I tried £26 energy-saving gadget that costs pennies to run and rivals Lakeland

17 January 2024 , 13:41

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The Online Home Shop blanket has been slashed from £45 to £26

With the temperatures dipping once again this week and some areas of the UK even seeing some snow, many may have been tempted to reach for the thermostat. But bargain hunters have been ditching the heating in favour of a - and is cheaper than some of the big name brands.

I’m forever scrolling through deals, couponing and discount groups on Facebook as I can’t resist a bargain, and one brand I’ve seen cropping up time and again over the winter months is

The budget retailer has earned a reputation for their affordable winter warmers, from their that rival the likes of Oodie and Kudd.ly, to sure to keep you toasty through the night.

And after one shopper hailed their , of course I had to give it a go for myself. The £45 blanket is currently , which is £123.99 cheaper than Lakeland’s similar which was originally £149.99. The luxury throw has been reduced to £74.99, though the is still around a third of the price.

The blanket has nine heat settings and can be put on a timer to switch off after 1-9 hours

The cosy winter warmer to operate depending on which settings you use and your energy rate, but it’s a great cost-effective way to save on your heating bills. Made from a luxurious flannel material with a sherpa reverse, the , and is big enough to fit two people under, ideal for those nippy nights watching TV on the sofa.

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Attached to the blanket is a control which features nine adjustable heat settings, as well as nine adjustable times so you can have it switch off anywhere between 1-9 hours. I find it best to amp up the temperature to the max to warm up, then once it reaches its peak, turn it down to maintain my warmth. The highest setting on this isn’t quite as hot as the but is a very comfortable and cosy temperature that comes to the rescue of cold toes when working from home, or settling down to catch up on The Traitors.

The OHS blanket is plenty big enough for two people

I’m not the only one that’s been hunkering down in the energy saving throw either, with One said: “My mum ordered 2 of these mines on my bed and she uses hers downstairs on the sofa perfect for us as it’s cold downstairs on a nighttime with having patio doors, saves on heating too.”

Another added: “This is a life changer, so lovely and fluffy and soft and it heats up quickly, so nice for cosy nights on the sofa. Amazing, I am loving it.”

One loved it so much writing: “Great blankets I have actually ordered 5 everyone wants one. They are great, cosy and lightweight and worth every penny should save some money on the heating.”

“Was sceptical at first,” said a fourth. “The control unit looked a bit basic and flimsy but I’m over a week in and use it every evening. It heats up so fast and the cat instantly jumps on my knee when I put it on. It’s a necessity these days- if you have an elderly relative then I highly recommend you buy them one! Great purchase”

While the OHS blanket didn’t get quite as warm as Lakeland’s throw, for the price it’s remarkable. The winter warmer is sure to pay for itself in no time and is ideal for following Martin Lewis ’ MSE team advice of heating the human, not the home. For more of our team’s top tips for staying warm during the cold snap, . Alternatively, you can shop the OHS here.

Bethan Shufflebotham