Remote work is great — until a heatwave turns your office into a sauna. Without the central air conditioning of open-plan offices, staying focused at 35°C is a real challenge. Here are 5 simple tips (and the lightweight gear that truly makes a difference) to get through the summer without melting in front of your screen.
1. Close everything in the morning, air out at night
Shutters and curtains closed from sunrise, windows wide open at night and early in the morning. It's free and can lower the room temperature by 3 to 4°C.
2. Cool YOUR workstation, not the whole house
There's no need to air-condition 60 m² when you only occupy 2 m². A portable misting fan on your desk combines moving air with a fine water mist for a real drop in perceived temperature — up to -5°C, silently (30 dB).
3. Keep your hands free for typing
A classic desk fan forces you to stay in its direct path. The bladeless neck fan follows you everywhere: coffee breaks, standing calls, lunch on the terrace. Silent and bladeless (zero hair caught).
4. Cool the right points on your body
No need to lower the temperature of the entire room: cooling the neck is enough to feel an overall coolness. The PCM cooling neck ring lasts 1 to 3 hours, without electricity — ideal during a long video call.
5. Hydrate (really)
Take a sip every 20 minutes, even if you're not thirsty. Keep a bottle within reach and alternate with fresh water. Mild dehydration is the leading cause of decreased concentration in summer.
In summary
Target cooling (your workstation, your body) rather than the whole room: it's more effective and much cheaper than a portable air conditioner. 👉 Discover our Summer 2026 Anti-Heat collection and get 15% off with code ETE2026. Free delivery in France & Belgium, 30-day money-back guarantee.