I tried the 'homemade aircon' hack to keep cool at home during the heatwave

As temperatures across the UK reach the hight 30s - potentially the hottest few days on record - people are doing everything they can to try and keep cool. Greater Manchester is likely to reach high's of around 35 degrees, today and tomorrow, and is under a Met Office Red Warning for extreme heat.

As Brits make the most of the rare hot weather it can quickly become unbearable, as our homes aren't built for this 'tropical' climate, and are rather best for conserving heat in the winter. With no aircon in sight, this homemade hack can cool you and your room down in seconds and only requires three things - a fan, water and ice.

Although many people feel cooler in front of a fan thanks to the increased air flow, normal fans don't actually do much to cool down your body temperature. Instead, fans push warm air at you which is why this hack is so popular - I tried it on the weekend and went from sweaty to airy cool in a matter of five minutes. Better yet, the coolness lasted for about 2 hours.

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By putting a bowl of ice-cold water directly infront of a fan you can achieve a chilled aircon feel without the expense. The cool ice air is then circulated out into the room creating a chilled breeze, instead of the normal circulation of hot air.

You'll want to place the water strategically, to ensure its always in 'air's reach', even when the fan is moving. To avoid the water splashing make sure it reaches just above half-way, and use a medium 2-3 fan setting.

To avoid wasting water, you could also use frozen water bottles and refreeze them when needed ready for the next hot day.

An 'oldfashioned' oscillating blade fan works best, these can be picked up for as little as £10