My 1 cent an hour hack keeps me so warm that I haven’t turned on my heating in three years
Staying warm in the blisteringly cold weather we’ve had in Britain is all we’re aiming for now.
But it’s too expensive for most of us to have the heating on full blast this winter, costing an average of £1.68 per hour.
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Luckily, Mrs Hinch Fan has shared how she stays toasty on even the coldest nights with a smart purchase.
Mrs Hinch has a large following on social media thanks to her cleaning videos and they are so devoted that they have set up their own Facebook groups.
In the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, Anna Hughes shared tips with the group on how to stay warm all winter long.
She said: ‘Just a tip for anyone worried about bills and staying cold this winter, which is awful that we have to think about that at all.
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“I’ve been using a heated blanket for the past three years. Mine is washable and keeps me warm. It even has a timer, although I don’t use it when I sleep.”
The woman said she had used it for the past three years, which meant she didn’t have to turn on the heat to stay warm.
Anna added: “I use it a few hours before I go to bed and then put it in my bed as I get ready to go to sleep and it warms it up so well.
“According to the blanket manufacturers, it costs about 1 cent an hour to run, which is so cheap and I love it so much.
“I thought I’d share in case anyone else is looking for a way to stay warm. I don’t use the heater when I get home from work now.”
When using a heated blanket, it is important not to overheat it as it can overheat with prolonged use periods of time.
You should also remember to turn them off and unplug them when not in use, and not to leave the timer on when you leave the house.
If you want to grab yourself a heated blanket, you’re in luck.
B&M has reduced the price of its electric blanket from £25 to £15.
This winter warmer costs just 2p an hour and is expected to fly off the shelves as Brits look to save some pounds this winter.
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Real estate expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the cold from outside to enter your home, this is due to small openings that can let air in, so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth because it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another part of your home where heat can be lost and make your home feel cold,” he continued. “On cold days you may notice that your floor is not pleasant to walk on because your feet are freezing.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have carpet. This will provide a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, attic space, crawl spaces and under floorboards.
“Loose insulation is great for this, and it is a more affordable form of insulation, with a large bag being picked up for around £30,” explains Joshua.
4. Keep your interior doors closed
“Household members often congregate in one room in the evening, which is usually the kitchen or living room,” says Joshua.
“This means you only need to heat a small part 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 mailboxes as these can let in cold air if they are not properly secured.
One person wrote: “I bought three during the Black Friday sale last year and I no longer use heating during the day, they are great.”
Another commented: “I love my heated blanket, it keeps my cats warm too.”
“I bought mine at Curry’s but I’ve seen them everywhere this year,” wrote a third.
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