WHILE many of us have long been awaiting the warmer weather to arrive, now it’s here, chances are we’ll soon be moaning we’re ‘too hot.’
After all, the sticky heat can result in tossing and turning and a very restless night’s sleep.
But if you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful way to cool down in the summer months, then you’re in luck…because it turns out there’s no need to fork out on pricey air con.
Instead, shoppers have been racing to Aldi to snap up a bargain buy that’ll do the job for a fraction of the price – and it’s so good, they’re racing back to buy more than one.
Samantha Betts took to money-saving Facebook group ‘Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK‘ and posted a snap of the cheap gadget in question.
I bought one the other day then went back for another. Great fan, great price and quiet for night time
Aldi shopper
Alongside the post, she penned: “Tower fans at Aldi £17.99 – thought at that price it’s a bargain!”
And it turns out she wasn’t the only one to think so, with the post garnering several likes and comments from other social media users.
While many were eager to snap up the summer must-have gadget for themselves, others had already made the purchase and were quick to rave about it.
“Really good fan, also comes with remote control,” praised one social media user.
Another commented: “I bought one the other day then went back for another. Great fan, great price and quiet for night time.”
A third enthused: “I just bought one of these thought it was a good price too!”
Meanwhile, a fourth noted: “I want one!”
A further tagged a friend and wrote: “Let me know if you see these.”
It comes after Aldi shoppers were previously sent into meltdown over the German supermarket’s bladeless fan, which is a whopping £350 cheaper than Dyson’s.
Released as part of Aldi’s Specialbuys, the Ambiano Bladeless Fan features three different speed settings, with the top speed functioning at 1250 rotations per minute to help keep you cool.
Not only that, but it also swivels 60 degrees to help cool air flow through the house and even offers a choice of four light settings, so there’s plenty of choice depending on the ambience you’re after.
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.
