“Might be too hot” – 12 products to keep cool at work

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With temperatures set to hit 35°C+ today, the UK is now in its 5th heatwave of the year.

In the iconic words of The Inbetweeners, "it is well hot"; in fact, "it might be too hot". Especially when you are trying to focus on your day-to-day work.

Although investing in an aircon unit feels very much worth it at the moment, you'd be lucky to find one in the UK. I certainly haven't been able to. So, I've spent the last five weeks finding other smart ways to keep cool and comfortable whilst I try to work.

From compact desk fans to breathable chairs, below you'll find everything you need to convert your home office space from an uncomfortable sweat box to a usable workspace.

So, if you’re not a fan of the heat or you just want to keep your cool in your team Zoom call, these are the best products on the market right now.

Selected by:
Owain Williams
Selected by:
Owain Williams

Ever since I was allocated my first desk as a business and marketing apprentice over a decade ago, I've had an obsession with making my workspace as productive and inspirational as possible. Over the past five weeks, I have developed a foolproof strategy for keeping cool and comfortable at work.

Owain Williams
B2B Editor, Website Builders & CRM

Owain has been building websites and online stores for his own and his client's businesses for over 8 years. Having taken on a role at TechRadar Pro in 2023, he now leads on all website builder and CRM content, spending his days researching, testing, and reviewing some of the best website building and CRM platforms on the market. He also has a passion for helping people get a great deal on website builders, delivering the best coupon and promo codes on the market. With an extensive background in business, Owain holds a BA(Hons) in Business and Marketing and has written for several leading publications including MarketingProfs, Website Builder Expert, Digital Doughnut, and NealSchaffer.com.

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