Argos is selling a handy gadget for keeping you cool this summer – it's £104 less than the Shark version
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SUMMER is quickly approaching and if you're someone who tends to run hot, Argos has just the thing.
You can stay cool and refreshed no matter the temperature with this bargain buy.
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Argos shoppers can pick up a budget-friendly gadget for keeping cool this summer (stock image)
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Whether you're working from home or lounging in your garden, this gadget is guaranteed to keep you cool in the hot weather.
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, you can carry this item as you need it all summer long.
The Challenge White Desk Fan is currently available for just £25 from Argos.
Fully portable, the fan contains a 300 mililitre large water tank for a refreshing misting feature.
It features three speed settings and seven colourful nightlight options.
The item is similar to a Shark product, but at a significantly lower price point.
Shark's FlexBreeze HydroGo Misting Fan is currently available for £129.99.
This cordless fan is also designed for both indoor and outdoor use with an "ultra-fine misting" feature.
However, the water tank is half the size of the Argos product, at just 150 mililitres.
This item has a reported 12-hour runtime when not plugged in, when operated at the highest speed setting.
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Remember to compare prices
It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal.
A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to.
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.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers.
All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
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To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
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The Challenge White Desk Fan is currently available for £25
Credit: Argos
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