In modern apartments, no one can be insured against turning off the heating. Moreover, in the offseason, almost everyone suffers from the cold. And also there are those who are cold all the time, for example, in retirement age, when there are problems with blood circulation in the body. For such situations, a special heated blanket was invented.
Description
For the inhabitants of our country, this is a very interesting, and most importantly, relevant invention. The blanket with heating (thermal blanket) is a bedding with a special filler, in which there is a very flexible and thin electric thread that generates heat. This is a convenient, lightweight and effective device that can be used for sheltering, heating the bed, wrapping for cosmetic or medical purposes.
Principle of operation
Electric blanket with heating - this is not just a huge soft pad. This miracle product is able to perform several useful functions at the same time:
- Warms up during sleep, all night or a couple of hours.
- Heats the bed before going to bed.
- It is used as a plaid to wrap on the couch in the evenings.
- Used for cosmetic and medical wraps.
- Infrared radiation stimulates blood circulation, facilitates the condition with tonsillitis and bronchitis, relieves pain in the joints.
For physiotherapy and body wraps in clinics and salons, a professional thermal blanket is used, in which an elevated temperature range (reaching 55 ° C, while in ordinary it is up to 42 ° C).
For the most ordinary heated blanket, the price is low - it costs from 2200 rubles. At the same time, a professional product costs 8-10 times more, but with it you can carry out a variety of cosmetic procedures.
Design
It consists of a heated blanket from an external beautiful and soft layer, as well as an internal one (synthetic winterizer or batting), in which a heating thread is wrapped, resembling a mesh in shape. A fuse and a temperature sensor with different modes are attached to the product, protecting from fire, overheating and burns: after three hours, the “night warmer” turns off automatically. In addition, manufacturers mainly offer about 9 heating modes so that you can choose the best one for yourself.
Another issue is the care of the product. So that the heating plate does not lose its properties ahead of time, it is not recommended to wash the blanket more than five times during the operation period (if you put on a special duvet cover, frequent washing will not be necessary). If necessary, the cord and controller can be easily disconnected and the product washed.
Popular manufacturers
In our country, German electric blankets Beurer have gained the most popularity. In addition, the products of the Imetec factory (Italy) are quite well known. But Russian manufacturers also create competitive products. For example, electric mats and electric blankets of the “Factory of Heat” are very popular, which are not inferior in reliability, while in terms of heating temperature they surpass even western analogues, they cost much less.
The most noticeable models of 2 domestic manufacturers in the professional line are Thermoelite and Therlion. Both companies produce reliable and high-quality thermal blankets, which are supplied with many massage rooms, clinics and SPA salons.
Benefits
Speaking about the advantages of a heated blanket, one can note the possibility of disconnecting the controller with the cord from it, so you can safely wash it in the washing machine, as mentioned above. In addition, it heats up in 20 minutes, consumes less energy than a light bulb. Its design is safe to use and flexible. It maintains dry heat throughout the night, and the duvet cover makes sleeping comfortable and enjoyable.
How to choose a heated blanket
If you decide that such a blanket is a necessary and important purchase, then look first of all at its manufacturer. No matter how safe it may look, it is still a risk, therefore, choose the models of trusted companies. Also decide on the size: many stores offer options for beds of different sizes.
Also choose the material from which the blanket is made, depending on your financial capabilities and personal tastes. The top layer is made either from artificial fabrics (fleece, microfiber, nylon, polycotton), or from natural (wool, cotton and plush).
Specifications
Also evaluate its technical characteristics: automatic shutdown must be provided, safe power - up to 150 watts. In addition, specify the warm-up time (mainly from 10 to 30 minutes) and the number of modes. It is likely that you will not need 9 temperature settings, but it is desirable that they be at least 4. It is perfectly normal if the heated blanket, reviews of which can be read in the article below, does not warm more than 36 ° C - this temperature is enough, to warm up quickly.
Also take into account the length of the cord, starting from how far the outlet is from the bed (mainly for these products, the cord reaches 4.5 m.).
The next interesting product is a 12-volt heated blanket, powered by a car cigarette lighter. This is an excellent choice for truckers, as well as motorists who often travel long distances. But the thermal blanket has its own danger - if you sleep under it daily for several months, the immune system will be able to get used to overheating, while the protective functions of the whole body will weaken, which can lead to frequent colds.
In general, if you freeze all the time, you just love the heat or your heating is turned off regularly, such a blanket will be a great assistant for you. Lightweight, of various sizes and comfortable, it will warm well and will also become your personal doctor. When using it, the main thing is not to forget about the measure, without turning this product into a daily blanket, in this case this miracle product will bring you only the maximum of warmth and benefit.
Contraindications
It is worth noting that in addition to the healing properties, such a blanket has a number of contraindications:
- prolonged use of such bedding helps to reduce the protective functions of our body, which leads to frequent colds;
- the presence of tumors or suspicion of them. An increase in temperature can provoke their growth;
- acute inflammatory processes;
- active tuberculosis, as well as all infectious diseases that are accompanied by fever;
- diabetes;
- tendency to bleeding;
- the presence of foreign bodies in the body, such as pins, prostheses, implants;
- recent operations.
Heated blanket: reviews
Since temporary shutdown of heating is almost normal in our multi-storey buildings, some people are already actively using electric blankets. From their reviews, you can find out that this is a real salvation for them in the offseason, on long trips, as well as an excellent assistant in carrying out a variety of cosmetic procedures, such as body wraps. Among the negative reviews, there are more often those that talk about a fairly large list of their contraindications, as well as about the body getting used to regular overheating.