8 products that’ll keep you cool
31.7.2018
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
It’s 35 degrees. And there’s no rain in sight. Argh, how are you supposed to keep your cool in weather like this?
Do you need a fan, or a pool or maybe even air conditioning? In light of the crazy conditions, I quizzed our product experts for ways to stay cool.
Idea 1: for thirsty klutzes
Parched? Then you need to grab this set quick. It’s made of bamboo and corn and strengthened with melamine resin, making it absolutely unbreakable.
Idea 2: for thirsty gadget geeks
I’m yet to meet a gadget enthusiast who doesn’t love this glass. Stick it in the freezer for an hour and then the liquid in the double-walled glass will chill your drink.
Idea 3: for thirsty aesthetics aficionados
For those of you who still have an eye for design when you’ve got sweat dripping down your eyelids, I salute you… and suggest these might be up your street.
Idea 4: ice ice, baby
This monster can generate 15 kg of ice in a day or 3 kg in one go. That should be enough to be getting on with.
Idea 5: ice cream on tap
Ice cream in 30 minutes? Take my money!
Idea 6: cool as a cucumber
Or cool as a chilled face mask. It’s practically the same thing.
Idea 7: inflatable pools
You could be cooling off in it tomorrow. Enough said.
There’s even a 17,000 litre one for all the family. What’s not to like?
Idee 8: Mobile cooling units
I’m not the biggest fan of electricity-guzzling air conditioning units. But if you do want to buy one then at least make sure it has a good energy rating.
It’s also important to consider the laws of thermodynamics. Energy doesn’t just disappear into nowhere – not even heat energy. A cooling unit produces heat as a result of trying to keep the place cool. That’s why you need a tube to lead the heat away and stop your room from just getting warmer. Here are the accessories you’ll need:
Bonus: keeping pets cool
This Trixie cooling mat has been made with dogs in mind. But it can also be a great place for cats, guinea pigs and other pets to chill out in warmer months.
Still feeling hot and bothered? Check out these tips for beating the heat this summer:
Header image: Me in the heat (similar picture)
Aurel Stevens
Chief Editor
aurel.stevens@digitecgalaxus.chI'm the master tamer at the flea circus that is the editorial team, a nine-to-five writer and 24/7 dad. Technology, computers and hi-fi make me tick. On top of that, I’m a rain-or-shine cyclist and generally in a good mood.
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