Sticking your bedding in the freezer, taking a warm shower and avoiding the oven when cooking are some on the ways that penny pinching Brits can keep cool this summer on the cheap.

The frugal team at PromotionalCodes.org.uk have compiled an easy, cost-effective list of ways that the public can stop themselves from sweltering this summer, without resorting to turning on the air-con.

There are many basic but reliable ways to help stay cool, such as spraying deodorant on your neck to prevent sweat, creating your own fan and freezing a bottle of water overnight.

Other suggestions may seem counter-productive, but in fact are certified ways to keep away the heat, such as eating spicy curries and taking a warm shower.

Darren Williams, from Promotionalcodes.org.uk, said: “We love it when the sun comes out in Britain, but that doesn’t stop us from complaining about how uncomfortable the heat can be.

“Whacking on the air conditioning isn’t a luxury that everyone can afford to do, but luckily there are plenty of simple and cheap ways to make sure you don’t become overwhelmed by the sun this summer.

“All the suggestions our team have come up with cost next to nothing, meaning you won’t have to worry about paying heaps of cash to make sure that you feel ice cold on hot days.

“Some of the ideas on here may seem like strange ways to protect against the sun, but sometimes the best way to cool your body down is to heat it up a bit first.”

Here are eleven top tips for staying cool this summer by Promotionalcodes.org.uk:

Create your own fan -

It can take anything as basic as a sheet of paper or a thick piece of card folded into a hand fan to keep you cool. It’s also a great activity to gets your kids involved with, as they can create and design their own fans whilst you reap the benefits of using them to keep cool.

Freeze a bottle of water -

Freezing your water bottle gives you the ideal constant stream of ice cold water that’ll keep you cool throughout the day, not to mention it also makes a great icepack.

Keep your curtains closed -

Plain and simple, the more sunlight you let into your home the hotter it will be. If you’re happy to be a hermit for a day to stay cool, then make sure as little direct sunlight fills your home as possible.

Wear layers -

Ever decided to wear a jumper only to find out it’s scorching weather once you’ve left the house?

If so this one’s for you, as wearing multiple thin layers means that throughout the day you can add or take away clothes depending on the changing temperatures, keeping you as cool or warm as you need to be.

Take a warm shower -

This may sound counter-productive but in truth so is a cold shower, as your body will react to the drastic change in temperature by preserving heat.

Taking a mildly warm shower is the perfect antidote, as this gradually lowers your bodies’ temperature, making you feel cooler for longer.

Eat spicy foods -

Another crazy sounding suggestion but believe us its true. Eating spicy foods such as hot curries and chillies makes you sweat, which means your body will begin to cool itself quicker.

Stick your bedding in the freezer for a couple of minutes -

Placing your sheets and pillow cases in the freezer for a few minutes before going to bed is the perfect antidote to an uncomfortably hot night sleep. Make sure you put it in a plastic bag first though if you don’t want your bedding smelling of food.

Avoid the oven -

Turning on your oven or stove during a sweltering day is asking for trouble, as the last thing you need is more heat in the house. Try preparing foods from the fridge to keep cool, like salads or sandwiches.

Homemade ice lollies -

Easy, fun and a great way to keep your kids occupied during the summer holidays, creating different flavoured ice pops is a terrific way to provide a quick burst of coolness on a hot day.

Deodorant on your neck to stop you sweating -

Besides keeping your arms cool and free of body odours, a quick spray of deodorant on the back of your neck will prevent your hair from sticking to your neck and keep you cool during high temperature days.

Create a fan circulation -

Fans don’t create cold air, but having a few set up in your home will help to circulate the air in your house. This helps you to feel cooler as you begin to sweat less, so the more fans you can have in your home the better.