Electric blanket

Andi66

I need a electric blanket or throw for me on the sofa, would it be labelled as electric blanket or something else.
Not for the bed. I have copd and joint hypermobility so want to keep warm without having the heating on

woodbine

It sounds like you need a heated throw.

Andi66

Thank you

Ada

@Andi66 I sleep on my small sofa. It’s been freezing this week. I have three throws and my dressing gown over me. Pjs and x3 pairs socks. And gloves 🧤 let me know if you get a electric throw. X

Andi66

Will do, there a bit pricey though. Looked online

Ada

Andi66 said:

Will do, there a bit pricey though. Looked online

O I won’t look lol 

poppy123456

Andi66 said:

Will do, there a bit pricey though. Looked online

Prices start from £30 on Amazon. With free delivery.

WhatThe

I recommend an electric blanket on the back of the sofa for £20 sold by a budget supermarket - begins with L. You musn't sit on it. It must be secured in place and kept flat. They are very cheap to run per hour, pennies 

I tried a rechargeable cushion for the same price but it didn't work and I got a refund

Filling and tying a small cloth bag with rice and heating for a minute (or a bit longer) in the microwave works for an hour or two but be careful as the grains get hot. Wrap in a tea towel to insulate the bag. Replace the grains when they start to smell burnt.  

Ada

I do have a small cushion that’s heated in the microwave. It’s good for holding against pain when I can’t be bothered to use my tens machine. 
But neither keep me warm lol 

WhatThe

The first electric blanket I bought online from a widely advertised company heated up quickly but looks cheap and is uncomfortable - I could feel the wires running through it. It's now in the spare bedroom.

My second one cost less and is padded, comfortable and doesn't move around the mattress. Single sized for my double bed and almost as good as climbing into bed with a partner - the next best thing for me anyway lol

 (I use hot water bottles to keep warm on the sofa but my rice bag worked well too)

Jimm_Scope

We have 2 hot water bottles and lots of blankets. No electric blankets though, while I know they're good and relatively cheap I've always a worry of falling asleep and leaving it on for some reason.

WhatThe

Jimm, I gave them a wide berth until the big freeze last winter for safety reasons too. They had a bad press but have improved massively since they first came onto the market.

I use mine to preheat the bed on a low setting a couple of hours beforehand. Mine switches off after three hours and can be programmed to turn off after one hour or as many as required. It heats the duvet not just the mattress which came as quite a surprise to me 

Jimm_Scope

I thought it might be that it's a holdover from when they were unsafe. I imagine now if they were as unsafe as the stories say they wouldn't even be allowed to be sold!