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The chilling winters are unbearable especially in the western countries with heavy snowfall and temperatures reaching below zero degrees centigrade. In such situations, it becomes inevitable to resort to some means to warm up the bed. Modern science, however, has come up with two options in this connection. The first product is the electric mattress pads, and the other one is the electric blankets. Stats reveal that US market sells over 4.5 million such warm-up products per year. The electric blankets and mattresses are comparatively more popular than the electric body pillow.
Durability of Blankets
This overwhelming market response has motivated the manufacturers to come up with more advanced and comfortable products in this category. Such products have gained popularity for a number of factors. The modern electric blankets are cozier and less in weight. They mostly have reasonable prices and have some therapeutic advantages. Some of them come with the pre-heat option to make the bed ready to use prior to using in the night. They consume less energy in comparison to the room heating appliances. They are helpful in relieving muscular ailments, fibromyalgia, arthritis, etc. They are long lasting, and one can comfortably use them for at least 8 to 10 years.
Top Benefits of Electric Blankets
However, people do worry about their adverse effects, and often queries have come up regarding the usefulness and side effects of such products. One of the most popular FAQ is out of the electric mattress, and the electric anxiety weighted blankets, which one is safe and convenient to use. Market responses reveal that the customers tend to buy the electric mattress. Experts also opine that the electric mattresses are more beneficial for health in comparison with the electric blankets. Some such advantages are:
The heat from the electric mattress warms up the body and gradually rises to the blanket, and itself warms it too. On the contrary, the heat from the electric blanket rises and spreads into the cold room atmosphere losing the heat soon. Therefore, heating the mattress saves electricity and money.
It is more convenient to heat the mattress pads as they spread uniformly on the
mattress and transfer the heat onto it. However, in the case of the electric blankets, the heat has no place to escape when the electrical connection is on. If the blankets trap more heat, it may catch fire.
The mattress pads are used only for heating the bed and are not used for spreading on the beds. They offer good durability. Electric blanks are also durable enough.
Modern-day anxiety weighted blankets are not heavy and uncomfortable as the past generation of such products. They have attractive shades and extravagant look. The mechanism is specially designed to avoid overheating. Professionals do advice that the colors of the electric blankets and mattresses should be mild to avoid disturbance during sleep. One should switch off the thermostat at night before sleep. The prices range starts from as low as $40 and go up to $ 350 depending upon the features and quality of the product. Patients with diabetic ailments, paralysis, and insensitivity should avoid such products. It is also not compatible with children and infants.
