keep cool may sound bonkers, but there is science behind it. Wool helps regulate temperature, which means it helps keep you cool when you're hot and keeps you warm when it's cold. This mattress protector may be thin but adds a nice bounce to your bed. When I grab the sheets to get in, my bed is nice and cool even when it's hot outside thanks to the mattress protector. Pros: Comfortable, cooling, easy to wash. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 9/10 Deluxe Washable Light Wool Duvet - £108.74, WoolRoom 13 Their wool duvet also helps regulate temperature Credit: The matching duvet works in the exact same way and has helped stop me overheating and waking up during the night. While I like it, there isn't much difference to a normal tog duvet, when it comes to keeping you cool, especially when you consider the price. Pros: Comfortable and light-weight. Areas to improve: High price point. Keep cool score: 6/10 Silk Sleep Mask - £69, Drowsy 13 Research suggests keeping your forehead cool helps you sleep better Credit: DROWSY I was sceptical about how a sleep mask would help me keep cool and have a restful night's sleep, but r It's insanely comfy to wear - imagine having a tiny duvet wrapped over your eyes and ears - and so smooth, with the silk offering a cooling effect. I am the lightest of sleepers, and this silk mask is not only blackout, but it doubles up as ear defenders. There's a matching pillowcase, too, which can help regulate the rest of your body's temperature. Pros: Luxurious, anti-ageing, washable. Areas to improve: High price point. Keep cool score: 9/10 Other products we tried and loved Bootsology's Dreamland's ESPA's The Fine Bedding Company, Mayfair Cooling Gel Pillow - £79.99, Luff Sleep 13 The cooling gel means you don't have to hubnt for the cold side of the pillow anymore Credit: During the summer, I'm constantly turning my pillow around trying to find the cool side, but thanks to the cooling mat on this pillow, I slept soundly. This Luff Sleep pillow keeps you cool all night thanks to the gel pad actively dispersing heat from it, and you can even add an ice pack on top before heading to bed to make it extra icy. The memory foam perfectly forms to your head and neck so you instantly fall asleep. It also comes with a pillow protector that can be put in the washing machine for easy cleaning. Pros: Cooling, comfortable and easy to wash. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 10/10 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner with Fan & Dehumidifier - £149.99, Daewoo 13 The air con unit was heavy but blasted cold air quickly Credit: I was very excited to get an air conditioner, especially as I had to sit waiting for it to arrive in 30 degrees heat. I was shocked by just how big it was and how heavy but it did come with wheels to make it easier to move around. Setting it up was relatively easy and the air conditioner instantly gave me some relief from the hot weather. It was also really noisy when turned on so it's not ideal for sleeping with but works great during the day. Pros: Three settings, easy to use, breezy. Areas to improve: Noisy and excessively large. Keep cool score: 5/10 13 These bra inserts can help with underboob sweat Credit: Cooling Bra Inserts - £14.99, Issviva There's nothing worse than being stuck in a heatwave and feeling sweat drip down your chest, especially if you're wearing a bra. So I was eager to try these cooling bra inserts to keep me comfortable while running around central London. They are super easy to slide into your bra and instantly give you relief and after a few minutes, you forget they are there. My only problem is that they don't stay cold for long so they aren't great if you plan to be out all day. Pros: Comfortable. Areas to improve: Cooling effect could last longer. Keep cool score: 7/10 3-in-1 4L Tower Air Cooler & Humidifier Fan - £99.99, Daewoo 13 The air cooler looks sllek and offers relief in a heatwave Credit: This Air cooler fan has to be my favourite I've tried. While it is big, I like the fact it comes in a tower shape as it feels like it takes up less space in a room. The fan comes with a water tank that you fill to help the air cool down. My favourite thing is that it comes with two ice packs that you can add to the water tank and it instantly makes you feel like you're in Antarctica. While it is cheaper to buy than the other fan unit, we found that it costs £1.50 to put on for two hours so it's not something to keep running all day. Pros: Easy to use, breezy and instantly cools the room. Areas to improve: Expensive to run. Keep cool score: 8/10 13 Stock image of a woman enjoying a fresh breeze Credit: STOCK
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
How to keep cool from day to night in the hot weather – from 5p hack to wool bedding
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. Plus, the makeup must-have to stop your foundation slipping HEAT HACKS How to keep cool from day to night in the hot weather – from 5p hack to wool bedding Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE'S no need to spend your night sweating and waking up tired. Fabulous' Rebecca Miller and Leanne Hall have tried all the latest gadgets, hacks, and old wives' tales to battle the heat and keep cool as temperatures soar. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Rechargeable Handheld Fan - £12.99, Vonhaus 13 Vonhaus fan is a lifesaver on public transport Credit: VONHAUS Handheld fans are the must-have summer accessory for Londoners on the tube, and Vonhaus' rechargeable fan saved me on the hottest day of the year. It's small enough to fit in your bag, or hang it around your neck using the lanyard. With a long battery life, it survived my 45 minute commute each way, and a little cooling down at the desk during the day. It's also quick to charge. Pros: Five speed settings, neck loop, stand, quick to charge, cheap! Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 10/10 ONESIZE Mini Secure the Sweat Waterproof Primer - £15, Sephora 13 Rebecca's makeup (right) after 12 hours and a sweaty tube ride home Credit: SEPHORA/RM There's nothing worse than your makeup melting when it's hot. Luckily, that didn't happen once when I wore ONESIZE's Sweat Primer. This beauty product is a game-changer. No sweaty upper lip, no beads forming on the nose. No need to fan my face or apply extra powder to mop up the perspiration. I applied it after sun cream and before foundation. Then set about baking my face in golden hour at 32 degrees whilst sipping drinks with friends. Nothing happened. Ok, let's try a sweaty underground tube ride home! I applied it at 6:30am along with the rest of my makeup, endured a full day in the office under air con, before wrestling the rest of London onto the Piccadilly line home. Still no facial sweating. Pros: Easy to use, incredibly effective, fragrance free, suitable for sensitive skin, doesn't cause makeup to separate. Areas to improve: It can pill if used as directed. Instead of patting the primer onto the skin, I found rubbing it in, then letting it dry before applying foundation worked best. Keep cool score: 10/10 A Cup Of Tea - 5p, Yorkshire Tea 13 A cup of tea can solve just about anything Credit: Getty If you dare tell your nan or grandad you're too hot, you can bet they'll tell you to stick the kettle on. I've always suspected it was an old wive's tale, but I wasn't going to argue with them, but as it turns out, there's good reason to get a brew going. A hot drink can help your body sweat faster, which will get rid of the excess heat, while a cold drink will make your body sweat more slowly. So I sat down and made myself one in the sweltering heat and forced myself to drink it. I did think it was a gimmick for the first 15 minutes, but then all of a sudden I realised I was feeling a lot more comfortable in the heat. Pros: Tasty, cheap, enjoyable. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 8/10 Cotton Rib Vest Short Set Pyjamas - £16, Next 13 Next's pjs are an instant winner in the hot weather Credit: NEXT While sleeping naked might seem like a good way to stay cool during a heatwave, wearing light pyjamas made from materials like cotton can help wick away sweat and keep you more comfortable throughout the night. And Next's pair did just the job. At a bargain price of £16, the cotton rib vest short set comes in an array of colours and designs. They were extremely comfortable, great quality, and washed well. Pros: Cheap, stylish. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 10/10 MeacoFan Sefte® 8' Rechargeable Fan - £99.99, Amazon 13 The Sefte® 8' Rechargeable Fan is great for occasional use Credit: MEACO I'm completely biased when it comes to Meaco products; their dehumidifiers are incredible, so I had high expectations for the fan. It arrived the next day (thanks, Amazon Prime Delivery), and I was instantly impressed; all the packaging was plastic-free and recyclable. It comes with an already charged battery, so you can be cooling a room in seconds after unboxing, and because it's cordless, it can be positioned anywhere. I tested the fan in various scenarios; to keep me cool at night during the mini heatwave, and a quick cold blast when working at my desk. It was extremely effective. However, it's more of an occasional fan than a continuous fan. If you choose a high speed setting and want it blasting cold air at you all night, the battery quickly runs out. As a result, you end up having to charge it daily, sometimes twice a day during a heatwave. On top of this, it's not a fan you can just get out when the temperature hits 33 degrees for four days in the summer and expect it to recommends charging the battery for 1.5 hours during the winter when it's not in use, or its efficiency reduces by 50%. Pros: Easy to use, sleek design, quiet, brilliant functions, super cheap to run. Areas to improve: Having a top handle would make it easier to carry from different rooms, alternative shape remote, and better battery life. Keep cool score: 8/10 Deluxe Washable Wool Mattress Protector - £89.99, Woolroom 13 The wool mattress protector is soft and comfortable Credit: The thought of using wool to keep cool may sound bonkers, but there is science behind it. Wool helps regulate temperature, which means it helps keep you cool when you're hot and keeps you warm when it's cold. This mattress protector may be thin but adds a nice bounce to your bed. When I grab the sheets to get in, my bed is nice and cool even when it's hot outside thanks to the mattress protector. Pros: Comfortable, cooling, easy to wash. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 9/10 Deluxe Washable Light Wool Duvet - £108.74, WoolRoom 13 Their wool duvet also helps regulate temperature Credit: The matching duvet works in the exact same way and has helped stop me overheating and waking up during the night. While I like it, there isn't much difference to a normal tog duvet, when it comes to keeping you cool, especially when you consider the price. Pros: Comfortable and light-weight. Areas to improve: High price point. Keep cool score: 6/10 Silk Sleep Mask - £69, Drowsy 13 Research suggests keeping your forehead cool helps you sleep better Credit: DROWSY I was sceptical about how a sleep mask would help me keep cool and have a restful night's sleep, but research suggests a cool forehead reduces brain activity and helps you wind down. And since wearing Drowsy's Silk Sleep Mask, I've been sleeping soundly. It's insanely comfy to wear - imagine having a tiny duvet wrapped over your eyes and ears - and so smooth, with the silk offering a cooling effect. I am the lightest of sleepers, and this silk mask is not only blackout, but it doubles up as ear defenders. There's a matching pillowcase, too, which can help regulate the rest of your body's temperature. Pros: Luxurious, anti-ageing, washable. Areas to improve: High price point. Keep cool score: 9/10 Mayfair Cooling Gel Pillow - £79.99, Luff Sleep 13 The cooling gel means you don't have to hubnt for the cold side of the pillow anymore Credit: During the summer, I'm constantly turning my pillow around trying to find the cool side, but thanks to the cooling mat on this pillow, I slept soundly. This Luff Sleep pillow keeps you cool all night thanks to the gel pad actively dispersing heat from it, and you can even add an ice pack on top before heading to bed to make it extra icy. The memory foam perfectly forms to your head and neck so you instantly fall asleep. It also comes with a pillow protector that can be put in the washing machine for easy cleaning. Pros: Cooling, comfortable and easy to wash. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 10/10 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner with Fan & Dehumidifier - £149.99, Daewoo 13 The air con unit was heavy but blasted cold air quickly Credit: I was very excited to get an air conditioner, especially as I had to sit waiting for it to arrive in 30 degrees heat. I was shocked by just how big it was and how heavy but it did come with wheels to make it easier to move around. Setting it up was relatively easy and the air conditioner instantly gave me some relief from the hot weather. It was also really noisy when turned on so it's not ideal for sleeping with but works great during the day. Pros: Three settings, easy to use, breezy. Areas to improve: Noisy and excessively large. Keep cool score: 5/10 13 These bra inserts can help with underboob sweat Credit: Cooling Bra Inserts - £14.99, Issviva There's nothing worse than being stuck in a heatwave and feeling sweat drip down your chest, especially if you're wearing a bra. So I was eager to try these cooling bra inserts to keep me comfortable while running around central London. They are super easy to slide into your bra and instantly give you relief and after a few minutes, you forget they are there. My only problem is that they don't stay cold for long so they aren't great if you plan to be out all day. Pros: Comfortable. Areas to improve: Cooling effect could last longer. Keep cool score: 7/10 3-in-1 4L Tower Air Cooler & Humidifier Fan - £99.99, Daewoo 13 The air cooler looks sllek and offers relief in a heatwave Credit: This Air cooler fan has to be my favourite I've tried. While it is big, I like the fact it comes in a tower shape as it feels like it takes up less space in a room. The fan comes with a water tank that you fill to help the air cool down. My favourite thing is that it comes with two ice packs that you can add to the water tank and it instantly makes you feel like you're in Antarctica. While it is cheaper to buy than the other fan unit, we found that it costs £1.50 to put on for two hours so it's not something to keep running all day. Pros: Easy to use, breezy and instantly cools the room. Areas to improve: Expensive to run. Keep cool score: 8/10
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
How to keep cool from day to night in the hot weather – from 5p hack to wool bedding
THERE'S no need to spend your night sweating and waking up tired. Fabulous' Rebecca Miller and Leanne Hall have tried all the latest gadgets, hacks, and old wives' tales to battle the heat and keep cool as temperatures soar. Rechargeable Handheld Fan - £12.99, Vonhaus Handheld fans are the must-have summer accessory for Londoners on the tube, and Vonhaus' rechargeable fan saved me on the hottest day of the year. It's small enough to fit in your bag, or hang it around your neck using the lanyard. With a long battery life, it survived my 45 minute commute each way, and a little cooling down at the desk during the day. It's also quick to charge. Pros: Five speed settings, neck loop, stand, quick to charge, cheap! Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 10/10 ONESIZE Mini Secure the Sweat Waterproof Primer - £15, Sephora 13 There's nothing worse than your makeup melting when it's hot. Luckily, that didn't happen once when I wore ONESIZE's Sweat Primer. This beauty product is a game-changer. No sweaty upper lip, no beads forming on the nose. No need to fan my face or apply extra powder to mop up the perspiration. I applied it after sun cream and before foundation. Then set about baking my face in golden hour at 32 degrees whilst sipping drinks with friends. Nothing happened. Ok, let's try a sweaty underground tube ride home! I applied it at 6:30am along with the rest of my makeup, endured a full day in the office under air con, before wrestling the rest of London onto the Piccadilly line home. Still no facial sweating. Pros: Easy to use, incredibly effective, fragrance free, suitable for sensitive skin, doesn't cause makeup to separate. Areas to improve: It can pill if used as directed. Instead of patting the primer onto the skin, I found rubbing it in, then letting it dry before applying foundation worked best. Keep cool score: 10/10 A Cup Of Tea - 5p, Yorkshire Tea 13 If you dare tell your nan or grandad you're too hot, you can bet they'll tell you to stick the kettle on. I've always suspected it was an old wive's tale, but I wasn't going to argue with them, but as it turns out, there's good reason to get a brew going. A hot drink can help your body sweat faster, which will get rid of the excess heat, while a cold drink will make your body sweat more slowly. So I sat down and made myself one in the sweltering heat and forced myself to drink it. I did think it was a gimmick for the first 15 minutes, but then all of a sudden I realised I was feeling a lot more comfortable in the heat. Pros: Tasty, cheap, enjoyable. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 8/10 Cotton Rib Vest Short Set Pyjamas - £16, Next BUY IT NOW While sleeping naked might seem like a good way to stay cool during a heatwave, wearing light pyjamas made from materials like cotton can help wick away sweat and keep you more comfortable throughout the night. And Next's pair did just the job. At a bargain price of £16, the cotton rib vest short set comes in an array of colours and designs. They were extremely comfortable, great quality, and washed well. Pros: Cheap, stylish. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 10/10 MeacoFan Sefte® 8' Rechargeable Fan - £99.99, Amazon I'm completely biased when it comes to Meaco products; their dehumidifiers are incredible, so I had high expectations for the fan. It arrived the next day (thanks, Amazon Prime Delivery), and I was instantly impressed; all the packaging was plastic-free and recyclable. It comes with an already charged battery, so you can be cooling a room in seconds after unboxing, and because it's cordless, it can be positioned anywhere. I tested the fan in various scenarios; to keep me cool at night during the mini heatwave, and a quick cold blast when working at my desk. It was extremely effective. However, it's more of an occasional fan than a continuous fan. If you choose a high speed setting and want it blasting cold air at you all night, the battery quickly runs out. As a result, you end up having to charge it daily, sometimes twice a day during a heatwave. On top of this, it's not a fan you can just get out when the temperature hits 33 degrees for four days in the summer and expect it to recommends charging the battery for 1.5 hours during the winter when it's not in use, or its efficiency reduces by 50%. Pros: Easy to use, sleek design, quiet, brilliant functions, super cheap to run. Areas to improve: Having a top handle would make it easier to carry from different rooms, alternative shape remote, and better battery life. Keep cool score: 8/10 Deluxe Washable Wool Mattress Protector - £89.99, Woolroom 13 The thought of using wool to keep cool may sound bonkers, but there is science behind it. Wool helps regulate temperature, which means it helps keep you cool when you're hot and keeps you warm when it's cold. This mattress protector may be thin but adds a nice bounce to your bed. When I grab the sheets to get in, my bed is nice and cool even when it's hot outside thanks to the mattress protector. Pros: Comfortable, cooling, easy to wash. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 9/10 Deluxe Washable Light Wool Duvet - £108.74, WoolRoom The matching duvet works in the exact same way and has helped stop me overheating and waking up during the night. While I like it, there isn't much difference to a normal tog duvet, when it comes to keeping you cool, especially when you consider the price. Pros: Comfortable and light-weight. Areas to improve: High price point. Keep cool score: 6/10 Silk Sleep Mask - £69, Drowsy I was sceptical about how a sleep mask would help me keep cool and have a restful night's sleep, but r esearch suggests a cool forehead reduces brain activity and helps you wind down. And since wearing Drowsy's Silk Sleep Mask, I've been sleeping soundly. It's insanely comfy to wear - imagine having a tiny duvet wrapped over your eyes and ears - and so smooth, with the silk offering a cooling effect. I am the lightest of sleepers, and this silk mask is not only blackout, but it doubles up as ear defenders. There's a matching pillowcase, too, which can help regulate the rest of your body's temperature. Pros: Luxurious, anti-ageing, washable. Mayfair Cooling Gel Pillow - £79.99, Luff Sleep BUY NOW During the summer, I'm constantly turning my pillow around trying to find the cool side, but thanks to the cooling mat on this pillow, I slept soundly. This Luff Sleep pillow keeps you cool all night thanks to the gel pad actively dispersing heat from it, and you can even add an ice pack on top before heading to bed to make it extra icy. The memory foam perfectly forms to your head and neck so you instantly fall asleep. It also comes with a pillow protector that can be put in the washing machine for easy cleaning. Pros: Cooling, comfortable and easy to wash. Areas to improve: None. Keep cool score: 10/10 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner with Fan & Dehumidifier - £149.99, Daewoo I was very excited to get an air conditioner, especially as I had to sit waiting for it to arrive in 30 degrees heat. I was shocked by just how big it was and how heavy but it did come with wheels to make it easier to move around. Setting it up was relatively easy and the air conditioner instantly gave me some relief from the hot weather. It was also really noisy when turned on so it's not ideal for sleeping with but works great during the day. Pros: Three settings, easy to use, breezy. Areas to improve: Noisy and excessively large. Keep cool score: 5/10 Cooling Bra Inserts - £14.99, Issviva BUY NOW There's nothing worse than being stuck in a heatwave and feeling sweat drip down your chest, especially if you're wearing a bra. So I was eager to try these cooling bra inserts to keep me comfortable while running around central London. They are super easy to slide into your bra and instantly give you relief and after a few minutes, you forget they are there. My only problem is that they don't stay cold for long so they aren't great if you plan to be out all day. Pros: Comfortable. Areas to improve: Cooling effect could last longer. Keep cool score: 7/10 3-in-1 4L Tower Air Cooler & Humidifier Fan - £99.99, Daewoo This Air cooler fan has to be my favourite I've tried. While it is big, I like the fact it comes in a tower shape as it feels like it takes up less space in a room. The fan comes with a water tank that you fill to help the air cool down. My favourite thing is that it comes with two ice packs that you can add to the water tank and it instantly makes you feel like you're in Antarctica. While it is cheaper to buy than the other fan unit, we found that it costs £1.50 to put on for two hours so it's not something to keep running all day. Pros: Easy to use, breezy and instantly cools the room. Areas to improve: Expensive to run. Keep cool score: 8/10 13
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Best rated handheld fans to keep you cool on your commute including £11 bargain
Mini handheld fans seem to be the summer fashion accessory of 2025 - so we've rounded up some of the best rated devices that will help keep you cool during the heatwave this summer If you are feeling the heat during your morning commute to work, these nifty little handheld fans might just be your saving grace. They are small enough to slip into your bag, making them the perfect travel accessory, and will make sure you keep cool, calm and collected in the heat. Mini electric fans seem to be the summer staple accessory of 2025. With temperatures still in the twenties and set to rise again in the coming days, here are some of the top-rated mini fans designed to keep you cool. JISULIFE Portable Handheld Fan - £76 While it's pricey, this JISULIFE Portable Fan fan is small but seriously mighty. It has 100 different variations of speeds ensuring you will remain cool at all times. It's also very aesthetically pleasing and comes in six colours, easily slipping into your bag as well as having a landyard making it easy to bring around with you and not lose it. It's also rechargable so you don't have to worry about buying batteries for it either. Fenshine Portable USB Rechargeable Mini Fan Dryer - £12.98 Even though the Fenshine Portable Mini Fan Dryer is marketed for beauticians and for eyelash extensions, it is perfect for anyone. It's bladeless which means its a safe option for kids as well. It can also be used as a desk fan as well as a portable. However the only issue is that people have reported it can be quite noisy. JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan 3 in 1 - £15.99 The JISULIFE handheld fan isn't just a fan, it can also be used as a powerbank to charge your phone, as well as having a handy torch as well if you are ever in need of a portable mini torch. Not only is it a 3 in 1 device, it is also very cute as it is a bear design too. It's rechargeable and reportedly lasts for up to 19 hours of cooling time in one full charge - meaning it will last all day long if you are at work, a festival or sitting in a beer garden. Vonhaus Handheld Fan - £10.99 Whether you're on the go or sat relaxing, the Vonhaus handheld fan can be held, or rotated to 90 degrees to sit perfectly on a surface to cool you down. It has five different speeds ranging from a gentle airflow to a stronger breeze and is very quiet, making it perfect for having in the office or on the train, which can also turn into a phone holder too. You can also monitor the current speed on the sleek LCD display and is easily rechargeable. JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan - £27.99 The JISULIFE neck fan is perfect for those who want a hands free fan, that can help keep you cool. Great for those who struggle with the heat on their neck, the clever design wraps around the back of your neck offering a 360 degree air movement. It's also the ideal fan design meaning you can do all the washing up, laundry, and whatever else you don't want to do in this weather without breaking a sweat. For other alternatives, we've also found this £12 option from Argos and, although too big to carry, the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Misting Fan is proving to be a viral hit, and currently reduced to £99.99.
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
I tested tower fans from high street shops – a £30 winner cooled down my living room and beat much more expensive ones
One of the fans came in under the £20 mark KEEP COOL I tested tower fans from high street shops – a £30 winner cooled down my living room and beat much more expensive ones Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN is set to bask in soaring temperatures this week. When it's that hot, a good fan will be vital to keep you cool. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Lynsey Hope tested tower fans to see how they compared Credit: Oliver Dixon Prices can vary massively and you don't want to end up with a fan that is inefficient and noisy. Tower fans are a good choice as they are usually sleek and fit into small spaces. But which will keep you cool? Here are my favourites. Vonhaus 31inch Tower Fan £29.99, Vonhaus 7 The Vonhaus tower fan oscillates to 70-degrees Credit: Vonhaus Incredible value for money. For less than £30, this fan offers features you'd only find in some fans more than six times the price. It oscillates to 70 degrees and my favourite feature was the aroma tray, which really enhanced the cooling experience. If the air was hot and stuffy, adding some eucalyptus oil to the tray made for a really relaxing vibe and I loved the fresh scent around the room. At 31inches in height, it's not so tall that it overwhelms a room and yet is still powerful with a 60-watt motor. It's got a long cord and was light and easy to carry around. It also has a timer so it can be set to turn off at 30-minute intervals for up to 120 minutes. The look is a little plasticky but I was blown away by the price. This is an absolute steal. Performance: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 10/10 Russell Hobbs Tower Fan £59, AO 7 The Russell Hobbs Tower Fan was quite sleek Credit: Oliver Dixon Quite sleek looking, this fan has three speed settings and a turbo option if you need to give it a quick boost to drop the temperature fast. It oscillates to 85 degrees so no one needs to hog the cool air and it comes with a remote control so you don't need to get up to turn it on or adapt the settings. The touch control and LED display were easy to use and it has a seven-hour programmable timer. It has two modes, sleep air and gentle air. The sleep air mode automatically reduces the speed of the fan after 30 minutes and turns off the indicator lights, leaving you to get a good night's sleep, whilst the gentle air mode varies the airflow, imitating the natural outdoors. It was quiet enough to have on at night and didn't disturb my sleep. Performance: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 9/10 Levoit Classic Tower Fan 7 The Levoit Tower Fan was mouse levels of quiet Credit: Oliver Dixon £89.99, Levoit A basic looking black and white fan that is one of the most powerful. If you've been out all day and return to a stifling hot house, this will provide rapid relief. This is due to an impressive maximum fan speed of 25ft per second. Despite being one of the most powerful fans we tested, at 28dB, it was also one of the quietest. We had to concentrate to hear it. Its most striking feature, however, is the intelligent temperature sensor. It can track the room temperature in your home and adjust the fan speed accordingly. You can switch to manual mode if you prefer, but I loved leaving it in the corner to do its thing. Performance: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 8/10 Daewoo 30inch Slimline Oscillating Tower Fan 7 I found the Daewoo 30inch tower fan quite weak and plasticky Credit: Daewoo £19.99, Daewoo Electricals Not only does this look quite plasticky, it was quite weak and didn't blow much air around - even on the third and most powerful setting. The slimline, space-saving design is good and it's lightweight and easy to carry around. The timer can only be set for up to two hours and whilst the manual dials were easy to use, I found it noisy. You certainly wouldn't want this on in your bedroom all night. If you are really tight on budget, it's ok, but really you'd be better off spending a tenner more on the Vonhaus fan. Performance: 2/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 5/10 Bush Digital Grey Tower Fan 7 This was one of the most aesthetically pleasing tower fans I tested Credit: Argos £65, Argos This was certainly one of the most aesthetically pleasing in our test and it did a good job of keeping us cool, too. It wasn't the most powerful at 45 watts but it could oscillate and tilt, which allowed you to direct the cool air wherever you needed it. You can choose from three different modes to get the right strength. The digital display was easy to use and it comes with a remote control. It was easy to assemble too and not too noisy. It was quite pricey but it did the job. Performance: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 7/10 Bush 36 inch Tower fan 7 I would have expected better from this fan at £49.99 Credit: The Range £49.99, The Range This fan looks a little cheapy and plasticky and I would have expected better for nearly £50 - and that's if you get it on offer. It has three speed settings and it can oscillate to 85 degrees, which certainly allowed cool air to circulate effectively around the room. It also has an LED display which was easy to set, as well as a 12-hour timer. At 50 watts, it wasn't as powerful as the Vonhaus fan but it has a decent length cable if you want to move it away from a plug socket. It is also light and easy to manoeuvre. This fan was okay - but I felt it was overpriced. Performance: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 6/10 Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
