The start of the year brought a lot of dull days and daydreaming of the sunshine - but now it's finally here, and Brits couldn't be happier. With a glorious bank holiday weekend currently being enjoyed, Brits could be basking in 25C temperatures next week too.
Whether you're planning trips to the seaside, enjoying a few pints outside in a beer garden with your mates, or just soaking up the sun with your SPF on, the daytimes are glorious - but trying to get to sleep when the weather has warmed up can prove a nightmare.
But many people will want to avoid plugging their fans on after the cost of electricity has risen so much - but there are ways you can keep cool without a fan.
Peppermint tea
Hot drinks may be the last thing on your mind at bedtime when you're desperately tossing and turning between the sheets, but peppermint tea could be the solution that you need.
Peppermint tea is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, but it can also help you keep cool too.
Simone Thomas, a nutritionist and wellness coach, tells The Mirror: "Easy to grow in the garden or in pots, and cheap to pick up in the supermarket, peppermint is the perfect pick me and up and offers a natural way to cool down as the herb's menthol stimulates your body's cooling receptors."
But you don't have to drink it warm, she says, giving another tip. Simone said: "I also love to make peppermint tea and then freeze it into ice cubes to use later in the day as a further way to keep cool and remain hydrated."
Keep windows shut, and close blinds
There's a debate about what's best in warm whether - windows open, or shut? And the same for blinds too.
Many people struggling in the heatwave swear by keeping their windows closed with their curtains or blinds shut, as this helps to keep the beating down rays out of your home.
But in the evening when the sun has stopped beaming down, you can open your windows to create air flow.
Praising the heatwave hack, one Twitter user said: "I have to keep reminding the house that right now it is cooler inside than outside so keep the windows closed. It feels colder outside because of the breeze, but that is a lie."
Hot water bottle hack
It might not be hot water bottle season anymore, but this product has multiple uses, and it can also keep you cold in the summer months too.
A hack that went viral on TikTok during last year's heatwave was to simply fill your hot water bottle to around ¾ full with cold water and make sure it's sealed securely.
Pop the trusty bottle in the freezer for two hours and you'll have a cooling companion when it's time to turn the lights out. You can also add ice cubes inside the bottle as it starts to thaw, to keep it cool.
According to the Hot Water Bottle Shop website: "It is advisable to wrap your water bottle in a towel if it doesn't already have a cover to prevent overexposure to the cold and to have a continuous supply of ice cubes by refilling empty moulds."
Try tin foil
If you've got a roll of tin foil in your home, this hack will cost you nothing, but it'll cost you just £1 otherwise.
It involves covering windows that get direct sunlight in foil to prevent the heat from turning your home into a furnace. When the sun shines through a window it is magnified, thus exacerbating the heat in your home.
Using a few sheets of tinfoil on your windows will reflect the heat back outside before it enters your home. Make sure the shiny side is facing outwards to ensure the heat reflects effectively.
This handy hack has been dubbed as a game-changer for keeping your house cool during scorching temperatures.
Have you got any hacks for staying cool without a fan? Email: danielle.wroe@reachplc.com
