Dreamland Antibacterial Underblanket - Single

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If you're new to heated blankets, there are two main designs you should know about. Under blankets are like heated mattress toppers, attaching to your bed to give you warmth. Over blankets, on the other hand, are closer to throws; you can curl up on the sofa, pop them in your duvet cover or lie under them at night for a more versatile heater. Which is right for you depends on where you tend to feel the chill the most. Whilst electric blankets are designed to create a warm and cosy environment when getting into bed, they are not recommended for overnight use and should be turned off when getting into bed or set on a timer to turn off within a short while. 'Make sure to also use your electric blanket as the top layer, above any other blankets or duvets and do not lie or sit on it,' Hayley Thistleton at SleepSeeker explains. Also consider heat zones – this tends to come down to size, with double blankets and beyond boasting left and right zones so couples can set their own preferences. Dual control will help limit any sleep disruption too, giving the ability of warming one side of the blanket. Are electric blankets safe to use overnight?

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Look for electric blankets with auto shut-off timers, so they can’t be left running for too long. And, helpfully, machine-washable ones will make life easier all round. Renowned for their comfortable beds, Dreamland have been keeping us warm and cosy for over 50 years, having developed a range of luxurious heated underblankets, throws and bedcovers with built-in Intelliheat technology. Their aim is to give every happy customer a lifetime of peaceful dreamy nights and relaxed, restful days – no matter what the wintry weather can throw at us.One solution is an old school electric blanket. Except there’s nothing old school about the tech being used to heat electric blankets these days. New electric blankets have all kinds of features, such as dual controls, targeted areas for warming, and multiple heat settings. And all for just a fraction of the price of blasting the central heating all night. Tip: Preheat it on a low heat in advance, rather than blasting it on a high heat before you get into bed – this way you won’t use so much power. There’s just one control for the Anti-Bacterial Heated Underblanket, so both bed occupants need to enjoy the same level of warmth. Fortunately, there’s a good deal of flexibility and there are four temperatures to choose from rather than the average three. Two buttons control the blanket: one for on and off, with the other for cycling through the levels, shown on the LED display. For example, a power of 100W is most common for an electric blanket. To calculate the running costs, the experts at Sleepseeker suggest the following formula:

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This, of course, is the most crucial question as the price of energy soars and the general cost of living increases. The cost of running an electric blanket varies, depending on which heat setting you use (some blankets have up to nine different heat settings). Dreamland’s Anti-Bacterial Heated Underblanket is pleasantly easy to fit – not only does it only have three elasticated straps to contend with, but they also help the blanket to fit securely to the mattress. As well as considering the type of blanket you’d like, there are plenty of features to consider too. If you share your bed, stave off arguments and get the conditions right for both of you by looking for a blanket with multiple heat zones and dual control, so you can each choose how warm you’d like it – dreamy! You should wash your electric blanket approximately every few weeks to once a month, or whenever the blanket gets dirty.

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To make your bed the snuggly haven you deserve this winter, there’s one bit of bedding you should invest in: an electric blanket. Lastly, look out for auto shut-off safety features – this will give you much-needed peace of mind and some even have a selection of timers so you can choose how long you’d like it to be on for. An electric blanket plugs into the mains and warms up via heating elements within the fabric itself. Most electric blankets are actually “toppers” or under blankets, which mean you secure them on top of your mattress and lie on them. They fix onto the mattress with corner straps or elasticated skirting. The heat is managed by a remote control that’s attached to the blanket. This can usually be detached so you can put the blanket in the washing machine. Also available are electric throws to wrap around yourself on the sofa. Are electric blankets safe to use?