It's too hot to sleep so I made my own DIY air conditioner for just £1 & it cools down the whole room in seconds
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THERE'S nothing worse than trying to fall asleep in a hot and stuffy room.
However, a simple hack may be able to help, keeping you cool and refreshed throughout the night.
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Since most UK households don't have air conditioning, many resort to using fans or other gadgets in the warm weather.
However, fans only help to cool down your body temperature, not the temperature of the room.
If you want to elevate this and feeling an instant cooling effect, a simple step can help.
The official TikTok account for Iceland Foods shared a handy hack for creating a DIY air conditioner in your home.
"Is anyone else finding it impossible to sleep at night in this heat?" they asked.
The Iceland Foods rep told TikTok users to try a "viral DIY air con hack" using thieir fans "for a much-needed gust of ice-cool air".
They revealed that three simple steps can be taken to transform your fan into a "homemade air con".
First, the home experts recommended placing a handful of ice cubes in a bowl.
They then placed the bowl in front of their fan and turned it on.
According to the TikTok video, this will help you to "stay cool" in the summer heat.
And it won't cost you much, a 2kg bag of ice will set you back just £1 while the cost of running your fan overnight can be broken down with a simple step.
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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.
This is why placing ice in front of a fan can help to lower the air temperature.
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.
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.
It is also more cost-effective than running an air conditioning unit.
However, it is also worth noting that this method can increase the humidity in your room.
And a doctor has revealed the exact time to shower to keep cool in the hot weather.
Plus, six methods for keeping cool in the hot summer conditions, including repurposing your hot water bottle.
Or there are savvy steps you can take to keep your space cool without breaking the budget.
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