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Sophie Buchan

Argos shoppers hail £9 blanket helping keep heating off amid soaring bills

People are being told to 'heat the person and not the home' in a bid to save some cash.

And with the cost of living crisis continuing, more and more people are trying hunt down the best ways to do just that without breaking the bank.

There are many options to choose from when it comes to keeping 'the person' warm, but sometimes some suggestions are a little too expensive - especially if you're buying for multiple people. However, Argos shoppers have been raving about one blanket that the retailer sells, And it costs just £9.

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The Habitat Chenille Throw comes in a few colours with it measuring 125x150cm.

The colours you can select from include:

  • Blush pink
  • Charcoal

  • Cream

  • Teal

There are a total of 48 reviews, 36 of which give it a five star rating. It has 4.6 stars as a result and breaking down each category, people who have tried and tested the blanket give it a 4.8 out of five for comfort, 4.8 out of five for design and a 4.7 out of five for quality.

Not bad for a product than costs less than a tenner, especially with it keeping people warm and thus not needing to put on the heating up high, or on at all.

Argos shoppers love the blanket. (Argos.)

Taking to the review section, one shopper from Edinburgh wrote: "It's nice and soft with a bit of weight."

Another wrote: "I bought two of these throws as they price was reduced. I really wanted something this colour. on trend, as they say. They are lovely and soft, perfect to snuggle in for the winter months ahead."

"I am pleased I did buy this throw . In my opinion A luxury Habitat product. I would certainly recommend it" reviewed a third.

Meanwhile a fourth thought: "Fabulously soft, a good size and the colour is perfect."

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