'Good value' portable neck fan is shoppers' 'favourite purchase' for heatwave

Staying cool during a scorching UK summer isn't always straightforward, particularly when temperatures soar beyond 30 degrees. Switching on a fan is an excellent method to maintain a pleasant room temperature, but savvy buyers have discovered a clever trick to remain comfortable whilst on the go.

The Morelax Portable Neck Fan might sound unusual, yet this ingenious gadget has accumulated outstanding reviews from Amazon customers, with numerous people amazed by its effectiveness. Currently discounted with prices beginning at £14.99, this practical device is essentially a fan that rests around the neck, delivering cool air and chilling the body.

Enabling users to remain hands-free, they can move about completing activities such as housework, gardening, or popping to the shops, without fretting about becoming overheated and clammy, reports the Express. Beyond summer use, buyers say it's brilliant for those experiencing hot flushes.

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One satisfied customer commented: "Absolutely love it! So much so I bought two so I always have one fully charged. Experiencing heat surges in late perimenopause is tough going but this is making them so much more manageable. Click it on as soon as I feel a surge coming and it greatly reduces the severity. Well worth the money. Wouldn't be without it during this phase."

The fan arrives in three shades - green, pink and white, and features three wind speed settings. Battery duration spans 4 to 16 hours, depending on the selected speed, and purchasers praise it for being comfortable and silent.

Another delighted customer discovered respite from the scorching temperatures, writing: "What a great product! No longer am I overcome by a sweaty face when walking, cooking or doing pretty much any activity in the summer heat! It's so quiet that it doesn't disturb anyone else. It's lightweight, comfortable to wear, easy to charge and one of my favourite purchases already.... after two days! Good value for money and does what it says it will."

Meanwhile, someone else remarked: "This portable neck fan is a life saver. It's lightweight and comfortable, perfect for hot days in the UK as there is hardly any breeze. The fan has 3 speed settings, so you can adjust the airflow to your liking. The battery life is impressive, lasting for hours on a single charge. It's also quiet, so it won't disturb you with any jet noise. If you're looking for a convenient way to stay cool on the go, this portable neck fan is a must-have in this heatwave in the UK."

A third shopper added: "Wow what a difference an excellent product, well made and oh so much quieter. It cools me down very quickly and especially when I am having hot flushes."

Boots also carries a neck fan specially crafted for the menopause - the Menopause & Me Wearable Neck Fan costs £15.99 and buyers claim 'it keeps headaches and dizzy spells away'.

Alternatively, Debenhams have slashed the price of the N25 USB Outdoor Portable Neck Cooling Mini Fan to £19.99 in a 20% off promotion. One user found the Amazon neck fan to be a bit of a squeeze, stating 'it's good don't get me wrong but not big enough for round my neck it's not wide enough for me - no good if you have a wide neck.'

Yet another customer praised it as their current favourite, commenting: "Really happy with my neck fan best thing ever especially with the heatwave we have been having in the UK - it's comfortable to wear."