These days, everyone must have been blown up by the news about the [cold snap] in the circle of friends. However, today we are talking about…
Today and tomorrow will be the peak of cold.
Not only is snow falling in the north, but it is also snowing in many areas in the south. The most exaggerated thing is that it is said that the temperature in Guangzhou in the south will drop to close to zero in the past two days.
However, the heating in the north room is as warm as spring. This is not true. I heard that a group of senior sisters in their 60s in Harbin actually practiced ice yoga in the ice at minus 33 degrees Celsius. ! Look at this cold resistance! Look at the flexibility of the body!
The health headline gentleman’s eyes are round and wide, and his heart is convinced by a capital letter. Paying tribute to these sisters!
People in the south, a temperature inside and outside, shivering with the air conditioner on! How do we (yes, the editor-in-chief of the health headline is also a Lan Fang) live well?
Use the electric blanket! !
Tips on the Use of Electric Blanket
1. Don’t fold the electric blanket or roll it up.
If the electric blanket is rolled up, the heating coil in the electric blanket may be damaged, increasing the risk of fire.
Step 2 Never wash with water
Washing will damage the coil and easily cause electric shock.
3. Purchase regular products
Be sure to buy electric blankets produced by regular manufacturers and passed the tests.
STEP 4 Don’t lay quilts on the surface
Paving thick blankets, quilts and even large plush toys on the surface of electric blankets is easy to cause overheating and become a potential safety hazard. It is good to spread a thin blanket.
Step 5 Turn off the power in time
Although some models of electric blankets have overheating and power failure modes, it is recommended to turn off the power supply in time when not in use for safety reasons.
Step 6 Drink plenty of water
Winter is already dry, and it is more likely to cause skin dryness if you use electric blankets. Drinking more water and applying moisturizing body lotion will help.
Electric blankets are not suitable for people.
- Pregnant Women Prepare Male Diabetes Patients
These three groups of people need special attention. Electric blankets are not to be used arbitrarily.
Folklore [using electric blankets will affect men’s reproductive ability] is not groundless. The American Pregnancy Association points out that long-term use of electric blankets may cause men’s testicles to overheat and reduce sperm count.
Pregnant women should also use the electric blanket carefully. Long-term use or too high a temperature of the electric blanket may cause too high a body temperature and thus affect the fetus.
In addition, diabetics should be especially careful. Long-term hyperglycemia may cause skin numbness, and in severe cases, the sensation of feet and even limbs will be lost, which is also one of the common complications of diabetes.
If the electric blanket is used in this case, it is likely that the electric blanket cannot be turned off in time because the temperature cannot be sensed, thus causing burns.
Potential Safety Hazard of Electric Blanket
The biggest safety problem of electric blankets is that they may cause fires. Every winter, there are always tragedies of fires caused by the use of electric blankets, which can even endanger lives in serious cases.
However, this cannot only blame the electric blanket! Almost all of these fire accidents have one thing in common: the use of old electric blankets.
Electric blankets also have a service life. According to national standards, the safe service life of electric blankets is 6 years. After this time, it is time to buy a new one.
Secrets for Ultimate Use
In a word: Don’t sleep with the electric blanket on!
You can warm the bed with an electric blanket before going to bed and turn off the power after going to bed, which will be much safer.
Listen to the health headline, as long as it is used reasonably, for most people, the electric blanket is a safe and economical [winter artifact].
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