Shops rush to buy energy-saving gadget is ‘cosy, saves money and stops bedtime rows’

It’s really chilly outside these days and with energy bills going up again, all of us are doing our best to cut back on using heaters. But as it gets colder, you’d really rather not sleep uncomfortably cold, especially if you share the bed with someone who prefers it cooler than you. writer, Narin Flanders had the same problem, finding it tough to sleep in the cold while her other half slept soundly.

Speaking to the Narin revealed a brilliant buy that changed everything – no more arguing about turning the heating on or off and it even saved cash! This handy tool is available to buy so you can stay nice and warm at night without worrying about overspending. Narin said: “I am firmly of the belief that when temperatures are regularly going down to below freezing each night we need to leave the radiator on at least the lowest setting to take the chill off the bedroom. However, my husband basically thinks this is like burning twenty pound notes.

“Over the years I’ve tried everything from wearing socks and an Oodie in bed (easy to get tangled up in) to full-length hot water bottles (great, but get in the way and don’t last all night). The bottom line has always been that in one key way we are incompatible – I get very cold and my husband doesn’t like to overheat. “The game changer for me was buying a and that is what has completely changed our sleep routine.

As the heating elements under the blanket work independently to each other, my husband is able to resolutely leave his side of the bed cold, while I can sneak off and turn on my side half an hour before bed to make sure I climb into a cosy, snuggly cocoon when the time is right – even if our timed heating has already gone off for the night. We both sleep soundly and it doesn’t matter if one of you runs hot and the other runs cold. ” In recent years, the cost of living crisis has seen shoppers turn increasingly to gadgets to help reduce heating and energy use.

Retailers like Dunelm, Lakeland and Amazon have seen increased popularity in items ranging from heated airers and heated throws to more traditional electric blankets. Heated underblanket style mattress protectors are a new type of gadget that can keep you warm in bed without the hassle of blankets with cables and you can buy them from These underblankets look like a mix between a fancy quilted mattress topper and a traditional electric blanket. They have an elasticated hem to keep them secure on the mattress, so there’s no risk of them coming off, even if you’re a restless sleeper.

Depending on the brand, they come with different heat levels – the highest levels can be used to warm up your bed before you get in, while lower levels can be used all night long. The blankets also have safety features like auto-switching off so they don’t overheat, plus, they’re machine washable, although taking out and putting back the connectors can be a bit tricky. If you share a bed with someone who likes a different temperature, it might be worth paying a bit more for a two-control version.

Dunelm’s best value option is the which ranges from £29 to £49 depending on your bed size. The machine-washable blanket has three temperature settings, overheat protection and a fast heat-up mode. It costs around 13p a night to run and comes with a three-year guarantee from the manufacturer.

The blanket has an average rating of 4. 9 stars out of 5 in its reviews and shoppers love it for its generous skirt that fits neatly on the mattress. One happy customer said: “It has transformed my comfort and sleep for the better.

” Another added: “The three heat settings are perfect for preheating and the lowest setting can be used when you’re actually in the bed – lovely if you’re getting back into bed with a cuppa on a cold morning. ” Dunelm also sells a premium , which costs between £44 and £59 and has 4. 7 out of 5 stars.

This blanket has more features than the entry-level Carmen version, including nine different heat settings, a timer, a feet-only warming function and overheat protection. .