My hack to keeping cool this weekend without fancy aircon works so well, it makes a room a little too cold
THERE'S nothing more frustrating than trying to fall asleep in a hot and stuffy room.
However, a simple hack may be able to help, keeping you cool throughout
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Brits are set to enjoy glorious weather this weekend - but it's a nightmare if you don't have aircon
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The mum later chuckled that the hack worked so well, she was feeling a little too cold
Credit: tiktok/@lucascraftyco
Since the majority of UK households don't have air conditioning, millions of people resort to using fans or other gadgets in the warm weather.
However, fans only help to
So if you're looking to elevate this and feeling an instant cooling effect, a simple step can help.
One mum, only known as @
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READ MORE ON HOMES
For your very own DIY aircon, you will need a fan, water, empty plastic bottles, as well as an optional egg box.
The rest is straightforward and foolproof - simply pour some water into the bottles and freeze them overnight.
The following morning, she demonstrated in the video, place them in front of your fan and voila, feel the magic happen.
The egg box is thought to keep the bottles high enough for the fan air to reach them for the extra cooling effect.
Advertisement
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According to the TikTok video, the hack is so effective it even works a little too well, the mum chuckled.
''I'm actually now a bit cold,'' she wrote in the caption.
I transformed my garden patio into summer haven for less than £100 with cheap B&M buys including gadget to keep bugs out
This trick works creating a localised cooling effect, similar to a personal air cooler.
According to experts, ice absorbs heat from the surrounding air as it melts.
Advertisement
This is why placing ice in front of a fan can help to lower the air temperature.
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.
The fan then helps to circulate the cooled air, ensuring that the cooling effect isn't limited to just the area directly around the ice.
And while this hack have the same effect as an actual AC unit, it can provide a noticeable and refreshing breeze in the immediate area.
It is also more cost-effective than running an air conditioning unit.
Advertisement
However, it is also worth noting that this method can increase the humidity in your room.
Stay cool this summer
And a doctor has revealed the
Plus,
Or there are savvy steps you can take to keep your space cool without breaking the budget.
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