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Looking for ways to keep the heating off a little longer this December? Aldi have just the gadget that’s been keeping shoppers warm ‘for hours’ over winter.
The Carmen Rechargeable Water Bottle has an impressive usage of five hours on just one charge, and is available from the budget supermarket for a bargain price of £14.99.
Perfect for Christmas, this is just the thing we’ve been looking for when working from home, and keeping heating bill costs down.
Described as ‘safe and simple to use’ the Carmen Rechargeable Water Bottle is pre-filled with water, and permanently-sealed – so you never have to refill with boiling hot water or worry about leaking.
The must-have winter essential charges ‘faster than a phone in under 15 minutes’ and great for overnight use as it keeps the water (and you) warm for hours.
For those of us who suffer with chronic period pains, aches, and poor blood circulation – this could be the soothing gadget you’ve been looking for.
Is this the gift of 2023 that your grandparents will be grateful for? We think so… And just might have to bag one for ourselves too.
It promises ‘automatic temperature control provides the optimal amount of heat up to 60-70C, while overheat protection ensures safe use’ – so you can sleep well knowing that the days of a scolding yourself on your hot water bottle are gone.
Aldi goes on to say: ‘Designed using soft, comfy material and with a built-in pouch to keep your hands warm, this electric hot water bottle is made for a warmer, more comfortable night’s sleep.’
Loyal Aldi fans have shared their delight over on the Facebook Group ‘Aldi UK Shoppers’ and said: ‘My mum’s had one for a while and loved it and at 96 it’s also safe for her no boiling water.’
‘I have a rechargeable hot water bottle and it’s fab, stays hot for hours’ added someone else, exclaiming their joy over the bargain item.
Another customer who was pleased with their purchase said: ‘Got 1 for muscle pain for my husband best thing ever and it has like a muff u can put your hands in or on arm rest of car it’s worth every penny.’
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A third mentioned how she purchased one for her daughter and said how ‘brilliant’ it is, with a fourth saying ‘I have two, one at home and one for work. Love them. Stays cosy for a good 4 to 5 hours.’
Should you not live close enough to an Aldi store, fear not as we’ve found some alternatives that will do the job just as well.
Take the Electric Hot Water Bottle Rechargeable with Fleece Cover from Amazon. Priced at £17.99, it takes around eight to 10 minutes to heat up, and can keep you warm between eight to 12 hours (which is slightly longer than Aldi’s).
B&Q also have a fantastic option for £19.99 in a range of colours (grey, pink and blue). Featuring a soft touch cover, in as little as 30 minutes, this toasty little device will be ready to go.
Well we’re off to our local Aldi to pick one up for ourselves and the rest of the family…
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