Ten handy gadgets for £15 or less to stay cool in hot weather this weekend
With the mercury set to rise up to a glorious 30C in parts of the UK this weekend, these items could help keep the hot flushes at bay.
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Here are 10 devices we recommend and where you can get them.
Although it's important to shop around as you may find the same, or similar, products online for less.
You can use websites like Price Spy, Price Runner and Trolley to scan the internet and compare prices on thousands of products.
Cooling blanket
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While many of us love basking in sunshine during the day, laying on a sweat-drenched sheet at night isn't quite as enjoyable.
It can be difficult to switch off and catch some z's if we can't bring the temperature down in our bedroom.
But, with this handy blanket, it doesn't matter if you haven't got a fan or air con.
The cooling technology will help regulate your body temperature, while the thin and light-weight material makes it breathable.
This makes it even more effective than sleeping with no blanket at all.
They cost just £8.99 on Amazon and come in a wide variety of colours.
Hat ice packs
Everyone's heard of regular ice packs, but some Brits may be surprised to learn there are plenty of special designs out there.
There's even quite a few with unique shapes to sit conveniently into hats.
These are sure to keep your head cool and prevent any irritating forehead sweating.
At just £3.65, you can't really argue with that.
Cool patches
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In a similar vein to the ice packs for hats, cool patches are a fantastic portable hack.
They will only set you back a tenner and are especially great for kids running about in the heat.
The quick cooling technology lasts for up to eight hours, and can also be used for fevers too which makes them handy all year round.
Portable waist band fan
Hand-held fans are nothing new, but this waist band tech is a game changer.
By clipping the fan onto your shorts or trousers, the refreshing air blasts up under your top.
This device has already proved super popular with runners and traddies who need something hands-free.
At just under £14, the tech is re-chargeable, boasts three speeds, and is also wearable around your neck.
It even offers a 4 in 1 USB power bank too.
Cooling slippers
These icy slippers are sure to relieve soreness of hot, tired and swollen feet.
Imagine how amazing they would feel on your tootsies after a long day in the heat.
They can soothe the effect of uncomfortable, rubbing or tight footwear you may have been stuck in earlier.
Over 10,000 customers have hailed the £14.99 product - why not give them a try!
Cooling mat
A number of retailers sell cooling mats for pets but you can get them for humans as well.
Amazon is selling two packs of cooling pillow pads for £7.49 on its website and four packs for £14.99 plus a delivery fee from £4.99.
The pads come with two reusable cooling gel pads that help keep your head cool overnight.
You'll need to place them in the fridge for a few hours before use though.
Handheld fan
Lidl is launching a range of £7.99 Silvercrest handheld fans in stores, but not until Sunday (June 15).
Shoppers can choose from four colours including yellow, black, white and green.
The fans come with three speed settings and battery that can be recharged via USB. They also come with a three-year warranty.
You won't be able to get the fans via home delivery and only in stores. You can find your nearest branch via lidl.co.uk/c/store-finder/s10023098.
Neck cooler fan
John Lewis is selling a £15 neck cooler fan that sits on your shoulders and keeps your top half cool in the heat.
It comes fully assembled with rechargeable batteries included.
Out of 15 reviews on the John Lewis website, 13 are five star as well.
Click and collect will cost you £2.95 though while home delivery cost from £4.50.
Reusable ice cubes
Iceland is selling 30packs of reusable ice cubes for just £2 on its website.
The cubes come with liquid inside and can be bunged in the freezer and used over and over again.
If you are thinking of getting some from Iceland, you'll need a basket worth £25 or more to qualify for delivery.
Ice towel
Amazon is selling four packs of Sukeen cooling towels, ideal for bringing your temperature down after exercise or while on the beach.
The pack costs £13.99 down from £16.99 but of course you'll be charged extra for delivery.
Of the more than 33,000 Amazon reviews, 70% are five star.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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