In recent days, provinces in the Northern and Central regions of our country have been affected by a strong cold air mass. The average temperature dropped below 20 degrees Celsius. Some areas experienced freezing temperatures, with some places recording temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.
During these cold days, many families have had to use additional heating methods in their homes, especially those with young children and elderly people. These methods include using space heaters, fan heaters, the heating mode of air conditioners, bathroom heaters, and electric blankets for the sleeping area.
However, for the sleeping area, Aboluowang has recently suggested another method of keeping warm without the need for electrical appliances.
Keeping the sleeping area warm in winter also helps protect human health and improves sleep quality (Illustration)
Keeping the Sleeping Area Warm with a Hair Dryer
This method of keeping the sleeping area warm is simple to implement with commonly available household items – a hair dryer. And the process is very quick, taking only about 2 – 3 minutes.
The article on Aboluowang explains that during the winter, after a few hours of no use, the bed or blanket quickly becomes cold. Therefore, warming it up is essential to prevent the “thermal shock” sensation.
The specific steps to warm the blanket and bed with a hair dryer are as follows:
– Firstly, turn on the hair dryer, select the hot or warm air mode, and start lifting the blanket to let the warm air from the dryer blow underneath.
– Do not direct the hair dryer at one position on the blanket continuously. Instead, change positions flexibly, from top to middle and bottom.
– Move the hair dryer around all corners and edges to evenly warm up the blanket.
You can place heat packs or warm water bottles under the blanket to warm up the sleeping area (Illustration)
After just a few minutes, around 2-3 minutes, or longer for larger blankets, the sleeping area becomes significantly warmer. The ideal time to perform this warming method is before going to bed.
In addition to warming the blankets and sleeping area, this method can also be applied to clothes to increase the warmth of clothing items.
Other Methods to Keep the Sleeping Area Warm
In addition to using a hair dryer, families can consider a few more methods to make the sleeping area warmer in winter, thereby better protecting human health.
1. Change the Bedding Materials
In winter or during extremely cold days, bed sheets or beddings made of cotton may not be sufficient to keep users warm. Experts recommend considering thicker materials such as flannel, cotton wool, or synthetic fur. Thick and high-density fibers help these blankets and beddings effectively retain warmth.
When purchasing blankets or bed sheets, users can also check if they have a “Tog” value. “Tog” is a unit of measurement for the insulation ability of blankets and bed sheets. Choosing items with a higher “Tog” value means they will provide better heat retention.
Thick fur blankets and bed sheets help make the sleeping area warmer (Illustration)
2. Place Warm Objects Under the Blankets
The next method is similar to using a hair dryer to blow warm air into the blankets. It involves placing warm objects under the blankets, allowing the warmth from these objects to spread throughout the sleeping area.
The two objects that families often use for this purpose are heat packs or securely capped hot water bottles. However, to ensure the effectiveness of these objects in providing warmth, they should be placed under the blanket for a long period of time, and the quantity should be 3-4 heat packs/warm water bottles for large blankets.
You can place heat packs or warm water bottles under the blanket to warm up the sleeping area (Illustration)
3. Use Electric Blankets or Mattress Pads
The most modern method to quickly and effectively warm up the sleeping area is to use electric blankets or mattress pads. However, when purchasing these products, users need to choose high-quality items with clear origins from reputable brands to avoid any risks or accidents, especially electrical safety issues.
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