WITH temperatures soaring, summer has finally arrived - hurrah! But if like us you're already moaning that you're "too hot" and are struggling to cool down, then look no further...
because it turns out there's a 26p trick that works like magic. And the good news is, there's no pricey air con in sight either..
. Superintendent pharmacist Abbas Kanani, from Chemist Click , spoke to Fabulous Digital and revealed two genius methods she swears by for keeping cool on a budget. While many of us will just reach for a fan, more often than not it does little more than blow warm air around the room.
Adding a small amount of salt to the water before freezing can lower the freezing point, making the ice last longer That's why, according to Abbas, it could be worth adding ice blocks into a bowl, which is then positioned in front of the fan. And the savvy pharmacist has even revealed a clever way to make the ice last longer - using a 26p kitchen essential you'll likely already have in your cupboards. "Adding a small amount of salt to the water before freezing can lower the freezing point, making the ice last longer," she explains.
"You can put ice blocks in a shallow pan or tray and position in front of a fan. "This will help to blow cool air as the ice melts and lower the room temperature." Secondly, Abbas recommends using blackout blinds or blackout window film on the windows in your home .
"They are effective in blocking out sunlight and keeping rooms cool during the day, which in turn can.