AS the temperature continues to drop, many UK households are cranking up the heat.
However, a handy gadget can help you save on your energy bills this winter.
Don’t worry about having to refill your hot water bottle in the middle of the night.
This Aldi Specialbuy will keep you warm and toasty all night long.
And you won’t have to touch your thermostat to make sure you stay warm and cosy.
Product details
The Single Heated Mattress Pad will be available for just £14.99 from the middle aisle.
“Nothing better than a pre warmed bed on those cold winter nights,” the product description read.
This item helps to heat your underbed and features three temperature steps.
A detachable remote controller with an on/off button and temperature button helps for easy use.
Meanwhile, a blue Indication light indicates each heating level.
This mattress pad is suitable for washing in the machine at 30 degees Celsius, on a gentle wash or delicate setting.
It includes four elastic bands for fixing the underbed on the mattress.
With a power consumption of 60W, it is significantly cheaper to run than your central heating.
Safety advice
While this buy features overheating protection, it is important to operate it safely.
An auto-switch-off will activate after three hours, give or take 15 minutes.
Manufacturers advice buyers “remember to turn it off or you might not want to get out”.
While the single pad is available for £14.99, the double will set you back £22.99 and the king is £24.99.
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly,” he continued. “You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
“Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30,” Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
“Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room,” Joshua said.
“This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren’t secure.
All heated mattress pads will land in store on Sunday, October 23.
More Aldi buys
The retailer is also launching a £3.99 tanning beauty dupe that’s 89% less than Drunk Elephant.
Aldi has also brought back a £1.99 sell-out chocolate bar ahead of Christmas.
And the supermarket recently slashed the price of furniture to just £4.99.
You can make your living room smell like a £105 perfume with a £1.99 Aldi buy that’s “identical”.
Plus, a two-in-one kitchen gadget that can save you up to £150 on energy bills this year.
