What is Electric Blankets?
An electric blanket is a type of contact electric heated product. Modern electric blankets mainly consist of heating elements, base core, fabric, power cords, junction box, and control switch. During use, you simply need to turn on the power supply, and the electric wire inside the heating element will heat up, achieving the effect of heating. Currently, most electric blankets on the market generate heat through current flowing via the heating element. You can adjust the temperature of the electric blankets by using the control switches, which usually offer three temperature modes: low, medium, and high. The advantage of electric blankets is that they can help people who feel cold fall asleep more quickly and comfortably in the winter. They also provide good protection for people with rheumatic diseases. Therefore, for the elderly with weak bodies and women who fear cold, electric blankets are effective tools for care.
Advantages of Electric Blankets
Economical: Compared to other heating devices, electric blankets have a significant price advantage. In addition, electric blankets consume very little electricity, making the cost very affordable.
Provide Comfortable Sleeping Environment: In the cold winter, turning on the electric blanket one to two hours before sleeping helps keep the bedding warm and provide a comfortable sleeping environment. In this way, the body will not feel cold during sleep, thus improving sleep quality. A good sleep can make a person feel refreshed the next day, indirectly boosting work efficiency.
Drying Bedding: Winter often brings continuous rain, which increases indoor air humidity and causes bedding to become moist. The electric blanket can dry the bedding by generating high temperatures, serving to prevent moisture. This not only prevents the growth of mites and bacteria but also keeps the bedding dry.
How to Use Electric Blankets Correctly?
If you do need to use electric blanket, it is crucial to use it correctly to ensure not only comfort but also safety.
First of all, do not use it folded: Do not fold the electric blanket when in use, as this can affect the tensile strength and bending performance of the electric wire, reducing the lifespan of the electric blanket and increasing safety risks.
Second, set the temperature and time reasonably: The preheating time of the electric blanket should not exceed two hours. It is recommended to use the medium or low setting during regular use and make sure to turn it off when leaving. Keeping the electric blanket on the preheat setting for a long time can damage its safety device.
Third, do not use it together with other heating devices: The electric blanket should not be used with other heating equipments like hot water bottles to prevent the additional heat from accelerating the insulation layer's aging, thus shortening the electric blanket's service life.
