Temperatures across the UK are soaring and it seems we’re all prepping our homes and gardens both to take full advantage of the sun, and to help keep cool in the heat. John Lewis & Partners has revealed its hot weather essentials are flying off the shelves.
Everyone’s got the memo about the importance of drinking plenty of fluids, with an extra 20% of us investing in a metal water bottle to keep us refreshed in this heatwave.
The retailer told Good Housekeeping that its S’well crystal-effect bottle has been a bestseller. The style is exclusive to John Lewis & Partners, and like all S’well’s bottles, will keep your drink cold for up to 24 hours (or hot for 12).
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S'well Geode Rose Drinking Bottle, Pink/Multi, 500ml
Staying cool at home is at the forefront of everybody’s minds - especially during those balmy nights - with temperature balancing bedding seeing a 71% increase in units sold this year. Electric fan numbers are also up by 120% since 2018.
Shoppers are keen on reusable ice cubes too – handy for preventing your Pimms from becoming too diluted – as these too have seen a cool 40% rise in sales.
Unsurprisingly, we’re making the most of our gardens for socialising, as the number of barbecues and related accessories purchased has increased by a third this year, while deckchair sales have seen a 33% rise this week alone and paddling pool numbers are up 42%.
John Lewis & Partners Solstice Deckchair Sling, Multi
We’re also keen to ensure our lawns remain looking their best throughout the sunny season, snapping up over twice as many hoses, sprinklers and watering cans as we were just last week - while lawn mowers sales have grown by a whopping 400%.
John Lewis’ best-selling hot-weather products
John Lewis Deckchair Frame, FSC-Certified (Eucalyptus)
Bosch Rotak 34 R Rotary Hand-Propelled Electric Lawnmower
Summer Waves 8ft/2.4m Quick Set Pool
Burgon & Ball Watering Can, 5L, Cream
John Lewis & Partners 12 Inch Desk Fan
John Lewis & Partners Stainless Steel BBQ Tool Set in Case, 24 Pieces
John Lewis & Partners Specialist Synthetic Cool Night Mattress Protector
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Charley is former Homes Ecommerce Editor. During her time at Hearst UK, Charley wrote over 300 buying guides and reviews, getting her hands on as many new launches as possible to help you find the best products for your home.
