WITH winter here to stay we are all trying to find ways to keep warm without seeing our energy bills surge.
People have come up with all sorts of ways to stay toasty indoors without cranking on the heating – from using space heaters to mastering the art of layering.
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But shoppers have revealed they’ve found the perfect buy to keep warm this winter and they say it’s even better than a hot water bottle.
Happy customers who have purchased the Electric Heat Pad with Automatic Switch-Off from Amazon have been raving about the product.
The heating pad has six different heat settings to suit all your needs and can be placed on the sofa, chair, or bed to keep you warm.
Not only does it have six heat settings, it also has four timer settings so that you can get it to switch off automatically.
The heated pad is also machine washable so you can clean it up if you spill anything on it.
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Shoppers seemed to use it to either keep them warm or help with any pain – both admitted it worked excelllently.
Many claimed it was much better than a hot water bottle to keep them toasty as they don’t have to get up and boil the kettle again.
And priced at just £20 it’s too good of a deal not to pick up.
The product is a hit online earning the badge Amazon’s Choice for heated pads on their site and earning a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.
Thousands of happy customers took to the reviews to show much they rated it.
One person wrote: “Usable on couch, bed, easy to pack for travelling. Ideal alternative to hot water bottles as it doesn’t lose its heat.”
Another commented: “Brilliant product! Has several different heat settings and a timer! Very very nice product!”
“I only wish I’d bought this earlier. So far it’s excellent – temperature and timer controls work well, and it heats up fast.,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Was really impressed. So lovely and soft.”
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly,” he continued. “You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
“Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30,” Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
“Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room,” Joshua said.
“This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren’t secure.
“Great little body heater,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Love this little heater mat – costs very little to run and gives out great heat! Bought one for my daughter to keep her warm when working from home!”
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