Any risk posed by electric blankets tends to come from disreputable online sellers, or old blankets that have become worn and unsafe. Though we found it slow to heat in our tests and not quite as powerful as some of our other picks, the heat distribution was fairly even and the blanket itself felt soft and plush. Emma Seymour (she/her) is a senior product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018.

If you want to keep warm in bed without shelling out for an electric blanket, a cheaper option is a hot water bottle. Comfortable Puff: Made with extra thin microfiber, this floral comforter set offers a cloud-like puffiess that can also withstand. While testing, we found big differences in how quickly and evenly electric blankets and heated throws heat up, how much energy they use and how quickly they change temperature when you make an adjustment. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Blankets that offer longer periods of heat can be used overnight, and we recommend unplugging them when not in use.Ultra-Breathable: This lightweight and airy jacquard muslin cotton blanket offers exceptional breathability and moisture absorption, providing you with sweat-free comfort all year round. Testers also noted that they liked how Sunbeam's blankets didn't feel as bulky as other blankets they've owned. Whether you’re cozying up on the couch watching a movie or crawling into bed, it's hard to beat the heat an electric blanket can offer on a freezing cold night.

For electric blankets, we also assess how easy each one is to attach to a mattress and how comfortable each one is to lie on under a fitted sheet. Grace Wu (she/her) is a product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she evaluates fabric-based products using specialized equipment and consumer tester data. Avoid high heat as it can damage the wiring, choose a low heat setting on the dryer or dry the blanket on a rack away from radiators or heaters.We also found the controller buttons easy to use and love that there’s a one-hour preheat option so you can warm up your bed before jumping in. See how the running costs of an electric blanket compare to the cost of boiling your kettle for a hot water bottle in: Hot water bottle or electric blanket, what's best and cheapest for keeping you warm in bed. However, with all those wires, you may wonder if it’s even safe to wash an electric blanket and if so, how to do it.