The 'life hack' that will keep your bottled water cool in a heatwave

As the UK has experienced the hottest day of the year so far, many Brits have tried to find ways to keep themselves cool and hydrated. With temperatures well above 30C in parts of the UK, staying cool is crucial but it's not always easy.

You might have tried every trick in the book to stay cool from electric fans to keeping curtains closed or even investing in air conditioning but there's one simple item that could be useful. Staying hydrated is important in the heat, but there's nothing worse than warm water. To keep the contents of your water bottle cool, there's a simple item you'll be glad you bought.

Many ice cube trays create square shapes which won't fit into a water bottle. Instead, an ice cube tray that creates ice in a stick shape can easily fit it into your water bottle.

On TikTok, some people have showed the ice cube trays in action, showing their convenience and effectiveness. The revolutionary items might not be one you've purchased yet but they could be a major help in hot weather.

One person commented: "Thanks for the life hack".

Buying the tray will mean you can keep your water cold without having to freeze it overnight.

You can also fill your ice trays with juice or fruit of what you like, such as water, coffee, juice, or tea depending on what drink you are having.

According to The Kitchen Pursuits, you should not put your water bottle in the freezer.

It says: "Water has a unique property: it expands when it freezes. This is because the water molecules arrange themselves into a crystalline structure, which takes up more space than liquid water.

"This expansion can exert significant pressure on the container holding the water, leading to damage."

By purchasing ice cube trays designed for water bottles, you'll have a convenient and quick way to keep your water cool without risking damaging the container.