{"id":504,"date":"2018-09-20T20:55:52","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T20:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/?p=504"},"modified":"2018-09-24T20:35:32","modified_gmt":"2018-09-24T20:35:32","slug":"how-to-use-electric-blanket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/how-to-use-electric-blanket\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Electric Blanket"},"content":{"rendered":"

Electric blankets<\/a> are easy to use even if you\u2019ve never had one before. Just plug it in, switch it on, set your preferred temperature and that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n

Of course there\u2019s a bit more to it than that. For example, do you sleep on it or cover yourself with it? Can you leave it on all night? Can you throw it in the washer?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll answer all those questions in this article. But first, a quick primer on how electric blankets work.<\/p>\n

How do electric blankets work?<\/h2>\n

An electric blanket looks pretty normal on the outside except for the cable running out of it. It\u2019s soft, cozy and uses the same materials used in normal blankets such as fleece and cotton.<\/p>\n

Within the soft fabric however, things look much different. There is a network of insulated wires all around the blanket.<\/p>\n

When you plug in the blanket, these wires heat up as electricity passes through them. This heat then transfers to the surrounding fabric which in turn warms up the bed.<\/p>\n

Most electric blankets offer at least 3 heat settings: low<\/em>, medium<\/em> and high<\/em>. Others come with a thermostat that you can use to set a specific temperature.<\/p>\n

Queen and King Size electric blankets often have dual controls, meaning you can control the temperature of each side of the bed separately.<\/p>\n

Most electric blankets also come with a safety feature that automatically cuts electric current after a certain amount of time or when a certain temperature has been exceeded.<\/p>\n

Others come with a timer that lets you set how long the electric blanket will stay on. This is handy if you don\u2019t want it to stay on all night.<\/p>\n

Setting up an electric blanket<\/h2>\n

First make sure that your bed is near a power outlet. Do this before you even order the blanket. Also check the cord length and make sure it will reach the nearest socket.<\/p>\n

When you receive the blanket read the user manual for safety and usage instructions.<\/p>\n

If you bought an overblanket, it\u2019s supposed to go on top of you. You cover yourself with it like a normal duvet.<\/p>\n

If you bought an underblanket, it goes on top of the mattress under a sheet. You sleep on it similar to a heated mattress pad.<\/p>\n

Once you place the blanket on the bed, plug it in. Then switch it on using a remote control or heat control unit.<\/p>\n

If the blanket has temperature settings, set your preferred temperature. If it\u2019s available, also set the timer.<\/p>\n

Most people prefer pre-warming the bed. 2 hours before bedtime, you switch on the blanket so that the bed is toasty and warm by the time you go to sleep. You can then switch it off. The blanket will retain that heat until morning.<\/p>\n

Electric blanket safety<\/h2>\n

Electric blankets are generally very safe. They operate at a very low voltage with minimal risk of electric shock or fire.<\/p>\n

Many also have built-in safety measures to prevent over-heating.<\/p>\n

Most of the safety responsibility lies with you. So here are some of the most important don\u2019ts<\/strong> when it comes to using an electric blanket.<\/p>\n