With the Met Office issuing a new warning for snow and ice this week, our evenings are about to get that bit chillier.
If you're looking to beat the chill when you're heaing to bed, then electric blankets have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Luckily, Dunelm has slashed the cost of one that shoppers have hailed as a "game change" for this weather.
The home furnishings retailer has launched its January sale and it includes the five-star rated Fogarty Soft Touch Embossed Electric Blanket. Originally priced between £40-£60, this electric blanket now costs between £32-£40, saving shoppers 20 percent off its RRP.
Available as a single, double and king size, this electric blanket comes complete with three heat settings for your desired warmth. Even better, the retailer claims that it costs from as little as 2p per hour to run, depending on your bed size.
The home retailer's electric blanket also comes complete with added padding for extra comfort, which means you "can't feel the wires", according to shoppers. Not to mention that it also comes complete with a one year guarantee, so you're covered if anything goes wrong in that time.
Garnering a near perfect 4.5 rating, Dunelm's Fogarty Soft Touch Embossed Electric Blanket has been praised by shoppers who say that it has kept them "snug all night" and "the warmest they have ever been" during the winter period.
One five-star review read: "Lived in my flat for over 30 years. Always cold and dreaded getting into my bed. Now after buying my Fogarty electric blanket , I go to bed earlier than usual just to sit and watch the TV. Warmest I've ever been in the winter. Brilliant product."
Tech deal of the week
A cordless vacuum cleaner on Amazon that has been praised as "powerful" is currently on offer for an impressive 44 percent less.
If you don't want to spend the big bucks, then the Bosch Unlimited Serie 6 18 V Cordless Vacuum has been hailed as "better than Dyson". In a 'Back to School' deal on Amazon, it has been dropped to £183.20 from £329.99 - a total saving of £146.79 for shoppers.
Hailed for its "lightweight" design that weighs just 1.4kg, this cordless vacuum is easy to handle while cleaning. It uses the latest brushless motor and an AllFloor Power Brush that works to provide "powerful suction" on all floor surfaces.
Meanwhile, its "long-lasting" battery can provide up to 60 minutes of runtime, depending on the power used and if both batteries are fully charged. The battery pack itself is compatible with other 18 V garden and home products, making this vacuum a multi-use product.
Currently averaging a 4.2 rating on Amazon, the Bosch Unlimited Serie 6 18 V Cordless Vacuum has received positive praise from shoppers who have been praising its suction power and lighter design that makes cleaning that bit easier.
One delighted reviewer wrote: ""Smart looking lightweight cleaner with good suction power. Easy to use on stairs or even one walls or ceiling if required! Each battery lasts a good 30mins so no worries about loss of power. Better than the dyson I had before."
A second wrote: "We bought this model to replace an old Dyson and so pleased with the purchase. It is lightweight, has good suction plus a booster setting, easy to empty, 2 batteries and conveniently is wall-mounted. Good value compared to other makes and well designed."
Shop the 44 percent discount on the Bosch Unlimited Serie 6 18 V Cordless Vacuum on Amazon here.
A second read: "Bought as a present and selected because of the soft touch embossed fabric and good reviews. The recipient was very pleased and says it is easy to use, toasty warm and comfortable."
Another rave review read: "This electric blanket is the best thing ever. Put it on an hour before going to bed. Lovely and snug all night. No need to keep it on. Can’t feel the wires at all."
A fourth said: "Very happy with this purchase! Stick it on for 15-20 minutes before getting into bed on the 3rd setting and it's a game changer - lovely and cosy! The first setting is nice if you need it on overnight when it's particularly cold. Love the thicker padding over the entire blanket so that you can't feel the wires and it also helps having the cable attachment point covered too so that it doesn't dig into you like many other electric blankets. Elasticated strapping fixes it easily and snugly to your mattress."
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And another wrote: "Bought this due to the cold weather and waking up cold in bed, so worth the money and I wish I’d of bought it sooner. Very easy to fit onto the mattress & you can’t feel any wires, so it’s comfy to lay on. I switch it onto the highest setting an hour before bed which makes it lovely and warm, I think it’s my favourite purchase this year!"
One shopper did provide a three star review over the use of one controller, as they did not need to heat the full bed. They wrote: "Found the blanket very comfortable and fitted the bed well but unfortunately didn’t realize it only came with one controller as l don’t need extra heat and my husband does it doesn’t really work for me."
Dunelm shoppers can purchase the Fogarty Soft Touch Embossed Blanket in the sale here.
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If you're looking for an alternative winter warmer offer, then Amazon has currently slashed the cost of the Cosi Home King Size Electric Blanket from £45.99 to £30.42. The blanket comes with three heat settings and a controller that sets the temperature for each side of the bed.
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