Electric blanket is one of the most favorite cold protection artifact of northerners. How can we use it safely? Although electric blanket has brought us great convenience, we need to pay attention to safety when using it.
Before using the electric blanket for the first time, check the electric blanket carefully. If the surface, power line, thermostat and plug are damaged or loose, the blanket surface is burnt black, and the electric blanket is not hot or only partially heated after power on, it means that the electric blanket may have faults, and it should be stopped immediately.
It must be smooth in use.
The electric blanket shall be laid on the bed and shall not be folded to avoid local overheating. In particular, the linear electric blanket is best laid on the hard bed, not on the soft bed such as Simmons bed, or the electric hot wire is easy to deform or break, causing electric shock and fire. When it is stored, it can not be curled or pressed under other heavy objects, and it can be gently stacked in a dry and ventilated place.
Put a thin mattress on it.
The electric blanket is better not to contact with the skin directly. A layer of towel quilt, bed sheet or thin mattress is laid on the electric blanket, which is not only more comfortable, but also can avoid scalding. But it can't be used under the thick mattress to prevent burning components and causing fire. Do not use with the hot water bag to avoid the heat of the hot water bag accelerating the aging of the insulation layer and shortening the service life of the electric blanket.
The electric blanket is not wet.
If the electric blanket is dirty, it can be cleaned with a dry rag or soft brush. Never rub it by hand or wash it in the washing machine. When using the electric blanket for children, the elderly and patients, it is necessary to prevent wetting the bed or wetting the electric blanket with sweat, resulting in short circuit of the electric hotline. In case of accidental water or damp, the electric blanket shall be dried in time and used after safety inspection.
It's best to buy temperature controlled products.
The price of electric blanket varies from tens to hundreds of yuan. Chen Gang suggested that we must go to the regular channels to purchase, and do not go to the roadside stall to buy products with low price and no guarantee of quality; secondly, before purchasing, we should see whether the manufacturer's name, address, telephone number, production license sign, product manual, service life and other information are complete. In addition, Chen Gang introduced that many electric blankets can automatically control the temperature. When heated to a certain temperature, they can cut off the power and keep warm. Some products can also control the temperature locally, such as setting the foot temperature slightly higher. Such products are relatively safer and more comfortable. If it is not temperature controlled, it should be preheated 30 minutes before going to bed, and the power supply should be disconnected when sleeping, and the continuous heating should not exceed 2 hours at most.