‘My£9 handheld fan is a staple in my handbag during the heatwave and on holiday'
If you're struggling to keep cool during the heatwave then these easy to use handheld fans are the perfect accessory to keep in your bag – they're even ideal for travelling with
The sunny weather is all well and good, but when you feel like you can't escape the heat it can end up spoiling your day. Whether you're preparing for a holiday abroad or just trying to endure the UK's current heatwave, there's one thing that I make sure I always have in my handbag in the summer; the Warmco Mini Portable Handheld Fan.
Priced at £17.99 for a pack of two – which equates to less than £9 per fan – these handy compact fans have become a must-have in my bag, and have served me well everywhere from the UK to Dubai and Arizona. They might be small, but they're powerful enough to keep me cool even in temperatures as high as 38 degrees, and are so easy to use.
The Warmco Mini Portable Handheld Fan duo comes in both pink and navy, and are the perfect size to fit in the palm of your hand or even into a clutch bag with ease. As well as being handheld, each fan comes with a stand that lets you prop it up on your desk or bedside table so you can keep cool whilst working or trying to sleep.
There's no need for batteries, as they charge up via USB, so you never need to worry about them cutting out whilst out and about. The battery life of them allows for between three and eight hours of continuous use depending on which speed setting you choose.
I was worried they'd be super loud and obnoxious to use, but they're incredibly quiet even when at full speed, so you can use them on planes and trains or in public without feeling self conscious. Although the Warmco Mini Portable Handheld Fan is perfect for keeping cool during the summer heat, I also found a great use for it year round; drying your makeup setting spray.
Once you've spritzed it on, simply turn the fan on and use it to dry down the setting spray without frantically fanning your hands up and down. It's also handy for helping things like lash glue or fake tan to dry down more quickly.
If you prefer a bladeless model, this Wendry Portable Handheld Cooling Bladeless Fan is £12.49 with three speed settings and a stand to turn it into a desk fan. For something even more tiny, Dunelm's Status Dual Position Handheld Folding Fan measures just three inches and folds up into two standing positions, costing just £3.
However I'm not the only one who loves the Warmco Mini Portable Handheld Fan. Other Amazon reviews say: 'Great little fans, not too big, quiet and charge relatively quickly and seem to be lasting well. Stand is a handy plus and seem to be decent quality.'
Another agreed: 'Handy portable and desk fan with different speed settings. Only just had them so cannot yet verify about recharging them. Good value for money and seem quite sturdy, they are also reasonably quiet too so handy for travelling.'
Some found some issues, writing: 'These fans are a great size and provide a nice bit of cool air on a hot day. But the power button turns on too easily. Every time I opened my backpack, the fan was on, cooling the inside of my bag. The button needs to be reconfigured so it can't do that.'
However other reviewers loved them, saying: 'Shocked at how good these two are. Very powerful! Great for the price. Would recommend! Bought for holidays. The stand is great to put it on table at the restaurant.'
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