THEY’RE a godsend when it comes to trying to get some sleep on a hot night.
But sticky temperatures can prove a problem when you leave the comfort of your cool home and head out.
Shoppers are racing to Currys to nab this handheld, rechargeable fan for £3.99[/caption]
The fans are a “godsend” in the heat, and are described as a “personal cooling companion”[/caption]
So it’s no wonder shoppers are racing to nab a personal handheld fan, described as a “personal cooling companion”, for just £3.99.
Sally took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share her find, posting a snap of the Status 3″ rechargeable black handheld fan.
“I don’t know if this a good deal but I’ve been to Currys and these Status handheld fans were only £3.99 each,” she wrote alongside the picture.
“They are USB rechargeable as well!”
In addition, the fan – “built for breezy convenience” – has three speeds, a USB-C rechargeable battery, and an overcharge safety feature.
It also comes with a dock, so you can stand it up on your desk or bedside table as well as holding it.
And in the comments section on the Facebook post, people insisted the fan is one worth getting.
“That’s good, I got this last year – it was £9.99!” one wrote.
“For anyone that wants to know there is loads in the Coventry one,” another said.
As a third called it a “very good price”, someone else said: “I have one of these and they are extremely good.
“That’s a good price for them as well!”
“That’s a brilliant price,” another added.
“I paid £14.99 for two from Amazon and I thought that was a bargain.”
“Good price and brilliant – I’ve had one for years,” someone else gushed.
“I’ve got one. I got it from B&M a couple of years ago and I think they are really good,” another said.
Someone else admitted they’d paid £9 for the same fan in Dunelm, while another insisted they “need one for Disney”.
Five ways to keep your kids cool in the heat
IT can be really difficult – and costly – to keep kids cool when it’s hot outside. But Fabulous Digital Senior Reporter and mum-of-two Sarah Bull shares five ways to help, and they won’t break the budget either.
Strip them off
It might sound simple, but stripping kids off at home can really help them regulate their temperature when it’s warm outside. Just remember to regularly apply suncream, as more of their skin will be exposed to the sun.
Cool down bedrooms before nighttime
When it’s hot outside, it can be difficult for kids to go to sleep – especially if their bedroom feels like an oven. If you have a room that’s not in direct sunshine, keep the windows open to let in a breeze. It’s also a good idea to keep the curtains closed, to prevent the room from heating up.
Wear a hat
Another simple technique, but one that really works. Make sure that if your kids are playing outside, they’ve got a hat on. It keeps their face and head shielded from the sun, and also helps if you’ve got a little one who struggles with bright sunlight. If your tot struggles to keep a hat on, try one with a strap that goes under the chin to help.
Avoid the car
The car can be one of the hottest places during a heatwave, and often takes a long time to cool down. If you have the option, it’s better to stay at home rather than taking kids out anywhere in a hot car.
Stay hydrated
This is always important, but even more so in a heatwave. Make sure you’re regularly reminding your kids to have a drink, and top them up with cool liquids whenever you can. Use ice too to ensure it’s as cold as it can possibly be.
However, others said that the fans with the spray feature are better for a trip to somewhere like Florida.
“Spray ones are great,” another added.
“I bought one in Florida still works now after 13 years, also got one from Home Bargains.”
“Yeah we got one when my Mrs was last pregnant – it was a godsend in the summer heat,” a third commented.
The positive reviews kept on coming on the Dunelm website, as one person wrote: “Brilliant fans and can be left on e.g. a desk.
“And has three settings!”
“Does what it says, powerful fan, I would recommend,” another added.
