The daily temptation to switch on the central heating is back, with day and nighttime temperatures dropping to the single digits around the country. A more cost-effective way to keep warm is with a heated blanket, whether you’re watching Strictly on a Saturday evening or wrapping up under as many bedsheets as possible.
Right now, you can pick up a Slumberdown King Size Sleepy Nights Electric Blanket for £36.71, down from £144 at Debenhams. That’s a massive 75% off.
Complete with three heating settings, this blanket heats up quickly and Slumberdown says it can cost as little as 1p per hour to run. Its handy controller lets you set the temperature, then all you need to do is wait a few minutes for it to get up to heat.
The elastic straps make it easy to fit to any mattress up to 30cm in depth, and it comes with a re-sealable storage bag too. You can even remove the controller and stick the blanket in the washing machine, to keep it fresher for longer. It comes with BEAB approval, as well as a two-year guarantee.
The blanket has a decent average score of 4.1 out of 5 from 14 reviews at Debenhams. “Heats up quickly, perfect for winter and comes with three settings,” said one five-star review.
“Amazing value. Really cosy. Great price. Fast delivery,” said another. “Nice blanket,” added a third five-star review. “Warm and big enough.”
However, have complained that the wattage isn’t high enough for their needs, however. “Although the controller has 3 settings, the highest is required to obtain adequate heating, which quickly dissipates because of the low wattage,” said one review. Another complained that the return process was “fiddly”.
If you’re interested in a more premium option, check out the Hunker Down Scandi Sherpa Underblanket at £124.99 from Dreamland. Alternatively, another bargain price is available at Wowcher, with this £29.99 option reduced from £69.99.
For 75% savings, the Slumberdown King Size Sleepy Nights Electric Blanket is nevertheless an easy recommendation if you’re looking to stay warm this winter without breaking the bank.