How to keep yourself warm in a cold room
In this article, we look into how to keep yourself warm in a cold room without relying on the heating.
From specialised heating blankets to traditional draught excluders, Dreamland understands how important it is to have reliable ways of warming up a space without increasing your heating bills.
From vintage household tips to the latest technologies in the heating space, we cover everything in this guide to keeping warm in a cold room.
Keeping warm in a cold room
Many households up and down the country are looking at ways they can cut their energy usage, and finding alternative ways to keep themselves warm might just do the trick.
Coldness, especially in winter, can have detrimental effects to both your physical and mental wellbeing. Being cold for long periods of time can increase the likelihood of getting sick and for many people, can leave them feeling tired, sluggish and unable to keep on top of their mental health.
Ways of keeping warm in a cold room
Staying warm doesn’t always mean you have to put the heating on. That’s why Dreamland is sharing some of its best tips and tricks for staying warm, regardless of how cold the room is.
Heated Throws
Heated throws, also known as electric blankets, can be a great way to keep yourself warm without having to heat an entire room. Designed for luxurious softness and feather-light comfort, Dreamland’s range of over blankets is the ideal accompaniment on any cold day.
Taking only 5 minutes to heat up, our heated throws come with 6 temperature settings, as well as auto shut-off timers, giving you the flexibility you desire.
One great benefit of using a heat throw is eliminating the additional energy it would cost to heat the entire room, ensuring you stay warm at an affordable price.
Heat Pads
A heat pad, also known as an electric heat pad, is a type of small blanket that can be wrapped around a specific part of your body. These heat pads can be turned on at the touch of a button and are designed to deliver soothing warmth throughout the day.
Our collection of Dreamland heat pads delivers targeted heat that can deliver therapeutic benefits, easing muscle tension whilst keeping you warm throughout the day.
Fan Heaters
Fan heaters are portable devices that use a heating element to blow out warm air throughout a room. Powered by electricity, these handy appliances can be moved throughout the house easily and can be the right addition to any home that suffers from the cold.
Fan heaters are known for being quick, efficient and compact size, making them easy to store in the summer months when they might not be required.
At Dreamland, we offer a great range of fan heaters that don’t just stop at heating a room. All of our fan heaters are Quiet Mark Certified, meaning that all have been designed with sound levels in mind, leading towards a quieter environment when in use.
With 4 functions to choose from, our fan heaters can also release cool air into a room, meaning that even in the colder months you can still find a use for our trusty portable heaters.
Additional Layers
Wearing additional layers is just one of the cheaper ways of heating yourself up when you’re feeling cold. Adding clothing such as vests, long-sleeved shirts, or woolly jumpers can be a great way to stay warm in the coldest months of the year.
Investing in a good pair of slippers, gloves or thick socks can also be a great way for your body to retain heat. As our hands and feet are full of blood vessels, we consistently lose precious heat from them, so wrapping them up can help keep you warmer for longer
Use Draught Excluders
If you currently suffer from either a draughty house or room, it might be worth investing in draught excluders. These handy pieces of equipment can be used on windows, doors, keyholes, and even cracks in the walls.
According to the UK Government, if you install draught excluders to your doors and windows, you will see savings of around £25 to £35 per year. If you own an older home, you might even see more.
Review your heating usage
If heating bills are getting too high, or you are just wanting to get your heating under wraps, it might be a good idea to review your heating usage overall. Spending large amounts of time in a single room? It could be worth consistently keeping that room to a temperature you are comfortable with.
Be sure to turn off any radiators in places that do not serve you in any way. Radiators in storage rooms or unused hallways might be worth turning off. Dreamland products only cost 1p for use!
Warm food and beverages
Food designed for colder months can also heat you up on a daily basis. Dishes such as Sunday roasts, rich soups and healthy stews can heat you up on any cold or breezy day.
Adding nutrient-rich vegetables and grains can also make you feel better and fuller for longer. This can help boost your immune system and keep you healthy through the colder months.