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Hot water bottles can be great for keeping you warm, whether it’s by warming up your bed in the winter, keeping you snug on the sofa while binge watching a series or on a camping holiday in the summer. Speaking of the incident that happened last April, Helen said: "I put it on the side of my leg while I was laying on the couch and it perished in the middle and went all over me. I can’t even explain the pain," Wales Online reports.

When it comes to temperature, everyone has a slightly different tolerance for heat on their skin. But a good rule of thumb is to ask yourself whether the temperature feels comfortable. If you’re tempted to remove the hot water bottle, then the water is too hot. When not in use, your hot water bottle should be completely drained of water and the stopper removed. A hot water bottle is a rubber or thermoplastic bottle with a hollow inner void into which hot water can be poured and stored. A screw cap lid or stopper is used to completely seal off the water from the surrounding air. For assistance getting to sleep, place a hot water bottle under your blanket at least 5 to 10 minutes before you intend to enter. Once you are ready to enter, you must remove the hot water bottle as there is a risk of bursting of scalding.

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Individuals may also find that regularly replacing some of the water with hotter water helps prevent the product from cooling down. When should you throw out a hot water bottle? Hot water bottle manufacturers typically recommend using a temperature no higher than 50-60 degrees Celsius (and even lower for young children) which may take 10-20 minutes. Hot tap water may also contain impurities, otherwise removed during the boiling process. Similarly, do not attempt to heat a hot water bottle using a microwave, grill or oven.

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You're telling me that I've been shoving them in my pj trousers forever and these exist,” said one person. There are two main ways to keep you warm with a hot water bottle. The first is by resting it on or close to your body and the second is to use it to heat up the inside of your bed or sleeping bag before entering. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Remember to always discard of damaged or expired hot water bottles to avoid accidents. If you are uncertain it is always best to use a different hot water bottle. People should ensure that they use hot, but not boiling, water when filling the hot water bottle up. Placing the bottle in a covering or wrapping it in a towel can help maintain its heat and minimize injuries such as burns.