Aldi’s £12.99 buy will keep you warm for hours so you don’t have to put the heating on & it makes a great Christmas gift
THERE’S nothing like a hot water bottle for staving off the cold, come the winter.
But if constant trips to the kettle are ruining your cosy vibe, then you might want to try a rechargeable design like this one from Aldi.
Priced at £12.99, the Rechargeable Hot Water Bottle takes just 15 minutes to heat and promises to deliver two to three hours of “continuous warmth from a single charge”.
And with just 230V of power, it should be pretty cheap to charge up again, perfect for keeping energy bills down this winter.
Unlike traditional hot water bottle designs, Aldi’s version features a front pocket.
And from the looks of things, it’s the ideal size to warm up your hands – talk about snug!
We can just imagine settling down with this on the sofa with a cheesy festive film lined up, for the ultimate cosy night in.
Or why not use the pocket to warm up your feet after a long day out in the cold?
At £12,99, it comes in at a very decent price compared to other rechargeable hot water bottle designs out there.
Tesco is selling one for £19.99, while Dunelm has something similar for £14, which one five-star review notes: “It’s brilliant for my disabled husband [who] has MS.
“Left hand is always cold. Not now.”
The minimalist design and grey colourway keep things simple and understated, making it a versatile choice for any home.
Because of that, it’s pretty much a foolproof Christmas present idea for those hard-to-buy-for family members.
After all, who wouldn’t want the gift of cosiness?
Aldi says the water reaches a maximum temperature of 70°C, so it’ll provide plenty of heat.
It has a water capacity of 1.2L, so it’s a bit smaller than the standard 2L size of most hot water bottles – ideal if you’re after something a bit more compact in size.
You could even pop it in your bag and use it on the go – think those moments when the bus is taking ages and you wish you had something to keep you warm.
It hits Aldi stores from the 8th December, so make sure you head into your local if you want to secure one.
With heating bills as high as ever, any product that can keep you warm without having to first turn the heating on is a big win – so it’ll no doubt be popular with savvy shoppers.
Elsewhere in Aldi’s Specialbuy drop on 8th December, there are a few more cosy items you might want to keep an eye on.
This Kids By Kirkton House Snuggle Pod will be a hit with kids’ sleepovers.
There are also Ladies’ Lined Boots, Adults’ Lambskin Insoles and Children’s Slipper Boots for toasty toes this Christmas.
And in another heatable stroke of genius, there’s a trio of heated products including a lumbar belt, foot warmer and neck/back heater.
5 Money-saving tips for autumn/winter
1. Draught-proof your home
It takes time and money to heat up your home, so it’s important that you do as much as you can to keep in the warmth. Close your doors and windows, and fill any gaps with a draught excluder.
2. Dial down your thermostat
According to Energy UK, turning down your thermostat by just one degree Celsius could cut your heating bill by up to 10%, and save you around £85 per year. Plus, if you don’t have a thermostat, installing one could save up to £70 per year!
3. Move furniture around
Make sure not big, bulky furniture like sofas are blocking radiators.
4. Wash clothes on a lower temp and add an extra spin
Unless it’s bedding, towels or really dirty items, dial down the temperature to 20 or 30 degrees, and do a double spin to remove excess water.
5. Heat the person not the home
There’s not point heating up a room that no one is sitting in, so be mindful about which radiators are on.