Latest news with #DunelmMini

Scottish Sun

I tried all the budget hand held fans to keep cool this heatwave – and foldable £12 gadget blew me away

Scroll down to find out which fan is perfect for desk use FAN CLUB I tried all the budget hand held fans to keep cool this heatwave – and foldable £12 gadget blew me away Advertisement WITH the current amber weather warnings and the nation facing hosepipe bans, it's proving hard to beat the heat. Advertisement Sales of hand-held fans have rocketed, as we rush to avoid meltdown. Advertisement 7 Sophie Warburton puts six fans to the test with marks out of five Credit: Newsgroup Newspspers Ltd Advertisement But which one is the coolest choice for a hot, sticky day? Sophie Warburton puts six to the test with marks out of five. Advertisement Bush Advertisement Hand fan, £12, Argos 7 The Bush fan is foldable, making it perfect for desk use Credit: Newsgroup Newspspers Ltd Advertisement THE Bush fan, available in four colours, is my top pick due to its powerful airflow, extensive coverage and quiet operation. Advertisement It's foldable, so perfect for desk use. Advertisement But as the largest on test, it won't fit in a small bag or pocket. RATING: 5 Advertisement Ryman Advertisement Pocket fan, £6.99 Advertisement 7 This fan offers powerful yet quiet operation Credit: Newsgroup Newspspers Ltd Advertisement THIS stylish fan is a close second, offering powerful yet quiet operation in a lightweight and compact design – it even fits into a tiny handbag. A key feature is the adjustable head, letting you direct the airflow. Advertisement The Range Dyson fan dupe Advertisement RATING: 4 Primark Advertisement Hello Kitty desk fan, £8 Advertisement 7 This fan offers powerful airflow despite its kitty design Credit: Newsgroup Newspspers Ltd FOR those with a playful sense of style, this fan is unique. Despite its kitty design, it offers powerful airflow. Advertisement Slightly louder than the top competitors with three settings. Advertisement Overall, it's a good choice. Advertisement RATING: 3 Go Travel Advertisement Portable, £14.99, Robert Dyas Advertisement 7 This fan can be worn round your neck for hands-free cooling Credit: Newsgroup Newspspers Ltd SLIM, high-quality, foldable and super-quiet. Advertisement A major plus is the lanyard, so you can wear it round your neck for hands-free cooling. It has a 12-hour run-time. Advertisement But when prop-ped on a desk, it moves about. Not the most stylish. Advertisement RATING: 3 Superdrug Advertisement Portable fan, £5 Advertisement 7 The wobbly head on this fan requires careful positioning Credit: Newsgroup Newspspers Ltd THIS gets top marks for portability, as it is small and slim, but its build feels a bit cheap. Advertisement When placed on a desk it tends to shift, and its rather wobbly head requires careful positioning. Second noisiest fan in the group. Advertisement RATING: 2 Advertisement Dunelm Mini hand fan £1.50 Advertisement 7 This fan is lightweight and easy to transport Credit: Newsgroup Newspspers Ltd Advertisement FOR a small, battery-operated fan at just £1.50, it performs pretty well. It's compact, lightweight and easy to transport. Advertisement But it can be noisy and blows fairly warm air. Plus the blades are exposed, making it prone to damage. Advertisement RATING: 1