The blanket has three heat settings and warms up in just five minutes, and can be kept on all night. This summer season, integrative psychotherapist and sleep specialist Ruth Anne Adams, Slumberdown’s resident sleep and wellbeing ambassador, is helping the nation learn how to get a good night’s sleep. With 9 temperature options, 4 timer settings and body and foot warmth controls, it’s the perfect way to find exactly the right temperature for you and your partner. Another cheap option is a hot water bottle - though never use it at the same time as an electric blanket.

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Upwards of 16 million Brits are struck down by hay fever each year, with millions more of us experiencing seasonal sneezing, wheezing and coughing while we sleep.you can get around three hours of heat from a hot water bottle and you'll be paying only for boiling the kettle. You should always follow the instructions when using an electric blanket, and never use one for infants or anyone with a pacemaker. It's worth noting that an electric blanket sits on top of a mattress and underneath you, while a heated blanket or throw is one you can wrap around you.

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And notes that the blanket has three settings so that "you can achieve the perfect temperature for your cost cocoon to curl up in". Popping your kettle on will cost around 9p per five minutes of use, though again it's an average and depends on the model you have and how you use it. Of course, every extra hour you use it increases this cost, and the exact cost will depend on your energy tariff. Slumbertown, which makes the blanket, claims that the device cost from as little as "1p per night" to run. It continues: "Conveniently, it's machine washable and has low energy consumption with auto shut off, giving you peace of mind.Our luxury, quilted fleeced electric blanket will keep you blissfully warm and cosy all through the night. Our double, King and Super king sizes come with 2 controls so you and your partner can tailor your warmth and comfort, enjoying a snug and cosy night’s sleep. We've asked the company how they calculated the savings and how much power the blanket uses and will update when we hear back.