by Fern Shaw | May 27, 2012
Are you dehydrated?
A massive 96% of UK office workers are reported to be dehydrated. A mere 2% drop in hydration can lead to a 20% drop in concentration.
Staying hydrated is crucial for maintaining your physical and mental well being. A simple way of determining your hydration status is by looking at the colour of your urine and comparing it with the colour chart on the left.
When you are drinking enough water your body is in balance and your urine will be a pale straw yellow colour (hydrated).
When you have not drank enough water your kidneys try to save as much water as they can and cause your urine to be darker in colour (Dehydrated).
Below are just some of the effects of dehydration:
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Painful urination
Thankfully, regaining hydration is simple. One or two cups of water will quickly give the body the water it needs and help you maintain a healthy and active life.
Why not download our PDF and enable yourself to put a chart up in your toilets to help your staff stay hydrated – Download the pdf here.
by Fern Shaw | Aug 19, 2026 | instant tap, water boiler, water cooler, Water Coolers
Let’s fact check here for a moment. This is a blog page. The running (aha) theme is about all things water.
There are heaps of information about the supply of water and how we deliver said water to you, dear, valued customer, through the provision of our spankingly smart range of:
Bottled Water Coolers
Mains Fed Water Coolers
Water Boilers
Hotel and Catering Solutions
Water for Schools
Water Fountains
Instant Taps
It also helps to keep ourselves informed about the importance of drinking water, how to avoid becoming dehydrated (which occurs more often and easily than one might think), what to drink and how often to drink it. In general, it’s all about keeping yourself healthily hydrated.
But the one question we may not have yet asked is: What makes you thirsty?
Is it the popcorn?
You may belong to the heavily salted popcorn clan. When you go to the pictures, it’s not officially an occasion unless you have a bucket of very over-salted popcorn. Then your tongue swells up and you feel like you’ve been eating dry desert sand. At which point, you may wonder why on earth you’re so thirsty.
Hmm. Mystery solved.
Is it the fizzy stuff?
Perhaps you’re more of a spend all day in warm weather, keep active, run from place to place, perspire like mad and wait until the last possible moment before having a drink sort of person.
By the time you’re absolutely parched, you reach for a fizzy drink and guzzle it down. Unfortunately, a sugary drink isn’t necessarily the answer to your thirst and you may soon find yourself reaching for another one.
Is it the takeaway?
Or maybe fast food is the culprit. Chips, kebabs, sausage rolls (to name a few) leading to the inevitable:
“Why am I so thirsty?”
It turns out that might not be quite the mystery you thought it was.
So, what’s your thirst tipping point?
Whatever yours is, it’s worth remembering that some of our thirst can be self-imposed.
Us humanoids. We can be rather silly beings, can’t we?
Perhaps the answer is simply to drink water regularly throughout the day rather than waiting until your mouth feels like the Sahara. Your mind, body and soul will thank you for it.
by Fern Shaw | Jul 17, 2026 | water cooler, Water Coolers
There are some celebrations that need little explanation and the recent World Ice Cream Day is one of them.
Ice cream has a surprisingly long history. Thousands of years ago, people in ancient Persia were enjoying snow mixed with fruit syrup to cool down, while centuries later frozen dairy desserts began taking shape in China before early versions of modern ice cream appeared in Italy. Fast forward a few hundred years and it’s become one of the UK’s favourite ways to make the most of the sunshine.
It’s fair to say we Britons love our ice cream.
Whether you’re all about a classic vanilla cone, can’t resist rich chocolate, fancy the nutty flavour of pistachio or reach straight for a fruity lolly, there’s something for everyone. In fact, it’s estimated that around twelve ice creams are sold every second during a typical British summer. That’s a lot of brain freeze!
When it comes to favourites, familiar names such as the Magnum, Cornetto, 99, Feast and Solero have all earned their place in our stomachs (and freezers). Everyone has their go-to and family trips to the seaside have probably sparked more than a few friendly debates over which one deserves top spot.
Of course, as enjoyable as ice cream is on a warm day, don’t forget about the drink that’s with you all day long – water. A refreshing glass of chilled water helps keep you hydrated, especially during warmer weather when it’s easy to lose more fluid than you realise.
Now, much as we’d love to help, we can’t recommend using an AquAid water cooler to dispense ice cream. Tempting though the idea of unlimited Mr Whippy on tap may be, we suspect our engineers would have a thing or two to say about it. What we can recommend is using an AquAid water cooler which dispenses refreshing chilled drinking water in seconds. Whether the weather is pleasantly warm or absolutely hot, hot, hot, there’s nothing quite like a cool drink to help you stay refreshed.
So, however you’re marking World Ice Cream Day, enjoy your favourite flavour, keep a bottle of water close by and make the most of the summer while it lasts.
Sources: Days of the Year Unilever
by Fern Shaw | Jul 13, 2026 | water cooler, Water Coolers
Eating well and staying hydrated tend to go hand in hand. This series looks at everyday foods with high water content or strong nutritional value – simple choices that support a healthier routine with minimal prep or fuss. While fresh fruit can contribute to overall fluid intake, it works best alongside consistent access to drinking water, whether that’s from a water cooler wherever your location or regular trips to your Instant Tap. Healthy food and good hydration are straightforward habits – and often the easiest ones to maintain.
Strawberries have a habit of appearing just when many of us start spending more time outdoors. They’re the summer fruit associated with the British tennis event but they’re just as enjoyable at breakfast, packed into a lunchbox or as a light afternoon snack.
Made up of around 90% water, strawberries are naturally refreshing while also providing vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants. They’re relatively modest in sugar compared with many processed snacks, making them a satisfying choice when you’re looking for something sweet without reaching for biscuits or confectionery.
More Than Just a Bowl of Strawberries
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying strawberries exactly as they are but they’re surprisingly versatile too. Try adding them to yoghurt, porridge, or a green salad, blending them into a homemade strawberry juice, or freezing them into refreshing iced lollies. However you enjoy them, they’re a straightforward way to add a little more fruit to your day.
Some people also like to slice a few strawberries into a jug or bottle of drinking water. It adds a subtle hint of flavour without relying on sugary drinks and can make it a little easier to reach for another glass.
A Refreshing Partnership
Although strawberries contain plenty of water, fruit can only contribute so much to your daily hydration. The real foundation is still regular drinking water throughout the day.
Think of strawberries as the perfect companion rather than the main event. A handful of fresh berries alongside a glass of water is a simple, refreshing combination that’s easy to enjoy throughout the day.
by Fern Shaw | Jul 6, 2026 | water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
If you’ve ever watched a game of tennis, you’ll know that calling advantage means you’re just one point away from winning the game.
When it comes to workplace hydration, installing an AquAid Water Cooler is a bit like that. It’s a simple decision that brings a whole host of advantages to your business, your staff and your visitors.
Advantage: Choice
Every workplace is different, which is why we offer a wide range of hydration solutions. Whether you’re looking for a bottled water dispenser, mains fed water coolers or affordable water fountains, we’ll help you find the right fit for your space and your team’s needs.
Advantage: Local Service
With 23 branches across the UK, there’s an AquAid team nearby to provide friendly, reliable local service backed by the strength of a national company. It’s the best of both worlds.
Advantage: Experience
We’ve spent 28 years helping businesses stay hydrated and now support more than 40,000 customers nationwide. From small offices to large organisations, we’ve built our reputation on dependable products and exceptional customer service.
Advantage: Hassle-Free Hydration
When you become an AquAid customer, keeping everyone hydrated couldn’t be easier.
- Free on-site surveys to recommend the right solution.
- Scheduled servicing and sanitisation, so you don’t have to remember.
- Simple, centralised billing, even across multiple locations.
- Reliable support from your local AquAid branch.
It’s hydration without the headaches.
Advantage: Wherever People Gather
Water coolers aren’t just for offices. They’re equally at home in tennis clubs, sports clubs, golf driving ranges, leisure facilities, gyms, schools and community venues – anywhere people need easy access to refreshing drinking water.
Advantage: Making a Difference
Choosing AquAid benefits more than just your organisation. Every bottle of water purchased and every mainsfed water dispenser installed helps support the charitable projects we fund, creating access to safe water for thousands of communities.
Game, Set and Match
Whether you’re looking to improve workplace wellbeing, create a better experience for customers and visitors or simply provide convenient access to refreshing drinking water, installing an AquAid Water Cooler is an advantage that’s hard to beat.
