June 28th, 2022 by Sarah Miles

Why is it that, in a country that can experience almost any weather condition, we always seem to be taken unaware by hot weather in the summer (and, invariably, cold in the winter)? Now that the season is really starting to kick in, you may need a few essentials to stay cool and enjoy the weather. Here are some really useful items that could make all the difference this summer.

Fans and coolers

Fans really are your best friend when the weather is hot. For staying cool at home, you can’t really beat a tower fan as they offer both form and function: stylish minimalist design and plenty of cooling power for the size of the fan (they make good use of vertical space meaning they can be accommodated into most spaces). This Cyclops Tower Fan has plenty of features, including an ioniser to freshen the air. Tower fans are also very quiet compared to other types of fans so they are great for bedrooms, as they won’t disturb your sleep.

Mylek White Oscillating Remote Control Cyclops Tower Fan

Price: £89.99

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If you need to cool a larger area, such as a workplace, then a pedestal fan is a great option as their height is able to circulate air very effectively. This modern-looking black pedestal fan (£55.00) has 3-speed settings and 3 wind modes and this minimalist model (£64.99) has 9-speed settings and 3 wind modes. If you really want powerful cooling that is almost on par with air conditioning and have a slightly higher budget, an air cooler is a great choice. This air cooler with a 20-litre tank and 4 ice packs costs £130 but allows staff to be much more productive in very hot weather so are worth every penny.  

MYLEK 16 Inch Black Remote Control Pedestal Fan

Price: £69.98

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For the garden

The garden calls in sunny weather, but you may need a few items to help you enjoy it. A parasol offers some much-needed shade from the strong rays of the sun and this Glamhaus model even has solar lights which adds a real feature for the evening (great for when entertaining).

What could be nicer than enjoying your lunch or your morning cup of tea in the garden? Do it in style and pretend you’re sitting in a Paris boulevard with this pretty bistro set.

Glamhaus Catalina Black Garden Table and Chair Set

Price: £179.99

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However hot it is during the day; it can turn quite chilly once the sun goes in. A patio heater allows you and your guests to enjoy the garden long into the evening. This wall-mounted uses infrared technology and a quartz tube heating element for high efficiency. It even doubles as a light.

Of course, what summer would be complete without a barbecue to make the most of the lovely weather? This charcoal barbecue has a generous 22-inch grill, so plenty of space for cooking for lots of people and a built-in thermometer takes the guesswork out of grilling. It even comes with a 3-piece accessory kit. (Don’t forget about your BBQ cleaner to keep your new piece of kit hygienically clean!).

MYLEK Large Charcoal BBQ Grill

Price: £77.99

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For out and about

Gardens are great but we have so much to see in this country that it would be a shame not to take some trips while the sun shines. Whether that’s a picnic at the local park, a day at the seaside, or a camping weekend, you’ll be grateful for some cool drinks and a lunch that’s still as fresh as when you made it first thing in the morning with this cooler box. Use as a traditional cool box or plug it into your car or electric hook up and use as a travel fridge.

Glamhaus AC/DC/USB Cooler Box with Ice Pack 22L

Price: £100.00

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