Guide to buying the best electric blanket and heated throw

• Heats the surface of your bed.
• Covers the mattress up to the pillow area.
• Fixes to mattress with ties or elasticated straps.
• Available in a variety of fabrics, including polyester and cosy fleece.
• Needs covering with a bottom sheet for protection.

• Can be used like a normal blanket under your duvet.
• Can be placed inside your duvet cover.
• Helps you maintain a constant bed temperature during the night.
• Come in sizes to match bed dimensions.

• Covers the entire mattress, but there is no wiring underneath the pillow.
• Fitted by an elasticated skirt.
• Doesn't have to be switched on all the time, so can be used in the same way as a normal mattress protector.

• The most versatile electric blanket.
• Use to keep warm when laying on the sofa, or add an extra cosiness to your bed.
• Come in a variety of different patterns, materials and colours.
• Adds to your home décor so there's no need to hide away in the summer.

You choose when your blanket turns on and off without having to be there, or be awake to do it.

Most blankets will have variable heat settings that will generally range from 18 to 56 degrees.

Each side of a double blanket can be heated separately so couples can choose their own preferences.

All blankets in the UK will have this. The blanket automatically shuts off when it senses any overheating to keep you safe.

The sensors detect your body and room temperatures to adjust the heat of the blanket accordingly.

Some blankets have slightly higher temperature at the bottom to keep your toes toasty warm.

While not using central heating saves electricity, it can also cause damp in homes. In that case, getting a dehumidifier is a good idea as it removes excess water from the air. It can also help reduce mould, pollutants, and mildew.

When you cover a radiator with clothes, it has to work harder to reach the right temperature, wasting lots of valuable energy. Choose a heated clothes airer instead.

The easiest way to dry clothes is with a clothes airer. Easy to set up and hassle-free, they come in different shapes and sizes to suit your needs. All without drying up your pocket!

Coming in cushion style and wrap forms, these are useful if you want heat concentrated to a specific area of your body.

Electric blankets heat the bed, while portable space heaters make the entire room warm.

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