A Lakeland customer has said she'll "never put the central heating on again" after trying a device that costs 1p a night to run.
MEN reporter Rachel Pugh said the item "got me warm and toasty in seconds, and was far more efficient than a heater or electric blanket". It comes as many people try to find more cost-effective ways of keeping warm and comfortable amid soaring energy prices.
Rachel explained: "Unfortunately, due to the cost of living crisis, last March I was forced to move into a flat with a pre-payment meter. In all honestly, it's an absolute nightmare, and to be frank with you, it's scary.
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"On several occasions I've been forced to choose between buying food or topping up the electric, but given I can't work without being able to charge my laptop, the electricity always wins.
"Even then, I have to be so incredibly careful with what I'm using my electric for. As such, I've never once been able to turn on the central heating. Of course, in the summer months that's fine, but during the winter we just had, I was cold to the point where it made me unwell.
"So when I was offered the chance to review one of Lakeland's heated fleece throws, as you can imagine, I was over the moon. Lakeland currently has 20% off its heated throws, which makes for a considerable saving. According to Lakeland, some heated throws cost as little as 1p a night. So I put that to the test."
Rachel tested the Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw in Grey, which is currently reduced down from £89.99 to £71.99. She said: "I can happily leave my Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw on for a couple of hours without panicking it's going to drain my electric. It takes a matter of seconds to heat up, and will keep you warm and toasty for hours."
The device comes with nine different heat settings, and there's also an option to put a timer on for as short or as long a period as you'd like. Rachel added: "I was particularly thankful for the timer, as it means I can put the blanket on for bed safe in the knowledge that it'll turn itself off while I'm sleeping. It also means you won't overheat in your sleep, and wake up a sweaty ball of fire."
She said it "trumps electric blankets" because "you can wrap it around yourself without feeling a load of wiring, and the fleece lining keeps you extra warm".
Rachel is not the only one who's fallen in love with the Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw, as it's racked up lots of five-star reviews on the Lakeland website.
One happy customer said: "Utter luxury and perfect warmth. So pleased with this heated throw that was a fabulous Christmas present." A second said: "With rising energy costs it keeps you warm when watching TV in a cold room. Good quality, well made, feels luxurious. So pleased I have one."
A third added: "This is a fabulous throw. It’s so warm and cosy, and a good weight, that I hardly need to even switch it on, it’s so warm! Would thoroughly recommend, especially with the 3 year guarantee."
You can buy the Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw for £71.99 instead of £89.99 here. Alternatively, you can shop the other heated throws and blankets included in Lakeland's 20% off sale here.
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