Forget paying Shark prices, this £12 John Lewis fan is what I'm using to stay cool in this hot weather

Despite this week's record-breaking temperatures, I'm keeping my cool on the go thanks to John Lewis restocking their iconic sell-out handheld fan. 

Figuring out how to cool down rooms is one thing, but keeping yourself cool while going about your everyday business on the go is a completely different struggle, which is why the affordable John Lewis handheld fan has become a cult buy for the past three summers. 

When it comes to keeping cool in the summer, these handheld fans are just the ticket. I was overjoyed when John Lewis' iconic handheld fan was back in stock, and in new on-trend colourways to match every summer outfit. I just had to spread the word before they sell out again (and they will)...

Back in stock: Iconic John Lewis handheld fan 

The revered ANYDAY handheld and foldable desk fan has sold out in record time for the past two years and has been on many people's wishlists ever since. 

While the Shark Chill Pill fan is the dream, this compact, practical fan retails at just £12. The compact yet powerful fan comes in White, Hot Pink, Lilac and Teal – the Lake Blue has already sold out.

Why not try an expert fan hack to feel cooler and get even more relief instantly? 

It's fair to say customers were extremely happy about the restock news, if not somewhat worried about the PSA, with one user saying, "Sshhhhh - stop telling everyone about these beauties. They’re going to sell out, again." 

Another user boasted about the fan's versatility, they commented, "The best! Mine have seen me through holidays, and summer with a newborn, and I took it to the hospital with me in my baby bag! The best fan." 

Not only is the fan a perfect way to keep a bedroom cool by having it folded down on the bedside table, but it's also great for those going through menopause and experiencing hot flushes at a moment's notice. 

The rechargeable fan has three-speed settings while being surprisingly quiet too, so there's no worry of bothering any of your coworkers or easily irritable family members. 

You can purchase the fans right now on the John Lewis site and have one delivered to your home the next day, or pick one up when you pop to your local Waitrose to do the shopping. 

We'd recommend you act fast; they didn't stick around very long the last time they were available, and if the forecast is anything to go by, you'll need the cooling relief over the next few weeks at least.

If these stylish options sell out, we can also recommend the top 4-rated handheld fans on Amazon, which our Editor tested during the last heatwave.

Alternative handheld fans on Amazon