Machine Washable: Thanks to the considerate design of this double electric blanket with the detachable controller, it can be machine washed at 40ºC to keep the electrical blanket fresh. To review the electric blankets, we tested each for several weeks to see how quickly they warmed up, how adjustable the temperature was, whether the warmth distribution was even and how cosy the material was. Also, be aware that the running cost claims on the box are often based on the blanket's lowest power setting, which our testing revealed hardly heats the blankets up at all. There are several types on the market – under-blankets, over-blankets, throws and duvets – but we’re going to focus on under-blankets, which fit between your mattress and bed sheet. MACHINE WASHABLE: Detachable controllers enable you to easily machine wash your electric blanket at 40 degrees.

An extra-long 3-meter cord means you can plug in and keep warm wherever you need to, whether that’s lounging on the sofa in front of the TV or sitting up in bed with a book and a cuppa.Once she is heated using the shawl and the shawl itself is warm, she may notice when the battery runs out.

If you want to keep warm in bed without shelling out for an electric blanket, a cheaper option is a hot water bottle.There are single controls with three heat settings, meaning, if you share a bed, you both need to like having it at the same temperature. We felt toasty under this blanket and liked that there were so many heat options so we could be like Goldilocks and find the temperature that was just right. It’s takes a little longer than others I’ve tried and the heat is gentler, I’d guess owing to the thin wiring inside. I hadn’t heard of German manufacturer Beurer until we carried out our test of the best sunrise alarm clocks, and their relatively affordable WL90 clock stood out for its build quality. Most are on a timer, but some sense when they’re getting close to overheating and cut out at that point.

Dr Stanley says switching on an electric blanket around half an hour before bed should make it perfectly cosy to get into, letting you drift to sleep naturally, but you should set it to turn off some time after you nod off. If you have an old electric blanket that's showing signs of wear or has visible wires, it could be time for a change.

Energy efficiency is built in to most electric blankets, with some costing just a few pence to run per night. The blanket is made from a mixture of cotton and polyester which is soft and naturally temperature regulating, so I don’t feel the need to remove it on the odd climate crisis-fuelled hot winter night. There’s something luxurious about this 100 per cent cotton Dreamland electric blanket, a far cry from the cheap polyester feeling of some brands.