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Now that winter’s properly settled in and the evenings feel freezing before it’s even 4pm, everyone’s looking for ways to stay warm without whacking the heating on (thanks, rising energy costs).
One thing that keeps popping up on shoppers’ must-have lists is the Silentnight Winter Warmer Heated Pad, which plenty of people say is helping them stay cosy for next to nothing.
Silentnight Winter Warmer Heated Pad
The Winter Warmer Heated Pad from Silentnight delivers direct heat to wherever you need it most, from your back and shoulders to your stomach, waist or legs. It comes with three heat settings so you can pick the level that suits you, and its 40 x 60cm size gives plenty of coverage. The pad is covered in soft fleece with a stain-resistant finish and can go straight in the washing machine when it needs a refresh. It costs just 1p an hour to run, making it a cheap way to stay warm, and it comes with a three-year guarantee.
Throws and blankets don’t quite cut it in sub-zero temperatures and this pad has quietly become a bit of a winter lifesaver.
You just put it wherever you need heat the most – across your back after a long day, over stiff shoulders, wrapped around cold legs, or even across your stomach when everything feels tense.
At around 40 by 60cm it’s a decent size, so it actually covers the area instead of having you shuffle it around every two minutes. And a lot of people are even using it in place of their old hot water bottle.
It comes with three heat settings, so you can pick the level of warmth you need, whether it’s a slow, steady heat or something stronger on really cold evenings.
It’s super snuggly too as the cover is made from soft fleece (the sort that feels instantly comforting). And because winter often brings endless tea, snacks and accidental spills, it’s handy that the whole thing can just go straight into the washing machine when it needs freshening up!
One of the biggest selling points? How cheap it is to run. At around 1p an hour, you can basically stay warm all evening for less than the price of a biscuit. It’s perfect for working from home, an evening in front of the telly, or those cold mornings when you refuse to crawl out from under the duvet until absolutely necessary.
Silentnight have been doing the comfort thing for more than 75 years, so it’s no surprise they’ve thrown in a three-year guarantee too. And at just over 600g, the pad is light enough to carry from room to room like your own little portable heater.
For something so simple, it’s quickly becoming one of those winter essentials people can’t say they lived without.
‘Fabulous heat pad. It’s a good size to sit behind your back. Heats up quickly. It has 3 settings and I always use the hottest one. I’d recommend this product,’ said a review from a user named James Lowry.
‘I have problems with my knees and my neck so at night when I’m relaxing this helps with the pain in my knees and neck,’ said a review from a shopper called Bidge.
And a glowing review from a user called Fraser Reid said: ‘Ideal for my bad back. It has plenty of settings and can be set to suit your own comfort levels.’
Warm, cosy, cheap to run, and surprisingly good at easing everyday aches – no wonder shoppers are snapping it up!
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