The extreme “cooling hacks” Brits use to keep fresh on their commute

It’s the time of year when the days are getting longer and the temperatures warmer.

But better weather brings a few challenges, including how to stay fresh when everyone is frying.

Around 65% of Brits worry about looking sweaty when they arrive at work, according to new research for design and technology company Shark, and the problems don’t start there.

Nearly four in ten (39%) have had an embarrassing moment on the commute itself, including visibly sweating through clothes (46%) or feeling self-conscious about body odour (38%).

Some of the most extreme ways to avoid this included applying panty liners to the inside of armpits to stop telltale sweat patches (11%) and freezing hot water bottles to keep cool (13%).

More common commuter cooling hacks include taking off layers of clothing mid-journey (26%), standing near doors and windows in train carriages (also 26%), or carrying a sprayable bottle of water (22%).

Shark has teamed up with actor and comedian Henry Rowley for a series of sketches inspired by the nation’s sweatiest commuters.

The skits pit overheated Brits against the infuriatingly, fresh-faced Cool One, who has hacked the commute with Shark’s ChillPill 3-in-1 personal cooling device.

Henry said, “British commuters are genuinely a different breed in hot weather. The research is hilarious because it’s so painfully accurate.

“I loved bringing these commuter characters to life because we’ve all been that person who is in desperate need of a reliable and genuinely efficient source of cool air on public transport.”

ChillPill combines a high-speed portable fan, InstaChill cooling plate and ultra-fine misting technology to deliver instant cooling.

Favourite hacks to keep cool on the commute

1. Taking off layers of clothing mid-journey (26%)

2. Standing by the window between carriages or doors for maximum airflow (26%)

3. Carrying a spray bottle of water (22%)

4. Wearing strong perfume to mask the smell of stinky commuters (17%)

5. Carrying a damp towel or flannel (15%)

6. Carrying an oversized water bottle or hydration backpack (15%)

7. Avoiding taking certain transport routes because they’re hotter (14%)

8. Freezing a hot water bottle (13%)

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