Welcome to Keeping Cool Month 2023 on T3. As it’s July, we’re fully into the swing of summer and let’s face it, it’s hot, hot, HOT! While we’re definitely not complaining about the beautiful weather we’re having, the heat can get a bit much sometimes.
The scorching temperatures are (hopefully) going to stick around for the next couple months, and while enjoying the sun is a top priority, it’s important to stay safe in the heat. And that’s where our month-long topic of Keeping Cool comes in.
During Keeping Cool Month – which will be running from the 1st - 31st July – we’re going to be giving T3 readers advice, tips and tricks, reviews and expert guidance about staying safe and comfortable in the heat. There’s a lot of ground to cover, including which fan you should be using, how to keep your technology cool, what cool box you should take on your camping trip, and much more. Keep reading to find out what’s in store.
T3 Keeping Cool Month Week 1: Indoor cooling
Starting off strong, the first week of Keeping Cool Month is all about indoor cooling. From smart cooling devices you need around the house to simple tricks to keep the cold air inside your room, we’ve got you covered. We’ll also be giving you our top recommendations and reviews for the best fans, the latest air purifiers, useful dehumidifiers and even the best mattress cooling pads.
- Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde review: smart, precise and cooling
- 5 products that stop your gadgets from overheating
- Sleep expert reveals the best cooling bed sheets
- 7 mistakes everyone makes with portable air conditioners
- Feeling hot? This cooling bracelet is what you need
- These quiet-approved fans and air conditioners can help with disrupted sleep
- This handheld misting fan is a summer essential... and it's under £20!
- Can I use a dehumidifier as a fan? Yes and here's how...
- 5 smart cooling devices you need in your house
- Levoit Classic 36-inch Tower Fan review: cooling, quiet and stylish
- How to clean a fan
- Dreo CF714s Air Circulator Fan review: cools quicker than you can turn around
T3 Keeping Cool Month Week 2: Outdoor cooling
Staying cool outside is incredibly important to avoid any kind of heat or dehydration issues, so we’ve dedicated week two to outdoor cooling. Don’t worry, it won’t be filled with warnings about heat stroke but instead, we’ll be looking at the latest cooling units suited to outdoor use, how to manage the heat in a tent and ways to look after your pet in the summer. We’ll also be featuring innovative products like the best cool boxes and the best reusable water bottles.
- 9 gadgets you need to keep your pets cool this summer
- Best fans you can use outside
- Take these 8 cool boxes, bags and bottles on your next camping trip
- 5 cooling fabrics to wear this summer
- 10 tips for keeping your tent cool on summer camping trips
- Check out Simba's new cooling body pillow
T3 Keeping Cool Month Week 3: Advanced cooling
Week three of Keeping Cool Month is focused on advanced cooling. Think portable air conditioners, AC controllers and smart thermostats. If you’re into smart home news, there will be plenty of big names and clever products coming your way, so this is definitely the week for you.
- EcoFlow Wave 2 review: portable pleasure at a premium price
- Why you need a smart thermostat for indoor cooling
- Emma Luxe Cooling mattress review: super soft and breathable for summer
- This smart AC controller is a must if your air conditioner is lacking
- This mattress is better than aircon at keeping me cool at night
- How to clean your portable AC unit
- The best (and worst) places to put your portable air conditioner
- Fans vs AC: which should you pick?
- This portable air conditioner is the one you should buy this summer
- Is your PlayStation overheating? Then you need this device
T3 Keeping Cool Month Week 4: Entertainment cooling
To finish off Keeping Cool Month in style, we’re focusing on entertainment cooling. Whether you’re hosting a picnic in the park or having guests over for a garden party, we’ll be giving you all our favourite tips and tricks for entertaining in the heat. There’s something for the whole family this week, including the best water guns for the kids, the best wine coolers for the adults and the best ice cream makers for, well, everyone!
- Entertain your guests with these 6 cooling products
- 6 unusual ways to use your ice cream maker
- How to turn your hot tub into a cool tub
- Keep your drinks cold with these 8 wine, beer and cocktail coolers
- 5 tips to keep your kids cool (and entertained!) this summer
- 8 cooling pyjamas and nightwear for better sleep in the heat
To stay up-to-date with Keeping Cool Month, make sure to look out for the T3 Keeping Cool badge on upcoming articles and check out T3’s Cooling vertical. We’ll also be updating this page every day with our latest articles so make sure to keep it bookmarked.
